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Chemical Datasheet
CARBON, ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE ORIGIN |
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Chemical Identifiers
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- SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
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NFPA 704:
data unavailable
General Description
A black powder or granular mixed with a tar or starch and water binder pressed into regular lumps or briquettes. Heats slowly and ignites in air especially if wet.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Incomplete combustion forms toxic carbon monoxide. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
No significant symptoms (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Explosions have occurred when liquid air contacts organic matter. A cracked tube of activated charcoal immersed in liquid air exploded violently [J. Sci. Inst. 5:24 1928]. Zinc chlorate and charcoal (or finely divided organic material) form mixtures that may ignite or explode. Ignition or explosion may be caused by friction, percussion, or shock [U.S. Army Ordnance Safety Manual 1951].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Inorganic Reducing Agents
Response Recommendations
Firefighting
Remove burning material from load if safe and practicable to do so. Use dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Use water only if flooding quantities are available. (AAR, 2003)
Non-Fire Response
Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material dry. (AAR, 2003)
Protective Clothing
Respirator for dust (USCG, 1999)
First Aid
No treatment required (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density: data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
2.0
at 68.0 ° F
(USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point:
Very high
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
12.0
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Names:
none
CAA RMP:
Not a regulated chemical.
CERCLA:
Not a regulated chemical.
EHS (EPCRA 302):
Not a regulated chemical.
TRI (EPCRA 313):
Not a regulated chemical.
RCRA Chemical Code:
none
Alternate Chemical Names
- ACTIVATED CARBON
- ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
- ANIMAL CARBON
- AUL-X
- AZL 68
- CARBOLEN
- CARBÓN DE HULLA (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN DE HULLA, AGLOMERADOS DE (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN DE HULLA, CAPA DE (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN, CERNIDURAS DE, HECHO DE MADERA DE "PINÓN" (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN, CERNIDURAS DE, QUE NO SEA DE MADERA "PINÓN" (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN, DE MADERA, MOLIDO, TRITURADO, GRANULADO O PULVERIZADO (DOT SPANISH)
- CARBÓN, DE ORIGEN ANIMAL O VEGETAL (DOT SPANISH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS, COQUILLES DE NOIX (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS, EN BRIQUETTES (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS, MOULU, CONCASSÉ, GRANULÉ OU PULVÉRISÉ (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS, TAMISÉ, FAIT À BASE AUTRE QUE DE BOIS DE "PINON" (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON DE BOIS, TAMISÉ, FAIT À BASE DE BOIS DE "PINON" (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARBON, D'ORIGINE ANIMALE OU VÉGÉTALE (DOT FRENCH)
- CHARCOAL
- CHARCOAL SCREENINGS, MADE FROM PINON WOOD
- CHARCOAL SCREENINGS, OTHER THAN PINON WOOD SCREENINGS
- CHARCOAL, BRIQUETTES
- CHARCOAL, SHELL
- CHARCOAL, WOOD
- CHARCOAL, WOOD, GROUND, CRUSHED, GRANULATED OR PULVERIZED
- EDEX-MFC
- GRAPHITE (SYNTHETIC)
- LH 2C20/48
- MINERAL CARBON
- SHELL CHARCOAL
- SYNTHAD
- VEGETABLE CARBON
- WH 5C8/32
- WOOD CHARCOAL
- X 7100-3