Chemical Datasheet
SILICON CARBIDE |
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| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
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none | data unavailable | none |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | ||
Silicon carbide
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Yellow to green to bluish-black, iridescent crystals. Sublimes with decomposition at 2700°C. Density 3.21 g cm-3. Insoluble in water. Soluble in molten alkalis (NaOH, KOH) and molten iron.
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Silicon carbide:
Exposure Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (NIOSH, 2024)
:Exposure Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (NIOSH, 2024)
Reactivity Profile
SILICON CARBIDE is non-combustible. Generally unreactive. Soluble in molten alkalis (NaOH, KOH) and in molten iron.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Silicon carbide:
Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.
Eyes: No recommendation is made specifying the need for eye protection.
Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).
Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2024)
:Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.
Eyes: No recommendation is made specifying the need for eye protection.
Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin (either immediately or at the end of the work shift).
Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or contaminated.
Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Silicon carbide:
Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
Breathing: FRESH AIR - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary.
Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2024)
:Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
Breathing: FRESH AIR - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary.
Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2024)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
| Chemical Formula: |
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
4892°F
(Sublimes)
(NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Pressure:
0 mmHg
(approx)
(NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
3.23
(NIOSH, 2024)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
Sublimes
(NIOSH, 2024)
Molecular Weight:
40.1
(NIOSH, 2024)
Water Solubility:
Insoluble
(NIOSH, 2024)
Ionization Energy/Potential:
9.30 eV
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon carbide (409-21-2) | 45 mg/m3 | 500 mg/m3 | 3000 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
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No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- A 20
- A 20 (CARBIDE)
- AE 60
- AE 60 (CARBIDE)
- ANNANOX CK
- B-HP
- B-HP (CARBIDE)
- BETARUNDUM
- BETARUNDUM ST-S
- BETARUNDUM UF
- BETARUNDUM ULTRAFINE
- BF 12
- BLOK
- BSC 059
- C 1000F
- C 700D DARK
- C 800D DARK
- 37C150
- CARBOFRAX M
- CARBOGRAN F 180
- CARBOGRAN F 36
- CARBOGRAN F 80
- CARBOGRAN UF 15
- CARBOGRAN UF 45
- CARBOLON
- CARBON SILICIDE
- CARBORUNDUM
- CARBORUNDUM®
- CGW 3
- CP 240
- CP 400
- CRYSTAR
- CRYSTOLON 37
- CRYSTOLON 39
- CRYSTOLON B
- CRYSTOLON F 240
- CRYSTOLON F 320
- DENSIC 120
- DENSIC 180
- DENSIC 220
- DENSIC 60
- DENSIC 80
- DENSIC C 150
- DENSIC C 500
- DENSIC C 600
- DENSIC GC
- DENSIC RC 31
- DIASIC
- DU-A 1
- DU-A 2
- DU-A 3
- DU-A 3C
- DU-A 4
- E 299-400
- E 299-600
- E 599P1500
- EKASIC D
- EKASIC TRIBO 2000
- EKASIC TRIBO 2000-1
- F 1000
- F 1000 (CARBIDE)
- F 120
- F 120 (CARBIDE)
- F 20
- F 20 (ABRASIVE)
- F 500
- F 500 (CARBIDE)
- FCP 13NLC
- FCP 15
- 100FT
- G-UF
- GC 1000
- GC 10000
- GC 1000F
- GC 15
- GC 15 (CARBIDE)
- GC 180
- GC 2000
- GC 2000 (CARBIDE)
- GC 240
- GC 3000
- GC 400
- GC 4000
- GC 4000F
- GC 600
- GC 6000
- GC 800
- GC 8000
- GC 800S
- GMF 15H2
- GMF 6S
- GP 600
- GP 600 (ABRASIVE)
- GP-SFP 1.7
- GREEN DENSIC
- GREEN DENSIC GC 120
- GREEN DENSIC GC 180
- GREEN DENSIC GC 240
- GREEN DENSIC GC 280
- GREEN DENSIC GC 800
- HALSIC RX
- HEXOLOY SA
- HEXOLOY SX
- HF 30
- HITACERAM SC 101
- HSC (CARBIDE)
- IBIDEN
- KZ 3M
- KZ 5M
- KZ 7M
- LONZA UF 05
- MSC 20
- MSM 33
- NC 203
- NC 203 (CERAMIC)
- NFO 860
- NG 220
- NG 220 (CARBIDE)
- NG 80
- NORTON 1000
- OY 15
- OY 3
- OY 7
- P 1200
- P 1200 (CERAMIC)
- P 240
- P 240 (CARBIDE)
- P 320
- P 320 (CERAMIC)
- P 400
- P 400 (CERAMIC)
- P 600
- P 600 (CERAMIC)
- POLISHER C 80
- RA 1200 BLACK GRIT
- RA 1200 GREEN GRIT
- SC 201
- SC 9
- SC 9 (CARBIDE)
- SCH 07
- SCP 00
- SCW 1
- SCW 1-50M
- SCW 15
- SD-GP 6000
- SD-GP 8000
- SHINANO RUNDUM
- SIC 11
- SIKA III
- SILICON CARBIDE
- SILICON CARBIDE (SI0.5C0.5)
- SILICON MONOCARBIDE
- SILUNDUM
- SIXCY
- SSC-W 49
- SUPERSIC
- T 1
- T 1 (CARBIDE)
- TOKAWHISKER
- TOKAWHISKER S 400
- UA 1
- UA 2
- UA 3
- UA 4
- UA 4 (CARBIDE)
- UF 05
- UF 05 (CARBIDE)
- UF 10
- UF 10 (CARBIDE)
- UF 15
- UFB 10
- ULTRAFINE
- ULTRAFINE (CARBIDE)
- 0Y15
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