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Chemical Identifiers
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Carbon black
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Odorless black pellets or extremely fine powder.
Combustible solid that may contain flammable hydrocarbons. (NIOSH, 2022)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Combustible solid that may contain flammable hydrocarbons. (NIOSH, 2022)
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Carbon black:
Exposure Routes: Inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms: Cough; irritation eyes; in presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes
Cancer Site: Lymphatic cancer (in presence of PAHs) (NIOSH, 2023)
Reactivity Profile
CARBON BLACK is incompatible with the following: Strong oxidizers such as chlorates, bromates & nitrates. (NIOSH, 2022)
Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, which may be contained in CARBON BLACK, may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring of the hydrocarbon may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbons are mostly unreactive. They are not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated
- Reducing Agents, Weak
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Carbon black:
Skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for personal protective equipment for the body.
Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: DAILY - The worker should wash daily at the end of each work shift, and prior to eating, drinking, smoking, etc.
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, 2023)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Carbon black:
Eye: IRRIGATE PROMPTLY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, promptly wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
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. (NIOSH, 2023)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
Sublimes
(NIOSH, 2023)
Vapor Pressure:
0 mmHg
(approx)
(NIOSH, 2023)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.8 to 2.1
(NIOSH, 2023)
Boiling Point:
Sublimes
(NIOSH, 2023)
Molecular Weight:
12
(NIOSH, 2023)
Water Solubility:
Insoluble
(NIOSH, 2023)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH:
1750 mg/m3
(NIOSH, 2023)
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 |
| Carbon black (1333-86-4)
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9 mg/m3 |
99 mg/m3 |
590 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2018)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names