General Information
Revision date
2018-09-06
Product name
Petroleum Coke
Chemical name
Coke (petroleum)
CAS No.
64741-79-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our
supplier name
BP West Coast Products LLC
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Company Information
company name
BP West Coast Products LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Not applicable.
Response
Not applicable.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Not applicable.
Supplemental label elements
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames elements and other ignition sources. No smoking. Prevent dust accumulation.
2.3 Other hazards
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Air contaminants may be formed during use of the product. This material may contain significant quantities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, some of which have been shown by experimental studies to induce skin cancer. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. The product can slowly self-heat if stored in a large deep pile. The risk of spontaneous combustion is greater when the product is older, and the pile is higher/deeper. See Section 9.
