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Graphite (synthetic) |
CAS 7440-44-0 (synthetic) | ||
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RTECS FF5250100 (synthetic) | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Acheson graphite, Artificial graphite [Note: Also see specific listing for Graphite (natural).] |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Steel gray to black, greasy feeling, odorless solid. |
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MW: 12.0 |
BP: Sublimes |
MLT: 6602°F (Sublimes) |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.5-1.8 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Very strong oxidizers such as fluorine, chlorine trifluoride & potassium peroxide |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500, 0600 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), black sputum, decreased pulmonary function, lung fibrosis | |
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Target Organs
respiratory system, cardiovascular system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0702 |