Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Silicon carbide
- Product Code
- 776742
- Chemical Name
- silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) 014-048-00-5
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 409-21-2 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 206-991-8 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Merck Life Science BV/SRL
manufacturer
Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE
+32 (0)3 899-1301
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
+(32) 28 083237
Anti-poison centre
070 245245
Hazard Identification
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Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS08
Hazard Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) 014-048-00-5 EC: 206-991-8 | 409-21-2 | 100% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Firefighting Measures
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Accidental Release Measures
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Related Products
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Handling and Storage
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Exposure Controls / PPE
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Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
protective clothing
No special precautionary measures necessary.
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Stability and Reactivity
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Ecological Information
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Disposal Considerations
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Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Silicon carbide?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Silicon carbide?
Silicon carbide is a fibers, rods with no data available color. It has no data available odor.
What is Silicon carbide used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
What are the hazard statements for Silicon carbide?
This substance has 1 hazard statement:
- H350: May cause cancer by inhalation.
What is the melting point of Silicon carbide?
The melting point is 2.600 ℃ and the boiling point is No data available.