Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-153-3/7440-44-0
Name of the chemical
Carbon black
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
237-410-6/13775-53-6
Name of the chemical
Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
232-188-7/7789-75-5
Name of the chemical
Calcium fluoride
Concentration
<1
General Information
Version
1.02
Revision date
2026-02-04
Product name
Spent Carbon Anodes (Fines/ BOB) - BSL
Chemical name
Electrodes, Production of aluminium
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Alternative fuel, coal substitute
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Emergency telephone
+61 (0) 2 8014 4558
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
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 substance or mixture SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1 Hazard pictograms
Signal word
DANGER Hazard statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Not applicable. elements
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 substance or mixture SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1 Hazard pictograms : Signal word : DANGER Hazard statements : Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
