M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T CHARCOAL, WOOD ================================================================================ SECTION I - Product Identification ================================================================================ PRODUCT NAME: CHARCOAL, WOOD FORMULA: C FORMULA WT: 12.01 CAS NO.: COMMON SYNONYMS: N/A ================================================================================ Precautionary Labeling ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ SECTION II - Hazardous Components ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ SECTION III - Physical Data ================================================================================ BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE @ 20C (MM HG): NA MELTING POINT: 3500C VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.51 EVAPORATION RATE: NA (H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1) SOLUBILITY(H2O): INSOLUBLE PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME: NA APPEARANCE & ODOR: BLACK, ODORLESS, AMORPHOUS POWDER, LUMPS OR STICKS ================================================================================ SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ================================================================================ FLASH POINT: N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS: UPPER - N/A % LOWER - N/A % FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WATER SPRAY OR FOAM WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES WET MATERIAL MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DUST PARTICLES CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR ================================================================================ SECTION V - Health Hazard Data ================================================================================ THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA): NONE ESTABLISHED EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE ================================================================================ SECTION VI - Reactivity Data ================================================================================ STABILITY: STABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID: AVOID CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS INCOMPATIBILES: OXIDIZERS, BF3 DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: COX FROM COMBUSTION ================================================================================ SECTION VII - Spill and Disposal Procedures ================================================================================ STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL ================================================================================ SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment ================================================================================ PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL MECHANICAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION DUST RESPIRATOR MAY BE REQUIRED PROTECT EYES AND SKIN WITH SAFETY GOGGLES AND GLOVES ================================================================================ SECTION IX - Storage and Handling Precautions ================================================================================ AVOID WETTING AND SUBSEQUENT DRYING IN STORAGE DO NOT BREATHE DUST AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES ================================================================================ SECTION X - Transportation Data and Additional Information ================================================================================ NONE REV. 9/85 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TM) and (R) : Registered Trademarks N/A = Not Applicable OR Not Available The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets periodically as new information becomes available. Copyright by Manufacturer LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY .