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Activated Carbon DARCO HAZARD List MATERIAL dust
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Activated Carbon DARCO HAZARD List MATERIAL dust
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
   
 
Norit MSDS No. 101 
Revision Date: April 4, 2007 
Revision No. 10 
 
Norit Activated Carbons 
1.  CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Special
Hazards
NFPA HAZARD SYMBOL+
4-Extreme
3-High
2-Moderate
1-Slight
0-Insignificant
*-See Section 16 for
Special Hazards
 1
0
1
*
Norit Americas Inc. 
3200 West University Avenue 
Marshall, TX 75670 
Emergency Telephone Numbers: 
Chem-tel (800) 255-3924 (24 hour) 
Sales Office (800) 641-9245 
Marshall Plant (903) 923-1000 
Names used on product labels: 
CAGR 8X30 
DARCO® 20X50 
DARCO® MRX 
DARCO® TRS 
DARCO® 4X12 
DARCO® 80X325 
DARCO® PREMIUM 
DARCO® ULTRA 100 
DARCO® 8x30 
DARCO® A-51 
DARCO® PREMIUM MC 
DARCO® ULTRA 200 
DARCO® 12X20 
DARCO® FGD 
DARCO® S-51 
GRO-SAFE® 
DARCO® 12X20 DC 
DARCO® FGL 
DARCO® S-51A 
NORIT® SuperPAC 
DARCO® 12X20 LI 
DARCO® FM-1 
DARCO® S-51CR 
PETRODARCO® 4x10 
DARCO® 12X20 LS 
DARCO® GFP 
DARCO® S-51FF 
PETRODARCO® 8X30 
DARCO® 12X20 PT 
DARCO® Hg 
DARCO® S-51FFM 
PETRODARCO® 900 
DARCO® 12X40 
DARCO® INSUL 
DARCO® S-51H 
Super DARCO® 8X20 
DARCO® 20X40 
DARCO® LFP 
DARCO® S-51HF 
Super DARCO® 12X40 
DARCO® 20x40 LI 
DARCO® LFPI 
DARCO® S-51HFM 
Super DARCO® 20X50 
DARCO®, GRO-SAFE®, NORIT® and PETRODARCO®, are registered trademarks of Norit Americas Inc. 
Chemical Name 
• Activated Carbon 
Product Use 
• Liquid and vapor applications (purification, decolorization, separation, and deodorization) 
2.  COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
IDENTITY 
CAS NO. 
 %  
Activated Carbon 
7440-44-0 
100 
3.  HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: 
Odorless black granules or powder.  Activated carbon (especially when wet) can deplete oxygen from air in enclosed 
spaces, and dangerously low levels of oxygen may result.  When workers enter a vessel containing activated carbon, follow 
procedures for potentially low oxygen.  Workers should also take appropriate precautions when dealing with spent (used) 
activated carbons which may exhibit properties of adsorbed materials. 
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: 
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure:  None documented 
Routes of Exposure: 
Eyes: 
• 
Not corrosive, but like most particulate materials, may cause mild physical irritation. 
Skin: 
• 
Not corrosive and not a primary skin irritant.  Mild irritation is possible due to abrasive action of dust. 
Ingestion: 
• 
No known deleterious effects. 
Inhalation: 
• 
Possible mild irritation of respiratory tract due to drying and abrasive actions of dust. 
Chronic Effects: • 
IARC: Not listed 
•  NTP: Not listed 
•  OSHA: Not regulated 
For additional information, see Section 16. 
                                                          
 + Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704, Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials, Copyright 1992, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269.  This reprinted material is not 
the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety. 
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4.  FIRST AID MEASURES 
Skin: 
• Wash material off the skin with soap and water.  Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. 
Eyes: 
• Flush with copious amounts of water.  Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. 
Ingestion: 
• Give one or two glasses of water to drink.  Seek medical attention if gastrointestinal symptoms develop. 
Inhalation: 
• Remove to fresh air.  Seek medical attention if cough or respiratory symptoms develop. 
5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
Flashpoint 
• 
Not Applicable. 
Non-flammable 
• 
16CFR1500.44. 
Not Self Heating 
• 
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Test N.3. 
Flammability Limits in Air 
• 
LFL and UFL Not Applicable. 
GENERAL HAZARD: 
Activated carbon is difficult to ignite and tends to burn slowly (smolder) without producing smoke or flame.  Toxic gases will form 
upon combustion. 
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: 
If possible to do safely, move smoldering activated carbon to a non-hazardous area, preferably out of doors.  Extinguish fire 
using water fog, fine water spray, carbon dioxide or foam.  Avoid stirring up dust clouds. 
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: 
Fire fighting personnel should wear full protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for all inside 
fires and large outdoor fires. 
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: 
Combustion products may include smoke and oxides of carbon (for example, carbon monoxide).  Materials allowed to smolder 
for long periods in enclosed spaces, may produce amounts of carbon monoxide which reach the lower explosive limit (carbon 
monoxide LEL = 12.5% in air).  Under certain conditions, any airborne dust may be an explosion hazard.  Used activated carbon 
may produce additional combustion products. 
6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
IF A SPILL OR LEAK OCCURS: 
Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air.  Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and 
safety practices.  These practices include avoiding unnecessary exposure, and removal of material from eyes, skin, and clothing. 
DISPOSAL METHOD: 
Spent granular activated carbon may be recyclable.  Dispose of virgin (unused) carbon (waste or spillage) in a facility permitted 
for non-hazardous wastes.  Spent (used) carbon should be disposed of in accordance with applicable laws. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: 
Do not reuse empty bags.  Dispose of in facility permitted for non-hazardous wastes. 
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 
Storage Temperature: • 
Ambient 
Storage Pressure: 
• 
Atmospheric 
Handling: 
• 
Follow good handling and housekeeping practices to minimize spills, generation of airborne dusts, 
and accumulation of dusts on exposed surfaces. 
 
• 
Use with adequate exhaust ventilation to draw dust away from workers' breathing zones. 
 
• 
Prevent or minimize exposures to dusts by using appropriate personal protection equipment. 
 
• Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 
Storage: 
• 
Store product in a closed dry container.  Maintain good housekeeping.  Store away from strong 
oxidizers such as ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, permanganate, etc. 
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8.  EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 
Engineering Controls: 
• Use local exhaust ventilation to control emissions near the source. 
Eye Protection: 
• Safety glasses with side shields are recommended for any type of handling.  Where eye contact or 
dusty conditions may be likely, dust tight goggles are recommended.  Have eye flushing equipment 
available. 
Skin Protection: 
• Avoid skin contact with this product.  Wear appropriate dust resistant clothing.  Wash contaminated 
clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse.  Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 
Respiratory Protection: 
• Keep dust exposure to a minimum with engineering and administrative controls.  Use appropriate 
NIOSH/MSHA approved particulate respirators if necessary.  Observe respirator use limitations 
specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer.  
Airborne Exposure Guidelines: 
Recommended Exposure 
Limits 
8-hr TWA 
 
Activated Carbons 
 
Total Dust 
2.1 mg/m3* 
 
Respirable Fraction 
0.7 mg/m3* 
*OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific exposure limits for this material.  These guidelines are based on a 
conservatively high concentration of silica quartz (12%).  Actual airborne silica concentrations may be much lower.  If so, the PEL 
or TLV would be higher.  No ceiling or short-term exposure limits have been set by OSHA or ACGIH. 
9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  
Boiling Point, C: 
•  NA 
Freezing Point, C: 
•  NA 
Bulk Density - Granular Grades 
•  21-34 lbs/ft3 
% Volatiles 
•  NA 
Bulk Density - Powder Grades 
•  15-35 lbs/ft3 
Solubility in Water 
•  Insoluble 
Vapor Pressure 
•  NA 
Appearance and Odor 
•  Black granules or 
Vapor Density 
•  NA 
 
 powder with no odor 
Evaporation Rate 
•  NA 
 
 
NA - Not applicable 
10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA 
Stability: 
• This product is stable under the specified conditions of storage, shipment and use. 
Incompatibility: 
• Contact with strong oxidizers such as ozone, liquid oxygen, chlorine, permanganate, 
etc. may result in rapid combustion.  Avoid contact with strong acids. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: • Oxides of Carbon 
Hazardous Polymerization: 
• Does not occur. 
11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
This material is non-toxic in its original state.  Used activated carbon may exhibit characteristics of the adsorbed material. 
12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
This material, in its original state, is not harmful to the environment.  Used activated carbon may exhibit characteristics of the 
adsorbed material. 
13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 
Activated carbon, in its original state, is not a hazardous material or hazardous waste.  Follow applicable governmental 
regulations for waste disposal. 
Used activated carbon may become classified as a hazardous waste depending upon the application.  Follow applicable 
regulations for disposal. 
Recycling (reactivation) may be a viable alternative to disposal.  Contact Norit Americas Inc. for information. 
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14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
DOT (Department of Transportation) 
Proper Shipping Name: 
• 
Activated carbon (Not DOT Regulated). 
Hazard Class: 
• 
Not applicable. 
UN/NA Number: 
• 
Not applicable. 
Packing Group: 
• 
Not applicable. 
Freight Classification: 
• 
STCC Code - #2899643 NMFC #040560 
15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION 
FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 
OSHA Hazard Communication 
• 
See "Particulates not otherwise regulated," in Table Z-1,  
 
Standard, 29CFR1910.1200: 
 
of 29CFR1910.1000, "Limits For Air Contaminates". 
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40CFR117, 302: 
• 
Notification of spills of this material is not required. 
SARA/SUPERFUND: 
• 
Section 302 - Extremely Hazardous Substances (40CFR355):  This product 
is not listed as an extremely hazardous substance. 
 
• 
Section 313 - List Of Toxic Chemicals:  This product is not listed. 
Toxic Substances Control Act, 40CFR710: 
• 
Activated carbon is on the inventory list. 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: 
• 
Activated carbon, in its original state, does not meet the criteria of hazardous 
waste. 
STATE REGULATIONS: 
California Occupational Safety and Health: 
• 
Silica is listed on the "Hazardous Substances List." 
Massachusetts Substance List: 
• 
Quartz is listed as a hazardous substance. 
New Jersey Right-to-Know: 
• 
Silica is listed on the Hazardous Substance List. 
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know: 
• 
Quartz is listed on the Hazardous Substance List. 
16.  OTHER INFORMATION 
Activated carbon can be safely stored in any normal storage area, but away from sources of direct heat. 
 
WARNING:  Activated carbon (especially when wet) can deplete oxygen from the air, and dangerously low levels of 
oxygen may result.  When workers enter a vessel containing activated carbon, procedures for potentially low oxygen areas 
should be followed. 
 
Activated carbons are not listed as potential carcinogens by any agency.  Activated carbons produced from lignite may contain 
crystalline silica, which has been listed as a potential carcinogen of the lungs by the International Agency for Research on 
Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP).  Much of the silica is inextricably bound within the particles of 
activated carbon, and does not present a substantial health hazard.  Because Norit Americas adheres to a very conservative 
position regarding all health and safety matters, we recommend and follow a practice of requiring respiratory protection whenever 
there is any evidence of airborne dust. 
 
REVISION SUMMARY: 
REV10: Added DARCO PREMIUM MC in product names in Section 1.  
 
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made. 
 
 
 
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