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MSDS - HK Sivek
MSDS - HK Sivek
MSDS - HK Sivek
/2020
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Indication of danger:
Not a hazardous substance or preparation under the Globally Harmonized System
(GHS). Not a hazardous substance or preparation under EC-directives 67/548/EEC or
1999/45/EC and their various amendments and adaptations. Not hazardous substance or
preparation under CLP-Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Does not contain any of the
“Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern” (SVHC) at levels >0.1 % as defined
in the REACH legislation In 1995 IARC concluded, “There is inadequate evidence in
humans for the carcinogenicity of carbon black.” Based on rat inhalation studies IARC
concluded that there is “sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity
of carbon black,” IARC’s overall evaluation was that “Carbon black is possibly
carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).” This conclusion was based on IARC’s guidelines,
which require such a classification if one animal species exhibits carcinogenicity in two or
more studies. Lung tumors in rats are the result of exposure under “lung overload”
conditions. The development of lung tumors in rats is specific to this species. Mouse and
hamster showed no carcinogenicity in similar studies.
In 2006 IARC re-affirmed its 1995 classification of carbon black as, Group 2B (possibly
carcinogenic to humans).
Applying the rules of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling
Product Name: Carbon Black Revision Date: 3/Feb./2020
(GHS, e.g. UN ‘Purple Book’ , EU CLP Regulation) the results of repeated dose toxicity
and carcinogenicity studies in animals do not lead to classification of Carbon Black for
Specific target organ toxicity (Repeated exposure) and carcinogenicity. UN GHS says that
even if adverse effects are seen in animal studies or in-vitro tests, no classification is
needed if the mechanism or mode of action is not relevant to humans. The European CLP
Regulation also mentions, that no classification is indicated if the mechanism is not
relevant to humans. Furthermore, the CLP guidance on classification and labeling states
that lung overload in animals is listed under mechanism not relevant to humans.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Obtain
medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing/shoes. Flush skin with water. Follow by
Product Name: Carbon Black Revision Date: 3/Feb./2020
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray or fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures: As in any fire, wear self-contained positive-pressure
breathing apparatus, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear. Containers can
build up pressure if exposed to heat (fire). Cool with
water spray.
not in use.
Method: IMDG-Code
Explosion Limits in Air-upper(%): Not determined
Explosion Limits in Air-lower(%): 50g/m3(dust)
Burn Velocity: >45 seconds
(not classifiable as “Highly Flammable”,or “Easily Ignitable”)
UN Number: None
UNProper Shipping Class: Not classified
UN Shipping Class: Not classified
UN Packing Group: Not classified
ADR: Not Dangerous Goods
IATA: Not Dangerous Goods
International Transportation “Carbon black,non-activited,mineral origin”
Identification: Not dangerous according to IMDG-Code.
Not dangerous according to ICAO-TI.