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EC/CAS
231-955-3/7782-42-5
Name of the chemical
Graphite
Concentration
>99.9
General Information
Revision date
2019-07-15
Product name
Purified Natural Flake Graphite - various grades in particle size and purity
Product Synonyms
Black lead, crystallized carbon, plumbago, mineral carbon, C.I. 77265
Chemical name
Graphite
CAS No.
7782-42-5
Emergency telephone
(USA) 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Canada Carbon Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HMIS Hazard Rating: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Graphite is not a hazardous or toxic material. However, it may contain trace amounts of silica. HMIS Hazard Rating: Health – 1, Flammability – 0, Physical Hazards – 0 Appearance: Fine steel grey to black odourless flakes with metallic lustre
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation into lungs
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation and reddening. Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation and redness. No evidence of long term health effects. Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Inhalation: May irritate respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath and black sputum. Chronic exposure to graphite is associated with the development of pneumoconiosis, a disease of the lungs. Trace amounts of silica may lead to lung disease, silicosis or cancer.
