Steam Activated Carbons

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Product is a Substance Not Classified

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Not Classified

Hazard pictograms

None CLP Labeling:

Signal word

None

Hazard statements

None

Precautionary statements

Activated carbon is not considered to be hazardous as defined by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Exposure Limits: OSHA: PEL=15 mg/m’as total dust; 5 mg/m’ as respirable fraction ACGIH: TLV = 10 mg/m’ as total dust; 3 mg/m? as respirable fraction The “nuisance dust” exposure values that are listed apply to any inert substance capable of producing airborne particulates. Excessive concentrations of activated carbon may reduce visibility, cause unpleasant deposits in the eye, ears, and nasal passages, or irritate the skin or mucous membranes by mechanical means. However, normal workplace exposure has not been determined to cause a significant health effect. Prolonged or repeated exposure to dust may cause eyes and respiratory tract irritation. Wet activated carbon depletes oxygen from air and, therefore, dangerously low levels of oxygen may be encountered. Whenever workers enter a vessel containing activated carbon, the vessel’s oxygen content should be determined and work procedures for potentially low oxygen areas should be followed. Contact with strong oxidizers such as ozone, liquid oxygen, permanganate, etc., may result in fire. This product is nontoxic. Powdered material may form an explosive dust/air mixture.

2.3 Other hazards

N/A Section