Material Safety Data Sheet spi #11431-ab, 11431-ba, 11433-ab, 11433-ba, 11435-ab, 11435-ba, 11436-ba, and 11436-ab

Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #11431-AB, 11431-BA, 11433-AB, 11433-BA, 11435-AB, 11435-BA, 11436-BA, and 11436-AB Carbon Fiber and Carbon Thread.

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Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...... January 8, 2009

(most recent revision)
Chemical family..... Graphite/Carbon

Emergencies

Contacting CHEMTREC:
24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s......

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Worldwide FAX: [phone]

Toll-free phone: [phone] USA only

Product or Trade Name.... Graphite (commonly called "carbon") fiber
Emergency Overview:
Contains no ingredients now known to be hazardous by OSHA.

The normal cutting of the fiber, either with scissors or razor blade

is suspected of generating small amounts of possibly respirable fibers.

We believe that such fiber cutting should be done in a ventilated hood

facility.
Section 2 Composition

Name CAS # Approximate Weight %
Graphite 7782-42-5 >99.99%
No hazardous components as defined by OSHA.
313 Listed Chemicals

If none are listed here, there are no 313 chemicals present above

threshold values.

NFPA (Scale 0-4):

Not known

Section 3: Hazard Identification

Potential Health Effects:

Eye: Dust may cause eye irritation
Skin Contact: Dust may cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to be a major route of entry.
Ingestion: Not known
Inhalation: Small graphite fibers or dust are suspected as being possible

inhalation hazards.

Chronic effects: A review of the literature does not show obvious long

term hazard.

Carcinogenicty: No component known to be present in this product and is

at > 0.1% is presently listed as a carcinogen by IARC

or OSHA unless other wise noted.
Routes of exposure: Inhalation
Permissible exposure:

15 MCCPF OSHA TWA, 10 mg/m³ ACGIH TWA (Total Dust)

CIRCLA Hazard Ratings:

Toxicity: 1 Ingnitgability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Persistence: 3

Toxicological Information:
Graphite causes benign pneumoconiosis (graphitosis). Symptoms of

pneumoconiosis from graphite exposure are dypsnea, coughing, black sputum,

bronchitis, ventricular hypertropy and impairment of pulmonary function.

X-rays will show progressive nodulation of the lungs. The theshold limit

value was set in conformity with the limit for free crystalline silica,

which may be present in graphite.

Incompatibilies:

Strong oxidizers,fluorine, peroxides

Route of entry: Inhalation, Skin or eye contact.

Target organs: Lungs, Cardiovascular system.

Symptoms:

Coughing, forceful expiration. Dyspnea, difficulty in breathing.

Black sputum, black colored expectorate. Bronchitis, inflamed bronchial

mucous membranes, pulmonary fibrosis, fibrous tissue involving lungs.

Pneumoconiosis, degenerative respiratory disease.


Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of

flowing water for at least 15 minutes, retracting eye lids often.

Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be

worn when working with this product.
Skin: Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. Flush with luke warm

water for 15 minutes.

Inhalation: If large amounts of the dust are inhaled, move the exposed

person to fresh air at once. If symptoms persist contact

physician.
Ingestion: Not known

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability classification: Not classified.

Flash Point/Method: Not known, but very high!
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammable Limits: Lower: Not applicable

Upper: Not applicable

Extinguishing Media: Non-burning
Special Conditions to Avoid: None known
Hazardous products of Combustion: None known
Unusual Fire Hazards: None known
Firefighting procedures/instructions:

Treat the surrounding fire; this product is non-burning.

Properties that could increase fire or explosion hazard:

None known.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

This product is not subject to "accidental release" in the form of

normal use.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Storage and handling:

Store in the plastic bags in which the product is shipped, tightly sealed.

Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Eye/Face Protection:

ANSI 87.1 approved safety glasses with side shield when sharpening these

rods, either with razor blade or carbon rod sharpener or plain wood file.
Skin Protection:

No particular protection needed when handling this material on an

occasional basis. For converting bulk rolls of the fiber into smaller

packs, we recommend the wearing of some kind of gloves, for example,

latex gloves.
Respiratory Protection:

For the occasional cutting of a fiber, special protection is not

needed, provided it is done in a chemical fume hood with exhaust.
Other: None known

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Black fiber, with possibly "greasy" feel

Color: Black

pH: Not applicable

Odor: None

Vapor Pressure: Not applicable

Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available

Boiling Point/Range: >3000° C

Melting Point/Range: Not available

Specific Gravity: 2 to 2.5 g/cc

Solubility in water: None

Softening Point: Not determined

Molecular Formula: Not known

Molecular Weight: 12.01

%Volatile by Volume: Not determined

Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): Not available

Viscosity: Not available

Bulk Density: Not determined

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: The product is stable under normal use conditions.

Reactivity: This material is not reactive.

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources; avoid heating above

290° C (554° F)
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):

Strong oxidizers, fluorine, peroxides

Hazardous Products of Decomposition:

None known

Reactions with Air and Water:

None known

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Eye Effects: May cause eye irritation.
Skin Effects, Contact: Concentrate may cause skin irritation
Skin Effects, Absorption:

No absorption or acute effects expected. However the dust might cause some

mild irritation of the skin.
Acute Oral Effects (Ingestion): None known
Acute Inhalation Effects: None known.
Chronic Effects:

A review of the literature does not show obvious long term hazard.

Carcinogenicity:

No component known to be present in this product at > 0.1% is presently

listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA unless otherwise noted in

Section 16.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Exotoxicity: No ecological information is available for this product.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

US EPA Hazardous Waste Numbers:

This product as purchased does not fall under current US EPA

(Environmental Protection Agency) RCRA definitions of hazardous

waste. Under RCRA it is the generator's responsibility to determine

the status of the waste at the time of its disposal.

General Disposal Considerations:

All recovered material should be packaged, transported and disposed of

(or reclaimed) using good engineering practices. Disposal method must

be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding

health, air and water pollution.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: This product does not contain any CERCLA

regulated materials.

Section 14: Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated
DOT Hazard Class: Non-Regulated
UN/NA ID: Not Regulated
Packing Group: Not Applicable
Labels: Not Regulated
Marine Pollutant: No information
DOT Status: Not Regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control

Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) Chemical Inventory. This product is not a HAZMAT

as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

This product is not a "controlled product" as defined by the Canadian Workplace

Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not listed anywhere.
SARA 311/312

Acute: No

Chronic: No

Fire: No

Reactivity: No

Sudden release of pressure: No

SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: No "313 chemicals" contained in this

product.
California Prop. 65:

Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer

products into the State of California to provide a warning statement

if the product contains ingredients for which the State has found to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If this product

contains an ingredient listed by the State of California to cause cancer

or reproductive toxicity, it will be listed below:

No ingredients, present at concentrations > 0.1%, have been found that

are presently listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Environmental

Protection Act (CEPA) provisional domestic substances list (DSL).

Section 16: Other Information
Disclaimer of Liability:
Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications

involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with

the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or

prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies

are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body

or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not

provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice,

certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required

by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.

SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise,

express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these

materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with

internal body tissues of fluids.