WATER TREATMENT

Terracarb 1000
Material Safety Data Sheet Rev. No. 01/2020/T1000

1. Identification of Product and Company

Product Name: Terracarb 1000

1.1 Type of product:
1.2 Company:
1.3 Emergency telephone:
1.4 Use:
Product for water and waste water application
PT. Behn Meyer Performance Chemicals
Taman Tekno BSD
Block B-1, Sector XI
Tangerang 15314, Indonesia
Telephone: +62 21 756-5000,
Facsimile: +62 21 756 0860/0870
www.behnmeyer.com
+62 21 756-5000
Nutrient bacteria and growth media for bacteria in
waste water treatment applications.

2. Composition /Information on ingredients

Substance name:
Commodity Name: Powder Activated Carbon
Chemical Name: Activated Carbon
Synonym : Activated Carbon
CAS Number : 7440-44-0
Chemical Formula : C
Composition : 92 - 96 %
Others : 4 - 8 %

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3. Hazards Identification

3.1 Eyes : Dust, may cause mechanical irritation, may cause tearing, blurred vision,
photophobia, may cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
3.2 Skin : Dust, may cause skin irritation
3.3 Inhalation : may cause lung damage, may cause pulmonary edema. Inhalation of dust

may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal disturbances, albuminuria, gradual
loss of weight, and Increasing weakness.
3.4 Ingestion : may cause nausea, vomiting, increase salivation.

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Inhalation: Move to fresh air

4.2 Skin Contact: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. for at least 15
minutes. Seek medical attention if any irritation persists.
4.3 Eye Contact: On contact flush eyes liberally with low pressure water for at least
15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.
4.4 Swallowing: Give plenty of water to drink, Clear mouth, nose and throat.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

5. Fire Fighting Measure

5.1 Fire hazard: Warning

This product is not known to be a potential fire hazard /dust explosion hazard.
Decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and dioxide may be released.
5.2 Extinguishing media: Water spray

Fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-container

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face piece operated in pressure-demand or

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positive-pressure mode. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing equipment should

be available for firemen.

6. Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Avoid causing dust.

Do not breathe dust.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

6.2 Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Collect mechanically.

Send for recovery or disposal in suitable containers.

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

6.4 Reference to other sections See Section 8 for information on personal protection

equipment.

Regulatory Requirements : Follow according to REACH EG nr. 2006/1907.

7. Handling and Storage

7.1 Handling:
Use the recommended safety controls and personal protective
Precautions equipment as outlined.
Fully review all data before handling of the material it self :

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Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Keep away from contact with clothing
and other combustible materials. Observe good personal hygiene and housekeeping practices.
7.2 Storage:

Do not store this material near any strong acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables or any other
type of reactive material. Do not expose the material to extreme temperatures.
7.3 Regulatory requirements:
Store materials according to all local, state and federal guidelines that are established.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Exposure control :

Germany: Air limit value - Active Carbon alveolar fraction: 1.5 mg/m3 (long term).
Germany: Air limit value - Active Carbon respirable fraction: 4 mg/m3 (long term).
Interim DNEL inhalation long term (repeated):
- Industry workers: 3 mg/m3
- Professional workers: 3 mg/m3
- Consumer: 0.5 mg/m3
8.2 Eye protection:
Recommend safety glasses with side shields as good industrial hygiene practice.
8.3 Respiratory protection:

Wear NIOSH approved dust mask in situations where airborne

concentrations may exceed the OSHA PEL for nuisance dusts.
8.4 Skin protection:
Gloves are recommended as good industrial hygiene practice.
8.5 Combustible dust:
Ensure that dust-handling systems (such as exhaust ducts,

dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent
the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment). Use
only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form and Colour Black Powder

Odour No odour
Iodine number (mg/g) 900 - 1000
pH value (1%) at 25 ºC 7±2
Freezing/ Melting point >350°C
Boiling point >150°C
Flash point Not available
Ignition temperature Not available
Self-inflammability Product is not self igniting
Danger of explosion Product is not explosive

10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity : This product shows no reactivity under the specified conditions of storage,
shipment and use.
10.2 Chemical stability : This product is stable under the specified conditions of storage, shipment
and use.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions : Not applicable.
10.4 Conditions to avoid : Not applicable.
10.5 Incompatible materials : Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products : CO2, CO.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
- Oral: Acute toxic class method (OECD 423): LD50 > 2000 mg/kg bw (female rat).
- Inhalation: Standard acute method: LC50 > 8.5 mg/L.

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Primary irritant effect

Skin: irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
Eyes: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.

12. Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity : Non toxic.

The substance is highly insoluble in water ..
12.2 Persistence and degradability: These product is biodegradable and eco friendly

13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste classification:

Unused product and packaging do not exhibit a characteristic of and are not listed as
EPA hazardous waste.
Consult state and local regulations for local requirements.
13.2 Disposal method:

Prior to disposal, all disposal procedures should be reviewed with state and local regulatory
agencies. If local approval is obtained, small quantities may be sent to local landfill. Consult
state and local regulations for local requirements.

14. Transport Information

14.1 General Information: Not regulated.

(The Product is not classified as dangerous for transport.)

14.2 RID/ADR: Non hazardous for transport: this substance is considered to be non hazardous
for transport.

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14.3 IATA: Non hazardous for air transport: Non hazardous for air transport

14.4 IMO: Non hazardous for sea transport: Non hazardous for sea transport

15. Regulatory Information

Classification/ symbol: Environmentally nontoxic.

16. Other Information

This material safety data sheet according to REACH EG nr. 2006/1907.

This material safety data is revision safety data from product ultrabiotreat NP35
Issued date 02 January 2020

These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee,
as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determines the
suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. This information contains product
specifications which may be altered without prior notice.

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