Manufacturer
Manufacturer: PEC.
Address: 1520 N. 6th Street
City: Springfield
State: IL
Zip Code: 62702
Telephone Number: 888-261-4726
Fax Number: 888-261-4726
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer.
Health Effects
Warnings: Precautionary statements: Caution. Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Environmental Hazard: Do not apply to, or allow discharge to, lakes, flowing water, or ponds with outflow. Do not contaminate domestic livestock or irrigation water supplies. Water treated with this product should not be used for human swimming or bathing activities. Storage and Disposal: Store in a cool dry place. Do not contaminate water or feed. Do not reuse container. Wrap container and put in trash.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Inhalation: Yes;
Skin: No;
Ingestion: Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS
No adverse clinical effects have been associated with exposures to this material.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Slight irritation to eyes
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Not known
Chronic Health Effects: No adverse clinical effects have been associated with exposures to this material.
Carcinogenicity: MSDS:
Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
First Aid: Flush exposed area with water. Ingestion: Give one or two
glasses of water. Contact a physician immediately.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1996-11-27
Handling/Disposal
Handling: MSDS:
Store away from direct heat. Should be handled in a manner that avoids generating excessive airborne dust.
Contact lens should not be worn when working with activated carbon.
Disposal: MSDS:
Spills on the ground should be cleaned up in a manner that does not generate dust and dispose of in a landfill.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical CAS No / Unique ID
Carbon 007440-44-0
Zeolites (no data available)
Water
Carbon Tetrachloride Number (Wt%), min. 60%
Iodine Number (mg/g), min. 950
Hardness Number 95
Moisture (as packed, weight %) 4.0%
Ash Content (max.) 3.0 %
*Typical Properties
Apparent Density 0.44 - 0.49
Carbon Tetrachloride Number (wt.%)60-65
Iodine Number 950-1100