PETRO-TECH SERVICES INC -- CHARCOAL,999 AP  -- 6810-01-381-9299
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHARCOAL,999 AP
MSDS Date:07/08/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-381-9299
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PETRO-TECH SERVICES INC
Address:701 S WICHITA
City:WHICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67213
Country:US
Info Phone Num:316-269-1813
Emergency Phone Num:316-269-1813/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:GARY E. CURMODE
CAGE:PETRT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KASCO INC
Address:4481 BEECH ROAD
Box:City:TEMPLE HILLS
State:MD
ZIP:20748-6703
Country:US
Phone:301-423-5888
CAGE:1U435
Company Name:PETRO-TECH SERVICES INC
Address:701 S WICHITA
Box:City:WHICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67213
Country:US
Phone:316-269-1813
CAGE:PETRT

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ACTIVATED CARBON [GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC]
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE:EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. A SINGLE DOSE OF THIS PRODUCT IS
    RELATIVELY HARMLESS BY INGESTION. C HRONIC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARBON OR CHARCOAL IS NOT LISTED BY NTP
    OR IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. EYES: DISCOMFORT, TEEARING, REDNESS. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING
    OR DISCOMFORT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH
    WITH SOAP  & WATER. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER-FOG OR SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE. AVOID METHODS
    WHICH MAY STIR UP DUST CLOUDS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL BURN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
    HOWEVER IS NOT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND WILL NOT EMIT SMOKE OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT FLUSH
    TO STREAM, DRAIN OR SEWER. ISOLATE SPILL. ABSORB WITH INERT
    MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE. AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT EXPOSE TO SOURCE OF HEAT, SPARK
    OR FLAME.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GENERATE DUST. AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT
    GET IN EYE, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
    AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP
    OUT OF REACH OF  CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
    CARTRIDGE. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GLASSES (DUSTY SITUATION)
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEEVED SHIRT WHEN USING PRODUCT.
    SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Vapor Pres:ZERO
Spec Gravity:0.250 - 0.600
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK GRANULES OR POWDER - ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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