MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:

 
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

SILICON CARBIDE

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Refractory Carbide

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Free Carbon .26     1333-86-4   3.5 mg/m3  
Silicon Carbide 98.16     409-21-2   10mg/m3  
Free Si .32     7440-20-3   10mg/m3  
Free SiO2       7631-86-9   10mg/m3  
               

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: N/A MELTING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK): 3.17
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: VAPOR DENSITY:
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: Solubility is negligible APPEARANCE & ODOR:

Black, no odor

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: N/A

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Exposure to excessive airborne concentration may result in acute respiratory disorders. Continued excessive exposure may result in pulmonary fibrosis. Use well ventilated area. If dust levels exceed guidelines, use NIOSH approved dust mask.
INGESTION: All accidental ingestion of dust or slurry may cause irritation of the digestive tract. Seek medical assistance.
SKIN: Irritation of the skin may also occur due to mechanical and chemical action. Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical assistance
EYE: Dust will cause eye irritation, scratch eyes and cause redness Flush out eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub, rubbing particles may scratch eyes. Seek medical assistance.
GENERAL FIRST AID:

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
  1. Normal precautions for inert or nuisance dust of particulate.
  2. Waste disposal methods: Do in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
    3.
  3. Use a disposable damp cloth or rag to wipe up dust and particles.
  4. Parental guidance and supervision required in the use and handling of this material.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
  1. Respiratory Protection: Utilize NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
  2. Ventilation: Utilize local exhaust to keep airborne concentration below TLV.
  3. Protective Gloves: May be used to prevent dermatitis.
  4. Eye protection: Use industrial safety glasses with side shields.
    5.
  5. Use a disposal damp rag to wipe up slurry and dust from work area.
  6. Parental guidance and supervision required in the use and handling of this material.
  7. Store and keep material out of the reach of children.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Parental guidance and supervision require in the use and handling of this material.
  2. Store and keep material out of the reach of children.

 

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