Calcined Anthracite Coal,

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview: Solid, granular. Gray to black. Odorless. Material will burn if ignited. Dust or fines dispersed in the air can be explosive. Dust: Can cause irritation of the eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract. Combustion can generate toxic and irritating gases. Gases and vapors: Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute overexposures gases and vapors Can cause reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen (carboxyhemaglobin), difficulty breathing, narrowing of the airways, the accumulation of the fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), coma and death.

Potential health effects

The following statements summarize the health effects generally expected in cases of overexposures. User specific situations should be assessed by a qualified individual. Additional health information can be found in Section 11. Eyes: Dust: Can cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Dust: Can cause mechanical irritation. Inhalation: Dust: Can cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Chronic overexposures: Can Cause chronic bronchitis, scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis) and lung cancer. Combustion can generate toxic and irritating gases. Gases: Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute overexposures: Gases and Vapors: Can cause headache, dizziness, fatigue, reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen (carboxyhemaglobin), difficulty breathing, narrowing of the airways, the accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), coma and death. Chronic overexposures Sulfur dioxide Can cause bronchitis and erosion of dental enamel. Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Hazard Can present a cancer hazard (Silica, crystalline quartz). Does not present any reproductive hazards.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to product Dust from processing: Asthma, chronic lung disease, and skin rashes.