CII Carbon, L.L.C Calcined Petroleum Coke

800 Rockmead Drive, Suite 250 Revised 02/28/2006

Kingwood TX 77339 Page 1 of 3

SECTION I - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION 24 HOUR EMERGENCY INFORMATION

PRODUCT/CHEMICAL NAME: CII Carbon, LLC (281) 359-1487

CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

IDENTIFICATION No.: COKE - 3 HMIS/NEPA

CHEMICAL FAMILY: HAZARD RATING

CAS No.: 64743-05-1

SECTION II - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION & RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES1

COMPOSITION/ CAS No. % WEIGHT (Dry Basis) ACGIH* OSHA*** 1910.1000

TLV (8-hr TWA)** PEL  (8-hr TWA)** 

Carbon / 7440-44-0 97 - 99% Not Established Not Established

Sulfur / 7704-34-9 0.5 - 4.5% Not Established Not Established

Dust ---------------- Note 2 Note 2

1. State, local or other agencies may have established more stringent limits. Consult local agencies for further information.

2. See Additional Information Section IX.

* ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist *** OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration

** TLV-T WA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average **** PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance & Odor Irregular, steel gray to black, 

granular, odorless solid Solubility in Water < 0.1%

Boiling Point Not Applicable Specific Gravity 2 (typically)

Bulk Density 45-55 lbs/ft3 Vapor Pressure Not Applicable

Freezing/Melting Point NA Vapor Density Not Applicable

Heat Value ~14,000 BTU/lb Volatility by weight Negligible

SECTION IV - HEALTH & SAFETY DATA

HEALTH HAZARDS Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS Keep away from all sources of ignition.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE CHRONIC

EYE CONTACT No Data Available

INHALATION (Breathing)

Repeated overexposure to dusts may result in 

irritation of the respiratory tract, pneumoconiosis 

(dust congested lungs), pneumontis (lung 

inflammation), coughing, and shortness of breath.

INGESTION (Swallowing) No Data Available

SKIN No Data Available

Calcined Delayed Petroleum 

Coke, Shot Coke, or Ti-Coke

Carbon, carbonaceous material 

resulting from high temperature 

treatment of green petroleum 

coke

Health

No significant irritation expected. Possible abrasive mechanical 

irritation, dust may cause stinging, watering, or redness. Flush eyes 

with plenty of water.

No significant irritation expected. Possible mechanical irritation. 

Possible irritation of respiratory tract. May aggravate pre-existing 

respiratory conditions. 

No significant health hazards expected. If large quantities are 

ingested, or discomfort occurs, seek medical attention.

First aid is not normally required. May be abrasive and mildy irritating. 

Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation or dermatitis to

susceptible individuals.

CII Material Safety Data Sheet

 4 = Extreme

 3 = Serious

 2 = Moderate

 1 = Minimal

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0

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Fire

Reactivity

Health

Other
Calcined Petroleum Coke

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Flash Point (

o

F) Not Applicable Autoignition Temperature (

o

F) Not Applicable

Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume) Upper NA% Lower NA%

Extinguishing Media Dry chemical type preferred, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray, sand, or earth is recommended.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards

Stability

Hazardous Polymerization

Conditions to Avoid None known

Incompatibility (Materials to avoid)

Typical Decomposition Products Sulfur oxides, carbon oxides (CO/CO2), metal oxides.

SECTION V - FIRST AID MEASURES

EYES

INHALATION (Breathing)

INGESTION (Swallowing)

SKIN First aid is not normally required. Wash any chemical from the skin with soap and water.

SECTION VI - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE

EYE PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

VENTILATION

SKIN PROTECTION

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT

SECTION VII - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Acute: Fire: Reactive

Chronic: Pressure:

SARA 313

EPA (CERCLA) REPORTABLE QUANTITY None

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & STORAGE

SPILLS OR RELEASES

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

SARA 311/312

No special requirements. However, material should be stored to minimize dust formation. The use of appropriate 

respiratory protection is advised when concentrations exceed any established exposure limits. Wash thoroughly after 

handling. Use good personal hygiene practices.

This material, if discarded as product, is not a RCRA "listed" or "characteristic" hazardous waste. Product may be 

processed by an approved recycler, or disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility. Method of disposal selected is 

subject to compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and product characteristics at the time 

of disposal.

Fire & Exposure

If irritation or redness develops, move victim away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes with clean water. If 

symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Reactivity

Use washdown and spread out method. For fires beyond the incipient stage, emergency responders in the immediate 

Appropriate respirator depends upon the type and magnitude of exposure. A NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator (i.e.

type 95 [R or P] particulate filter) may be used under conditions where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed 

exposure limits for dust (see Section IX). Use a positive pressure air respirator, if there is potential for uncontrolled 

release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where air purifying respirators may not provide 

adequate protection. 

Contain and remove by mechanical means (scoop, sweep or vacuum). Prevent spilled material from entering sewers, 

storm drains, or other unauthorized treatment drainage systems and natural waterways.

Recommend using good personal hygiene practices and a clean source of water for flushing eyes and skin.

Not required. However, it is considered good practice to wear gloves when handling.

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, perchlorates, peroxides, nitric acid, especially when heated.

This material may burn , but will not ignite readily. When water is used to extinguish a fire in a confined storage space 

there is the possibility of a steam explosion. Whenever possible, the burning coke in a confined storage space should be 

removed and the material drenched in an open area to extinguish fire.

Material Safety Data Sheet CII 

This material contains no chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA 313 and 40 CFR 372

Approved eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, to safeguard against potential eye contact is recommended.

Mechanically ventilate the work environment to reduce dust concentration and to maintain normal atmospheric oxygen 

levels.

First aid is not normally required. If breathing difficulties develop, move victim away from source of exposure and into 

fresh air. Seek medical attention.

First aid is not normally required. There are no known health effects form ingestion of small amounts. If swallowed and 

symptoms or discomfort develops, seek medical attention.

 Stable 

 Will Not Occur Will Occur 

 Yes 

 Yes 

 Yes No

 Yes 

 No Yes No

 No No

Unstable
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Calcined Petroleum Coke

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SECTION VIII - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

PROPER SHIPPING NAME Petroleum Coke REQUIRED PLACARDING None

HAZARD CLASS Non-Hazardous PACKING GROUP (P.G.)

SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACGIH OSHA MSHA*

10 mg/m3 None Established 10 mg/m3 Total - Time Weighted Average

3 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 None Established Respiratory - Time Weighted Average

None Established 15 mg/m3 None Established Total - Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL)

* Mining Health and Safety Administration

SECTION X - DOCUMENTARY INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE February 2006

PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE August 2005

IDENTIFICATION No. COKE-3

SECTION XI - DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES

The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources believed reliable. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY 

REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR CORRECTNESS 

OF THE INFORMATION, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT, THE SAFETY 

OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE. Although certain hazards are described, we can not guarantee that these 

are the only hazards that exist.

If dust is generated the following exposure guidelines have been established for airborne particulates:

CII 

The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond the supplier's control and may be beyond the 

supplier's knowledge. For this and other reasons, the supplier does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage 

or expense arising out of or in connection with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.