MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

May be used to comply with OSHA’S Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. 

Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.

Revision 9/21/2001 MSDS #30

SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Calcined Petroleum Coke 

Generic Name: Carbon 

Chemical Family: Carbon

SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATON

Hazardous Components:

(Specific Chemical identity: Common Names)

CALCINED PETROLEUM COKE......CAS #: 64743-05-1

The exposure limit for calcined petroleum coke has not been specifically 

established. It is referenced as a nuisance dust.

NUISANCE DUST: Total and respirable dust......if generated

CAS #: Exposure Limit Units Agency Type

None 10.00 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA-T-Dust

None 5.00 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA-T-Dust

None 15.00 mg/m3 OSHA TWA-T-Dust

None 5.00 mg/m3 OSHA TWA-T-Dust

None 10.00 mg/m3 CAL-OSHA TWA-T-Dust

None 5.00 mg/m3 CAL-OSHA TWA-T-Dust

This product contains no chemicals subject to reporting requirements of SARA 

313 AND 40 CFR 372.

SECTION III PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point: N/A Specific Gravity: 2.04-2.25 g/cc

Vapor Pressure: N/A Melting Point: N/A

Vapor Density: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A

Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Grey to black......No odor

SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (method used) N.A.

Extinguishing Media: Chemical type preferred.

Dust Explosion Potential: Ventilation may be required.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

NFPA Health Hazard: 1 Hazard Ranking:

HAZARD Flammability: 0 0 = Least

CLASS Reactivity: 0 1 = Slight

Other: 2 = Moderate

3 = High

4 = Extreme

SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: None

Incompatibility: (Materials to avoid) 

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents such as: Per 

Chlorates, Peroxides and Nitric Acid, especially when heated.

Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: 

Carbon Dioxide and/or Carbon Monoxide

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Conditions to avoid: None

SECTION VI HEALTY HAZARD DATA

Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion? ........ Yes
EYE CONTACT: Contact with dust may be abrasive and irritating to the eyes 

and may cause stinging sensation and redness.

SKIN CONTACT: This material is not known to be a skin irritant. Skin 

absorption of this material is unlikely.

INHALATION: No harmful effects are expected from breathing dusts of this 

material. Prolonged or repeated overexposure to dust may result in chronic 

Bronchitis with symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath.

INGESTION: No harmful effects are expected from ingestion of this material.

SECTION VII PERCAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: sweep or vacuum.

Waste Disposal Method: One or more constituents of this product may be 

considered to be or may become after normal use, hazardous substances under 

Local, State or Federal Regulations; or when discarded, may be considered a 

hazardous waste under Local, State or Federal regulations.

Disposer must comply with Federal, State and Local Disposal or 

Discharge Laws.

Handling and Storing Precautions: NONE

SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)

Use OSHA approved Respirator for Nuisance Dust.

Ventilation: Local Exhaust: To Dust Collector ........... Mechanical: None

Protective Gloves: None

Eye Protection: Safety Glasses

Other protective Clothing or Equipment: None

Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep work area clean

DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued.

HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR 

ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS 

EXPRESSED OR IS TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR 

COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION, THE RESULTS TO BE 

OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE 

PRODUCCT, THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT OR THE HAZARDS 

RELATED TO ITS USE.

This information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them 

shall make his/her own determination as to the suitability of the product for his/her particular 

purpose and on the condition that he/she assumes the risk of use thereof.