WITCO CHEMICAL CO - ORGANIC DIVISION -- CARBON BLACK  -- 6810-01-184-7390
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON BLACK
MSDS Date:12/16/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-184-7390
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WITCO CHEMICAL CO - ORGANIC DIVISION
Address:3230 BROOKFIELD ST
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77045-6610
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:302-328-5661/504-738-1623
CAGE:4X549
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WITCO CORP, ORGANICS DIV
Address:3200 BROOKFIELD ST
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77045
Country:US
Phone:713-433-7281
CAGE:4X549

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

Ingred Name:NO TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA FOUND
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- BREATHING DUST MAY IRRITATE THE
    NOSE AND THROAT AND CAUSE COUGHING AND CHEST DISCOMFORT.  EYES-
    DUSTS MAY IRRITATE THE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    IF NOT BREATHING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.  EYES- IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS OF RUNNING WATR FOR 15 MIN., LIFTING THE UPPER
    AND LO WER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET IMMEDIATEMEDICAL ATTENTION. 
    SKIN- IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH LOTS OF SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.  INGESTION- DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    WATER/MILK.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATERFOG, SAND OR
    EARTH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
    FIGHTING FIRES INVOLVING THIS MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS THAT THE CARBON
    BLACK IS BURNING UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS STIRRED AND SPARKS ARE
    APPARENT. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCED IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING RUBBER
    BOOTS, RUBBER GLOVES, RUBBER APRON, AND A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE OR A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR.
    SWEEP UP ANDDISPOSE OF  IN A DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. THIS PRODUCT IS A GOOD
    CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS, EVEN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, WILL
    RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    CONTROL OF DUST GENERATED WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING
    DUST EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE TLV.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:600F,316C
Spec Gravity:1.7 - 1.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMORPHOUS BLACK SOLID, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES, PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, AND OXIDES OF SULFUR.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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