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NYACOL® NYAGRAPH
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Chemical Product and Company Identification
Trade Name:
Chemical Name:
Synonyms:
Product Code:
Use:
Manufacturer:
Emergency Telephone:
E-Mail Contact:

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3.

NYACOL® Nyagraph – All Grades
Acid-treated natural graphite flake
None.
Nyagraph
Fire barrier additive for polymer systems
Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.
Megunko Road, P.O. Box 349, Ashland, MA 01721 U.S.A.
508-881-2220
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
info@nyacol.com

Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component
Natural Graphite

CAS RN
7782-42-5

Sulfuric Acid7664-93-9

Silica (Quartz) / Mica14808-60-7

Component
Natural Graphite
Sulfuric Acid
Silica (Quartz) / Mica

EINECS #231-955-3
231-639-5
238-878-4

Exposure Limits
2 mg/m3 respirable (ACGIH TLV)
15 mppcf (OSHA PEL)
1 mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV)
1 mg/m3 (OSHA PEL)
0.05 mg/m3 respirable (ACGIH TLV)
Mica – 20 mppcf (OSHA PEL)
Quartz (respirable) – 250 mppcf/(%SiO2+2) (OSHA PEL)

Percent By Weight>75

RTECS #MD9659600WS5600000
VV7330000

REACH #
Not registered by NNT.
Not registered by NNT.
Not registered by NNT.

10 – 20<5Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview:

CAUTION! May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to skin, eyes, andrespiratory tract. Contains silica (quartz) which can cause cancer (depending upon
duration and period of exposure).

Potential Health Effects / Health Hazard Identification
Acute Exposure:High concentrations of graphite dusts may be irritating to the eyes, mucous
membranes, respiratory tract, and skin.
Chronic Exposure:
Inhalation of high concentrations of graphite dusts over prolonged periods may
cause pneumoconiosis. Symptoms can include cough, shortness of breath anddecreased pulmonary function. Pre-existing pulmonary disorders such as
emphysema may possibly be aggra-vated by prolonged exposure to highconcentrations of graphite dusts.

Other Hazards
Known Synergists:
Fire / Explosion Hazard:

Corrosion Hazard:

Inhalation of high concentrations of crystalline silica dusts over prolonged periods oftime may cause silicosis and has also been linked to an increased incidence of lungcancer. The symptoms are similar to those above for pneumoconiosis.
None known.
Graphite dusts are electrically conductive. Accumulations of dust may cause
shorting of electrical circuits. Care should be taken to seal electrical circuits andswitches that may be affected. Dusts should not be emitted to the atmosphere
where they may settle on and cause shorting of outside electrical equipment.
Graphite forms an explosive mixture with air, and may be spontaneously
combustible in air.
Not available.

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First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
First Aid Facilities:

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Special Exposure Hazard:

Personal Protection:

Storage:

Prior to working with this chemical, workers should be trained on its proper handlingand storage.
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection:
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:

9.

Material is very slippery. Use care when cleaning spilled material. Remove ignition
sources. Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe manner, wet toavoid dust generation, deposit in sealed containers. Ventilate area after clean-up iscomplete.
See Section 8.

Handling and Storage
Handling:

8.

Bulk material is non-combustible. Dusts are combustible.
Use water, CO2, dry chemical or foam to extinguish.
Wear standard full firefighter turn-out gear (full bunker gear) and respiratory
protection (SCBA).
Material volume expands up to 200-300 times when exposed to heat.

Accidental Release Measures
Leaks and Spills:

7.

Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops
or persists.
Wash thoroughly with mild soap and water. Dermatitis should be treated
symptomatically by a physician.
Not expected to be an important route. If material is ingested, vomiting may beinduced. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Remove from exposure. Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if
breathing has stopped.
Eye wash station. Syrup of Ipecac.

Firefighting Measures
Flammability:
Extinguishing Media:
Protective Equipment:

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Wear proper respiratory protection to limit exposure to acceptable levels.
Wear protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin contact.
Contact lenses should not be worn. Wear dust-proof chemical goggles and faceshield unless full-face respiratory protection is worn.

Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Odor:
Physical State:pH:
Boiling Point:
Melting Point:
Flash Point:
Vapor Pressure:Oxidizing Properties:
Solubility in Water:
Density:
Specific Gravity:
Volatile by Weight:
Viscosity:
Explosion Limits:
Partition Coefficient:
Evaporation Rate:

Soft black solid
Slight to none.
Solid>6
Not applicable.
3650°C (sublimes)
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
None.
Insoluble
Not available.
2 – 2.5
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

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NYACOL® NYAGRAPH
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Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibility with Other
Materials:
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Hazardous
Polymerization:

11.

LD50, Rat, Oral
No information found.
See Section 3.
See Section 3.
See Section 3.
See Section 3.

No information found.
No information found.

Carbon (graphite) fibers are difficult to dispose of by incineration. Wastes should bepackaged and disposed of in a landfill authorized for the disposal of wastes of thistype in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Transport Information
Regulations
U.S. D.O.T.

15.

Will not occur.

Disposal Considerations
Disposal Considerations:

14.

Water, oxides of sulfur. Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form whenheated to decomposition.

Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Persistence:

13.

Graphite is a strong reducing agent and reacts violently with oxidizers, such as
fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, potassium peroxide.

Toxicological Information
Material
Expandable Graphite:
Eye Effects:
Skin Effects:
Inhalation Effects:
Ingestion Effects:

12.

Material is stable in ambient conditions. Material will expand (up to 200 to 300times) when exposed to temperatures above 150°C.
Incompatibles.

Shipping Name
Not applicable.

Hazard Class
Not applicable.

Packing GroupNot applicable.

U.N. Number
Not applicable.

Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations
EPA TSCA Inventory:
SARA Section 313:
D.O.T. Regulations:
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65:
Canadian Regulations
Domestic Substance List:
WHMIS:All ingredients listed.
Not applicable.
See Section 14.
The crystalline silica component of this material has been identified as a "chemicalknown to the state of California to cause cancer."
All ingredients listed.
Controlled D2A, E

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Other Information
NFPA 704 Hazard Rating:
HMIS® Hazard Rating:
Recommended Use:Work Alert:
MSDS Prepared By:

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Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0
Health - *3, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0
Protective Equipment - E; safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator
Flame retardant additive
Workers using this product should read and understand this MSDS and be trained in
the proper use of this material.
John G. Blumberg, Esq.
1100 East Hector Street, Suite 206
Conshohocken, PA 19428 U.S.A.
610-825-8823
November 8, 2010
October 10, 2008

This MSDS has been prepared with data from Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.’s laboratories, raw material suppliers
and government publications.
Information herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Suggestions are made without warranty or guaranteeof results. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the products for the intended use, and theuser assumes the risk and liability in connection therewith. We do not suggest violation of any existing patents orgive permission to practice any patented invention without license.
NYACOL® is a registered trademark of Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc.