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Safety Data Sheet EN

GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)
Chemical Name
Activated Carbon

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Manufacturers & Suppliers

General Carbon Corporation logo

General Carbon Corporation

manufacturer

33 Paterson Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

(973)523-2223

http://www.generalcarbon.com

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. Cat. 2B H320
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
P271 Use in well-ventilated area
P280 Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye & face protect
P304 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
P305 If in eyes, Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
P312 Call Poison Control Center/Doctor if you feel sick
P403 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P405 Store locked up
P501 Dispose of container to appropriate receptacle

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Carbon 7440-44-0 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, administer CPR or artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation

Skin contact

If skin reddening or irritation develops, seek medical attention

Symptoms: May cause skin irritation

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage

Ingestion

If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

Symptoms: May be harmful is swallowed

Immediate Medical Attention

Get immediate medical attention.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

If involved with fire, flood with plenty of water

Specific hazards

Fire hazard: None known. Explosion hazard: None known. Reactivity: Contact with strong oxidizers such as ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, etc. may result in fire.

Firefighter Protection

Firefighters should wear full protective gear

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid contact with the skin and eyes

Cleanup methods

Shovel or sweep up and put in closed container for disposal

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid contact with eyes. Wet activated carbon removes oxygen from air causing severe hazard to workers inside carbon vessels or confined spaces

Storage

Protect containers from physical damage. Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Local exhaust and general ventilation must be adequate to meet exposure standards

Hands

None required under normal product handling conditions

Eyes

safety glasses

Respiratory

If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection

Skin/Body

Wear suitable working clothes

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Particulate
Colour
Black
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
No data available
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
No data available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
28-33 lb/ cubic foot
Bulk Density
28-33 lb/ cubic foot
Density
---
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
No data available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions

Reactivity

Contact with strong oxidizers such as ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, etc. may result in fire

Hazardous reactions

Will not occur

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing and reducing agents such as ozone, liquid oxygen or chlorine.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide may be generated in the event of a fire.

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/ regional/ international regulations

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
Not applicable
Shipping Name
Not applicable
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

No additional information available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)?

GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons) is a solid appearing as particulate with black color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)?

No data available

What are the hazard statements for GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H320: Causes eye irritation
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation

What is the melting point of GC Activated Carbon (Including, but not limited to GC C-40, GC 4 x 8B, GC 4 x 8S, GC 6 x 12, GC 6 x 12S, GC 8 x 30, GC 8 x 30AW, GC 8 x 30S, GC 8 x 30SAW, GC 12 x 40, GC 12 x 40AW, GC 12x40SAW, GC 20 x 50, GC 20 x 50S, GC Powdered, GC WDC activated carbons)?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.