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1.
1.1
IDENTIFICATION
OF
THE
SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE
AND
OF
THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
identifiers
Product
name
Product
Number
Brand
CAS-No.
:
:
:
:
Aluminum
carbide
241873
1299-86-1
1.2
Relevant
identified
uses
of
the
substance
or
mixture
and
uses
advised
against
Identified
uses
:
Laboratory
chemicals,
Manufacture
of
substances 2.
2.1
2.2
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of
the
substance
or
mixture
Classification
according
to
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[EU-GHS/CLP]
Substances,
which
in
contact
with
water,
emit
flammable
gases
(Category
2)
Skin
irritation
(Category
2)
Eye
irritation
(Category
2)
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
single
exposure
(Category
3)
Classification
according
to
EU
Directives
67/548/EEC
or
1999/45/EC
Contact
with
water
liberates
extremely
flammable
gases.
Irritating
to
eyes,
respiratory
system
and
skin.
Label
elements
Labelling
according
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[CLP]
Pictogram
Signal
word
Hazard
statement(s)
H261
H315
H319
H335
Precautionary
statement(s)
P231
+
P232
P261
P305
+
P351
+
P338
Danger
In
contact
with
water
releases
flammable
gases.
Causes
skin
irritation.
Causes
serious
eye
irritation.
May
cause
respiratory
irritation.
Handle
under
inert
gas.
Protect
from
moisture.
Avoid
breathing
dust/
fume/
gas/
mist/
vapours/
spray.
IF
IN
EYES:
Rinse
cautiously
with
water
for
several
minutes.
Remove
contact
lenses,
if
present
and
easy
to
do.
Continue
rinsing.
P422
Supplemental
Hazard
Store
contents
under
inert
gas.
none
Statements
According
to
European
Directive
67/548/EEC
as
amended.
Hazard
symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R15
R36/37/38
S-phrase(s)
S26
S43
Contact
with
water
liberates
extremely
flammable
gases.
Irritating
to
eyes,
respiratory
system
and
skin.
In
case
of
contact
with
eyes,
rinse
immediately
with
plenty
of
water
and
seek
medical
advice.
In
case
of
fire,
use
fire-fighting
equipment
on
basis
class
D.
2.3
3.
3.1
Other
hazards
-
none
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON
INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula
Molecular
Weight
Component
Tetraaluminium
tricarbide
:
:
C3Al4
143,96
g/mol
Concentration
CAS-No.
EC-No.
1299-86-1
215-076-2
-
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
5.1
FIRST
AID
MEASURES
Description
of
first
aid
measures
General
advice
Consult
a
physician.
Show
this
safety
data
sheet
to
the
doctor
in
attendance.
If
inhaled
If
breathed
in,
move
person
into
fresh
air.
If
not
breathing,
give
artificial
respiration.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
skin
contact
Wash
off
with
soap
and
plenty
of
water.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
eye
contact
Rinse
thoroughly
with
plenty
of
water
for
at
least
15
minutes
and
consult
a
physician.
If
swallowed
Never
give
anything
by
mouth
to
an
unconscious
person.
Rinse
mouth
with
water.
Consult
a
physician.
Most
important
symptoms
and
effects,
both
acute
and
delayed
To
the
best
of
our
knowledge,
the
chemical,
physical,
and
toxicological
properties
have
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
Indication
of
any
immediate
medical
attention
and
special
treatment
needed
no
data
available
FIREFIGHTING
MEASURES
Extinguishing
media
Suitable
extinguishing
media
Dry
powder
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.
8.1
8.2
Special
hazards
arising
from
the
substance
or
mixture
Carbon
oxides,
Aluminum
oxide
Advice
for
firefighters
Wear
self
contained
breathing
apparatus
for
fire
fighting
if
necessary.
Further
information
no
data
available
ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE
MEASURES
Personal
precautions,
protective
equipment
and
emergency
procedures
Use
personal
protective
equipment.
Avoid
dust
formation.
Avoid
breathing
vapors,
mist
or
gas.
Ensure
adequate
ventilation.
Evacuate
personnel
to
safe
areas.
Avoid
breathing
dust.
Environmental
precautions
Prevent
further
leakage
or
spillage
if
safe
to
do
so.
Do
not
let
product
enter
drains.
Methods
and
materials
for
containment
and
cleaning
up
Sweep
up
and
shovel.
Contain
spillage,
and
then
collect
with
an
electrically
protected
vacuum
cleaner
or
by
wet-brushing
and
place
in
container
for
disposal
according
to
local
regulations
(see
section
13).
Do
not
flush
with
water.
Keep
in
suitable,
closed
containers
for
disposal.
Reference
to
other
sections
For
disposal
see
section
13.
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Precautions
for
safe
handling
Avoid
contact
with
skin
and
eyes.
Avoid
formation
of
dust
and
aerosols.
Provide
appropriate
exhaust
ventilation
at
places
where
dust
is
formed.Keep
away
from
sources
of
ignition
-
No
smoking.
Conditions
for
safe
storage,
including
any
incompatibilities
Store
in
cool
place.
Keep
container
tightly
closed
in
a
dry
and
well-ventilated
place.
Never
allow
product
to
get
in
contact
with
water
during
storage.
Moisture
sensitive.
Air
sensitive.
Store
under
inert
gas.
Specific
end
uses
no
data
available
EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Control
parameters
Components
with
workplace
control
parameters
Exposure
controls
Appropriate
engineering
controls
Handle
in
accordance
with
good
industrial
hygiene
and
safety
practice.
Wash
hands
before
breaks
and
at
the
end
of
workday.
Personal
protective
equipment
Eye/face
protection
Safety
glasses
with
side-shields
conforming
to
EN166
Use
equipment
for
eye
protection
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
EN
166(EU).
Skin
protection
Handle
with
gloves.
Gloves
must
be
inspected
prior
to
use.
Use
proper
glove
removal
technique
(without
touching
glove's
outer
surface)
to
avoid
skin
contact
with
this
product.
Dispose
of
contaminated
gloves
after
use
in
accordance
with
applicable
laws
and
good
laboratory
practices.
Wash
and
dry
hands.
The
selected
protective
gloves
have
to
satisfy
the
specifications
of
EU
Directive
89/686/EEC
and
the
standard
EN
374
derived
from
it.
Body
Protection
impervious
clothing,
Flame
retardant
protective
clothing,
The
type
of
protective
equipment
must
be
selected
according
to
the
concentration
and
amount
of
the
dangerous
substance
at
the
specific
workplace.
Respiratory
protection
Where
risk
assessment
shows
air-purifying
respirators
are
appropriate
use
a
full-face
particle
respirator
type
N100
(US)
or
type
P3
(EN
143)
respirator
cartridges
as
a
backup
to
engineering
controls.
If
the
respirator
is
the
sole
means
of
protection,
use
a
full-face
supplied
air
respirator.
Use
respirators
and
components
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
CEN
(EU).
9.
9.1
PHYSICAL
AND
CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Information
on
basic
physical
and
chemical
properties
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Appearance
Odour
Odour
Threshold
pH
Melting
point/freezing
point
Initial
boiling
point
and
boiling
range
Flash
point
Evaporation
rate
Form:
powder
Colour:
beige
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
i)
Flammability
(solid,
gas)
no
data
available
j)
k)
l)
Upper/lower
flammability
or
explosive
limits
Vapour
pressure
Vapour
density
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
m)
Relative
density
2,36
g/cm3
at
25
°C
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
t)
Water
solubility
Partition
coefficient:
n-
octanol/water
Autoignition
temperature
Decomposition
temperature
Viscosity
Explosive
properties
Oxidizing
properties
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
9.2
10.
10.1
10.2
Other
safety
information
no
data
available
STABILITY
AND
REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no
data
available
Chemical
stability
no
data
available
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
11.
11.1
Possibility
of
hazardous
reactions
Reacts
violently
with
water.
Conditions
to
avoid
Exposure
to
moisture.
Incompatible
materials
acids,
Keep
away
from
water.,
Strong
oxidizing
agents
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Other
decomposition
products
-
no
data
available
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Information
on
toxicological
effects
Acute
toxicity
no
data
available
Skin
corrosion/irritation
Skin
-
Human
-
Skin
irritation
Serious
eye
damage/eye
irritation
Eyes
-
Human
-
Moderate
eye
irritation
Respiratory
or
skin
sensitization
no
data
available
Germ
cell
mutagenicity
no
data
available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:
No
component
of
this
product
present
at
levels
greater
than
or
equal
to
0.1%
is
identified
as
probable,
possible
or
confirmed
human
carcinogen
by
IARC.
Reproductive
toxicity
no
data
available
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
single
exposure
Inhalation
-
May
cause
respiratory
irritation.
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
repeated
exposure
no
data
available
Aspiration
hazard
no
data
available
Potential
health
effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eyes
May
be
harmful
if
inhaled.
Causes
respiratory
tract
irritation.
May
be
harmful
if
swallowed.
May
be
harmful
if
absorbed
through
skin.
Causes
skin
irritation.
Causes
serious
eye
irritation.
Signs
and
Symptoms
of
Exposure
To
the
best
of
our
knowledge,
the
chemical,
physical,
and
toxicological
properties
have
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
Additional
Information
RTECS:
Not
available
12.
12.1
12.2
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Toxicity
no
data
available
Persistence
and
degradability
no
data
available
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
13.
13.1
14.
14.1
Bioaccumulative
potential
no
data
available
Mobility
in
soil
no
data
available
Results
of
PBT
and
vPvB
assessment
no
data
available
Other
adverse
effects
no
data
available
DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Waste
treatment
methods
Product
Burn
in
a
chemical
incinerator
equipped
with
an
afterburner
and
scrubber
but
exert
extra
care
in
igniting
as
this
material
is
highly
flammable.
Offer
surplus
and
non-recyclable
solutions
to
a
licensed
disposal
company.
Contaminated
packaging
Dispose
of
as
unused
product.
TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
UN
number
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
15.
ADR/RID:
1394
UN
proper
shipping
name
ADR/RID:
ALUMINIUM
CARBIDE
IMDG:
ALUMINIUM
CARBIDE
IATA:
Aluminium
carbide
Transport
hazard
class(es)
ADR/RID:
4.3
Packaging
group
ADR/RID:
II
Environmental
hazards
ADR/RID:
no
Special
precautions
for
user
no
data
available
REGULATORY
INFORMATION
IMDG:
1394
IMDG:
4.3
IMDG:
II
IMDG
Marine
pollutant:
no
IATA:
1394
IATA:
4.3
IATA:
II
IATA:
no
This
safety
datasheet
complies
with
the
requirements
of
Regulation
(EC)
No.
1907/2006.
15.1
15.2
16.
Safety,
health
and
environmental
regulations/legislation
specific
for
the
substance
or
mixture
no
data
available
Chemical
Safety
Assessment
no
data
available
OTHER
INFORMATION
Further
information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
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