Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-44-0
Name of the chemical
Carbon black
Concentration
≥90
EC/CAS
13775-53-6
Name of the chemical
Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
Concentration
≤0.3
EC/CAS
7789-75-5
Name of the chemical
Calcium fluoride
Concentration
≤0.1
General Information
Version
1.02
Revision date
2026-04-02
Product name
Spent Carbon Anodes (Cleaned)- BBA
Chemical name
Electrode from aluminium production
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industry: Alternative fuel, coal substitute
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rta.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H316
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H316
Causes mild skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
29.1% (oral), 64% (dermal), 53% (inhalation)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing dust or mist.
Response
IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Sanding and grinding dusts may be harmful if inhaled. Prevent dust accumulation. Emits toxic fumes when heated.
2.3 Other hazards
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 29.1% (oral), 64% (dermal), 53% (inhalation)
