Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-44-0
Name of the chemical
Carbon black
Concentration
>90 <5
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<2
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
<1
General Information
Revision date
2019-05-30
Product name
Undercalcined coke dust
supplier name
Rio Tinto Aluminium
Emergency telephone
+1 215 207 0061 (Rio Tinto Aluminium
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
rio tinto
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
29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (lungs) - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (lungs)
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Violent reaction on contact with halogenated products (chlorinated, fluorinated, etc.). Depending on the type of handling and use (e.g. grinding, drying), airborne respirable crystalline silica (quartz - cristobalite) may be generated. Prolonged and/or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust should be monitored and controlled.
