Carbon Black

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] Classification of the Substance or Mixture

2.2 Label elements

WARNING: May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Keep away from all ignition sources including heat, sparks, and flame. Prevent dust accumulations to minimize explosion hazard. Control dust exposures to below applicable occupational exposure limits.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is classified as hazardous as a combustible dust by the United States 2012

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye Contact Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin Contact May cause mechanical irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Skin Contact May cause mechanical irritation, soiling, and skin drying. Avoid contact with skin. No cases of sensitization in humans have been reported. Inhalation Dust may be irritating to respiratory tract. Provide appropriate local exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated. See also Ingestion Adverse health effects are not expected. See Section 11. Carcinogenicity Carbon Black is listed as an IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 2B substance (possibly carcinogenic to humans). See also Section 11. Target Organ Effects Lungs, See Section 11

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

by Exposure Asthma, Respiratory disorder

Environmental effects

None known. See Section 12.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to the criteria in OSHA HCS (2012) for classifying hazardous substances, Carbon Black is not classified for any toxicological or eco-toxicological endpoint. As a combustible dust it is designated by OSHA as a hazardous chemical. See 2.2 Labelling and 2.3 “Other Hazards”. According to the criteria in GHS (UN) for classifying hazardous substances, Carbon Black is not classified for any physico-chemical, toxicological or eco-toxicological endpoint. See 2.3, “Other hazards which do not result in classification” According to the criteria in Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) for classifying hazardous substances, Carbon Black is not classified for any physico-chemical, toxicological or eco- toxicological endpoint. According to the criteria in Canadian Hazardous Product Legislation known as Worker Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) carbon black is not classified for any health hazards. Carbon Black is classified as a Combustible Dust.