Petroleum Coke

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Combustible Dust

Hazard pictograms

None

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Excessive exposure may cause skin, eye or respiratory tract irritation.

Prevention

Avoid accumulations of finely ground dust. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Wear gloves, eye protection and face protection as needed to prevent skin and eye contact with liquid. Wash hands or liquid-contacted skin thoroughly after handling. contacted skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or fire fighting foam to extinguish. If on skin (or hair): Rinse skin with water or shower. Remove and washcontaminated If on skin (or hair): Rinse skin with water or shower. Remove and washcontaminated clothing. If in eye: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.Immediately call or doctor or emergency medical provider. If skin, eye or respiratory system irritation persists, get medical attention.

Storage

Avoid generating heavy concentrations of airborne, finely Avoid generating heavy concentrations of airborne, finely-ground petroleum coke dust. Avoid accumulations of ground petroleum coke dust. Avoid accumulations of finely ground dust on surfaces of equipment or buildings. uipment or buildings.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/containers to approved disposal site in accordance with local, regional, or national regulations.