MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: C34 and C38 Cement and GR37 Manufacturer Name: GrafTech International Holdings Inc. 12900 Snow Road Parma, Ohio 44130 +1 216-676-2000 Emergency Telephone: +1 800-424-9300 or +1 703-527-3887 Supplier: GrafTech Canada Inc. 65 Canal Bank Street Welland Ontario L3B5R8 +1 216-676-2000 Intended Use: Bonding of Carbon and Graphite Contact Person: Dave A. Mieskowski, CSP, +1 216-676-2304 E-mail: Dave.Mieskowski@graftech.com 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Physical State: Liquid Color: Brown Odor: Pungent WARNING! Harmful if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. Potential Health Effects Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Eye Contact: Severely irritating, and may seriously damage eye tissue. Exposed individuals may experience eye tearing, redness, and discomfort. Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Defats the skin. May cause eczema-like skin disorders (dermatitis). May be absorbed through the skin. May cause redness NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 1 / 9
and pain. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. High concentrations: Ingestion may cause nausea, headache and dizziness. Chronic Health Effects: May cause damage to the kidneys. High concentrations: May cause central nervous system depression. is mutagenic in a variety of in-vitro bacterial and mammalian cell systems. The implication of these studies in human health is not known. Target Organ(s): Eye Skin Respiratory system Kidney Central nervous system Potential Physical / Chemical Effects: The product is combustible, and heating may generate vapors which may form explosive vapor/air mixtures. OSHA Regulatory Status: This product is hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200. 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS General Information: The product is the liquid part of a two-part liquid and powder cement and/or carbonaceous grout. Follow the Product Use Instructions when working with this product (Section 7 of the MSDS). Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration* 98-00-0 < 90% Synthetic soap 67784-78-5 > 10% * All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. This chemical is hazardous according to OSHA/WHMIS criteria. 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. Get medical attention immediately. Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and give large amounts of milk or water, if person is conscious. Get medical attention immediately. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None. Cool material exposed to heat with water spray and remove it if NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 2 / 9
no risk is involved. Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Solvent vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide Protective Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus, operated in positive pressure mode and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Flammability Class: NFPA Rating Fire = 2. Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relative high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Remove sources of ignition. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Spill Cleanup Methods: Remove sources of ignition. Absorb spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material. Collect in containers and seal securely. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the MSDS. Environmental Precautions: soil. Do not allow material to enter storm or sanitary sewers, groundwater or Notification Procedures: In the event of accidental release, notify relevant authorities in accordance with all applicable regulations. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Local exhaust is recommended. This product is not designed for and should not be used as a working coating on hot face of furnace lining. At temperatures above 70 C (160 F) furfuryl alcohol begins to vaporize and flashoff. Always be certain that cementing and grouting practices allow for the escape of furfuryl alcohol vapors. Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. The product is combustible, and heating may generate vapors which may form explosive vapor/air mixtures. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from heat, spark, open flames and other sources of ignition. Use explosion proof electric equipment. Keep the workplace clean. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Storage: Follow rules for combustible liquids. Keep container closed. Keep away from heat, spark, open flames and other sources of ignition. Store away from incompatible materials. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits: Chemical Name Source Type Exposure Limits Notes CA. Alberta OELs TWA 40 mg/m³ 10 ppm Skin CA. Alberta OELs STEL 60 mg/m³ 15 ppm Skin NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 3 / 9
CA. British Columbia STEL 10 ppm Skin OELs CA. British Columbia TWA 5 ppm Skin OELs CA. Ontario OELs STEL 60 mg/m³ 15 ppm Skin CA. Ontario OELs TWA 40 mg/m³ 10 ppm Skin CA. Quebec OELs TWA 40 mg/m³ 10 ppm Skin CA. Quebec OELs STEL 60 mg/m³ 15 ppm Skin MEX. OELs TWA 40 mg/m³ 10 ppm Skin MEX. OELs STEL 60 mg/m³ 15 ppm Skin US. ACGIH TLV TWA 10 ppm Skin US. ACGIH TLV STEL 15 ppm Skin US. NIOSH Guide IDLH 75 ppm US. OSHA Z-1 PEL TWA 200 mg/m³ 50 ppm Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Provide adequate ventilation and minimize the risk of inhalation of vapors. Provide easy access to water supply or an emergency shower. Respiratory Protection: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. In the United States of America, if respirators are used, a program should be instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 63 FR 1152, January 8, 1998. Respirator type: Use a NIOSH-approved respirator (See 29 CRF 1910.134, respiratory protection standard). Seek advice from supervisor on the company's respiratory protection standards. Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Hand Protection: Wear protective gloves. Be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. Skin Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing. Apron and long sleeves are recommended. Hygiene Measures: Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Avoid smoking, eating, or drinking and storage of tobacco, food and drinks in work areas and areas where there is a risk of contamination from the substances and product. Personal protection equipment should not be worn during lunch breaks. Private clothes and working clothes should be kept separately. Cleaning of personal protective equipment should be done with appropriate special equipment. Observe any medical surveillance requirements. Environmental Exposure Controls: spillages. Environmental manager must be informed of all significant 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Color: Brown Odor: Pungent Odor Threshold: Not applicable. Physical State: Liquid NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 4 / 9
ph: Not applicable Melting Point: No data available. Freezing Point: Not applicable. Boiling Point: 170 C (338 F) @ 750 mmhg Flash Point: 73 C (163 F) (Open Cup) Evaporation Rate: <1 Flammability Limit - Upper (%): 16.3 Flammability Limit - Lower (%): 1.8 Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.4 Specific Gravity: 1.1 Solubility in Water: Completely soluble in water Solubility (Other): No data available. Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Decomposition Temperature: No data available. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): No data available. Viscosity: No data available. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Material is stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Acids. Alkalies. Hazardous Decomposition Products: At Elevated Temperatures: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization may occur in the presence of strong acids or bases or if stored at high temperatures. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Specified Substance(s) Acute Toxicity: Chemical Name Test Results Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 400 mg/kg Inhalation LC50 (4 hour(s), Rat): 233 ppm Oral LD50 (Rat): 177 mg/kg Other Acute: : May cause lung damage if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Synthetic soap: May cause eye irritation on direct contact. Chronic Toxicity: : May cause damage to the kidneys. High concentrations: May cause central nervous system depression. is mutagenic in a variety of in-vitro bacterial and mammalian cell systems. The implication of these studies in human health is not known. NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 5 / 9
Listed Carcinogens: None. Product Information Acute Toxicity: Test Results: No test data available for the product. Other Acute: Harmful if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Chronic Toxicity: May cause damage to the kidneys. High concentrations: May cause central nervous system depression. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment. Mobility: The product contains organic solvents which will evaporate. Persistence and Degradability: The product is not expected to be biodegradable. Bioaccumulation Potential: bioaccumulating. The product does not contain any substances expected to be Other Adverse Effects: None known. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General Information: Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Disposal Methods: Disposal recommendations are based on material as supplied. Disposal must be in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and material characteristics at time of disposal. Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. RCRA Information: D001- IGNITABLE Container: is emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT UN No.: UN2874 Proper Shipping Name: Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III Label(s): 6.1 TDG UN No.: UN2874 Proper Shipping Name: (Solution) (Solution) NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 6 / 9
Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III IATA UN No.: UN2874 Proper Shipping Name: Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III Label(s): Toxic IMDG UN No.: UN2874 Proper Shipping Name: Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III EmS No.: F-A, S-A (Solution) (Solution) 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Canadian Controlled Products Regulations: This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations, Section 33, and the MSDS contains all required information. WHMIS Classification: B3, D2A, D2B Mexican Dangerous Statement: This product is dangerous according to Mexican regulations. Inventory Status This product or all components are listed or exempt from listing on the following inventory: NZIoC, DSL, EINECS, KECI, IECSC, PICCS, TSCA, AICS US Regulations CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4): SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355, Appendix A): Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370): X Acute (Immediate) X Chronic (Delayed) X Fire Reactive Pressure Generating Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory (40 CFR 372): Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130): Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 117.3): Drug Enforcement Act: NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 7 / 9
TSCA TSCA Section 4(a) Final Test Rules & Testing Consent Orders: TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Final Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) (40CFR 721, Subpt. E): regulated. Not TSCA Section 5(e) PMN-Substance Consent Orders: TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D): State Regulations California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): regulated. Not Massachusetts Right-To-Know List: Michigan Critical Materials List (Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Act. 451 of 1994)): Minnesota Hazardous Substances List: New Jersey Right-To-Know List: Pennsylvania Right-To-Know List: Rhode Island Right-To-Know List: 16 OTHER INFORMATION HAZARD RATINGS Health Hazard Fire Hazard Instability Special Hazard NFPA 2 2 0 -- Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe NFPA Label colored diamond code: Blue - Health; Red - Flammability; Yellow - Instability; White - Special Hazards Health Hazard Flammability Physical Hazard Personal Protection HMIS 2* 2 0 G Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe *- Chronic Health Effect Personal Protection codes: B - Safety Glasses, Gloves G - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Vapor Respirator HMIS Label colored bar code: Blue - Health; Red - Flammability; Orange - Physical Hazards; White - Special General Information: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC. ADVISES THE USERS OF THIS PRODUCT TO STUDY THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) AND BECOME AWARE OF PRODUCT HAZARDS AND SAFETY INFORMATION. TO PROMOTE SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, USERS SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS MSDS AND ANY PRODUCT HAZARDS AND SAFETY INFORMATION. NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 8 / 9
Issue Date: Supercedes Date: 07-Oct-2009 SDS No.: 4025 CA Disclaimer: This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be correct. This information should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard workers and the environment. NORTH AMERICAN MSDS 9 / 9