Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
238-878-4
Name of the chemical
Quarz-A-Staub (s. u. TRGS 906)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-03-01
Product name
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
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Natural Flake Graphite – various grades in particle size and purity
Emergency telephone
(USA) 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
MEGA Graphite, 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.
