NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP -- BRUSHES, CARBON  -- 3930-00F025502
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BRUSHES, CARBON
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:3930
NIIN:00F025502
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP
Address:200 N TOWN ST
City:FOSTORIA
State:OH
ZIP:44830
Country:US
Info Phone Num:419-435-8182
Emergency Phone Num:419-435-8182
CAGE:NATEL
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORP
Address:200 N TOWN ST
Box:City:FOSTORIA
State:OH
ZIP:44830
Country:US
Phone:419-435-8182
CAGE:NATEL

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CARBON, GRAPHITE
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE						       
    INTENDED CHANGES (IC)
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: >95%
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF RDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. EYES/SKIN: MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GRAPHITE DUST IS NORMALLY NOT EXPLOSIVE
    BUT IT MAY WEAKLY CONTRIBUTE IF THE EVENT IS INITIATED BY ANOTHER
    EXPLOSIVE DUST OR GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW GOOD HOUSKEEPING PROCEDURES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLEAN, DRY PLACE. GRAPHITE IS
    ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE. DUST ACCUMULATIONS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL
    SHORT CIRCUITS OR OTHER MALFUNCTIONS.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW ELECTRICAL SAFETY & HEALTH PROCEDURES DURING
    INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF BRUSHES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: DUST COLLECTION WHEN MACHINING. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL)
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHYSICAL DATA: GRAPHITE SUBLIMES AT >3000C.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP.
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK BLOCKS OF VARYING SIZES & SHAPES; MOST
    W/HARDWARE ATTACHES; NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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