Safety Data Sheet
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1a: IDENTIFICATION SENSIDYNE, LP. MSDS #3011 1000 112th Circle North, Suite 100 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA 33716 Pittsburgh Pulverized Coal 800/451-9444, 727/530-3602 FAX 727-539-0550 [email protected]
SECTION 1b: CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION Material Name: Pittsburgh Pulverized Coal Chemical Name & Synonyms: Bituminous Coal Dust Chemical Family: Coal Dust Formula: (See below)
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Danger Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure Category 1 Causes damage to lungs through prolonged exposure by inhalation. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. Dispose of contents in accordance with local, regional, national regulations. Combustible Dust Warning May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV (2013) Bituminous Coal Dust (Typical analysis 100 10 mg/m3 0.9 mg/m3 shown below) %silica + 2 (Respirable Fraction)
Fixed carbon 4-10 Total Sulfur 0.5-2.2 Volatile Matter 17-37
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes including under eye lids. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and launder contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: Get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Suitable for surrounding fire; CO2, dry chemical, foam or water fog.
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Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear SCBA's with full face protection when fighting fires involving coal or petroleum products. Use wash down and spread out method.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Susceptible to spontaneous combustion. Highly combustible and explosive in powder form.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spills Procedure: Normal product use is not conducive to large spills. Cleanup of the spilled dust by HEPA vacuum is adequate.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling & Storage: Store in original container away from light, heat and moisture.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Coal dust bituminous 3 TWA: 10 mg/m /(%SiO2+2), from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Inhalation Respirable. TWA: 0.9 mg/m3 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States, 2013] Inhalation Respirable.
Protective Equipment: Safety glasses are recommended. Eye wash fountains should be available whenever handling dust. Normal ventilation is adequate for the intended purpose of the product. Respiratory protection is not necessary under normal conditions during calibration of the CDEM-1000. Neoprene or PVC gloves may be worn to avoid prolonged skin contact.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance & Odor: Irregular, rectangular Solubility in Water: Insoluble particles, gray-black to black in color, sized to Flash Point: > 260F 40 to 160 µm, with very slight odor. Auto Ignition Temperature: 260-365°F Melting Point: 750°F/385°C (First softening) Flammability Limits: N/A Specific Gravity: 1.43 (H20=1) Vapor Pressure, mm Hg: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: This is a stable material. It will not undergo hazardous polymerization. However, fine dust can ignite spontaneously, and heated storage can accelerate the process.
Conditions to Avoid: Store in the original container away from sources of heat. Do not store at high temperatures. Keep away from sources of spark or flame.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May emit hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and Hydrogen and coal tar pitch volatiles upon thermal decomposition.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Coal dust cannot be classified as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (IARC Monographs, Vol.68 (1997) pp 337-406.) Acute toxicity, rat, oral or inhalation data not available. Long term inhalation of coal dust may lead to pneumoconiosis. The ACGIH TLV is based on lung damage and pulmonary fibrosis. The TLV is intended to minimize the potential for nearly all miners from developing progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) and chronic obstructive lung disease during their lifetime. ACGIH TLV Documentation for Coal Dust, 2001.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not available
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Procedure: Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations. Product is conducive to incineration or approved regulated landfill.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Classification: Not available
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Not Available
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS OFFERED WITHOUT CHARGE SOLELY FOR USE BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AT THEIR DISCRETION AND RISK. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SENSIDYNE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND ALL WARNING LABELS BEFORE USING SENSIDYNE, INC.'S PRODUCTS. ALL STATEMENTS, TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "INFORMATION") CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON TESTS AND DATA WHICH SENSIDYNE BELIEVES TO BE RELIABLE, BUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS THEREOF IS v, INC. GOODS OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SENSIDYNE DOES NOT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
SDS Revised: December 19, 2013
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