MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Manufacturer: / Catalytic Materials LLC
325 Heartland Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312 / Telephone: 919 918 7638
Fax: 919 918 7638
E-mail:
www.catalyticmaterials.com

Product: Graphite Nanofibers

Section 1 Product Identification

Chemical name: Carbon Nanofibers

Formula: Carbon

Chemical Family: Graphite

Other Names: Graphite Nanofibers, Carbon filaments, Carbon Nanochips, Platelet GNF

CAS Number: 7782-42-5

Section 2 Composition and Information Ingredients

Component / % / OSHA (PEL) / ACGIH (TLV)
Synthetic graphite / 100 / 15 Mppc / 2.5 mg/m3 respirable dust
Metallic impurities / < 1

Section 3 Hazards Identification

Eye Contact: May cause irritation

Skin Contact: No known hazards, but may be mildly irritant

Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract and is possibly allergenic.

Ingestion: No known hazards, but may be irritate gastrointestinal tract

Acute and Chronic High concentration of dust may be irritating to eyes, skin, mucous

Health Effects: membranes and respiratory tract.

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Eye exposure: Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush skin with water. Wash with soap

Inhalation: Remove individual to fresh air area. If breathing difficulties persists, consult physician.

Ingestion: Not expected to require first aid. If large amounts swallowed, get medical advice.

Section 5 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point: Not applicable

Explosion limits: Unknown

Extinguishing media Flammable solid. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or water spray.

Special Procedures: None

Other hazards: Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce dense smoke.

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

Spill Procedures: Sweep or vacuum

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Handling and storage: Keep in closed container. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after use

Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Eye Protection: Use ANSI approved glasses or goggles.

Respiratory Protection: Use of a high efficiency particle respirator.

Skin protection: Impervious gloves and protective clothing is recommended

Ventilation: Laboratory fume hood.

Section 9 Reactivity

Stability: Very stable

Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke

Products:

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents

Conditions to avoid: Incompatibles

Section 10 Environmental Information

Ecological effects: Unknown

Section 11 Disposal

Dispose of this material in accordance with local, state and federal regulations

Section 12 Comments

Danger: Flammable irritates skin and eyes.

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and should make independent judgment of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet or in combination with any other product or process is the responsibility of the user.

April 21, 2010

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