1 - Identification of substance:

      Chemical Name: Carbon Nanotubes

      Formula: Carbon

      Chemical Family: Synthetic Graphite

      Synonyms: Carbon Nanotubes

      CAS Number: 7782-42-5 (Graphite)

·        Manufacturer/Supplier:

Cheap Tubes Inc.
112 Mercury drive 
Brattleboro VT, 05301
802.254.6969  

www.cheaptubesinc.com

Revision Date: June 21, 2007

 2 - CNT Composition/Data on components:

·        Chemical characterization:
           Description: (CAS#) 
            Graphite (CAS# 7782-42-5 , 95%)

Component                    %              OSHA/PEL                    ACGIH/TLV

     Synthetic graphite        Up to 100%    15 mg/m3 (total dust)      2 mg/m3 TWA

                                           5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)

            Metallic impurity      Balance

3 - CNT Hazards identification

Potential CNT Health Effects

    Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation

    Skin Contact: No known hazards, but may be mildly irritating

    Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract

    Ingestion: No known hazards, but may irritate gastrointestinal tract

    Acute and Chronic High concentration of dusts may be irritating to eyes, skin,

    Health Effects: mucus membranes and respiratory tract.

·        Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

 4 - CNT First aid measures

·        After inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

·        After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.

·        After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

·        After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

5 - CNT Fire fighting measures

    Flash Point: Not applicable.

    Explosion Limits: Unknown

    Extinguisher Medium: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, or Foam

    Special Procedures: None

    Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide

    Unusual Hazards: Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce dense

    smoke.

·        Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray.

·        Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
  resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)

·        Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6 - Accidental CNT release measures

·        Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation

·        Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment.

·        Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation.

·        Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

 7 - CNT Handling and storage

·        Handling

·        Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

·        Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep away from bright flashes of light.  Flashes of light can cause spontaneous combustion.
 

·        Storage – store in light proof packaging

·        Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.

·        Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Store away from halogens.
Do not store together with acids.

·        Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

8 - CNT Exposure controls and personal protection

·        Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Graphite
                     mg/m3
ACGIH TLV             2
Belgium TWA           2.5
Finland TWA           5
France VME            2
Germany MAK           6
Ireland TWA           5
Korea TLV             2
Netherlands MAC-TGG   2
Poland TWA            2
Sweden NGV            5 (dust)
Switzerland MAK-W     2.5
United Kingdom        5-LTEL
USA PEL               15 mppcf

·        Additional information: No data

 

·        Personal protective equipment

·        General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

·        Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

·        Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

·        Eye protection: Safety glasses

·        Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 - CNT Physical and chemical properties:

·        General Information

 

·        Form: Powders

·        Color: Black

·        Odor: Odorless

Value/Range  Unit    Method

·        Change in condition

·        Melting point/Melting range:             3652-3697 ° C     (subl/vac)

·        Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined

·        Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

 

·        Flash point:                       Not applicable

 

·        Ignition temperature:              Not determined

 

·        Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

 

·        Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.

·        Explosion limits:

·        Lower:                             Not determined

·        Upper:                             Not determined

 

·        Vapor pressure:                    Not determined

 

·        Density:               at   20 ° C            ~ 2.1 g/cm³

 

·        Solubility in / Miscibility with

·        Water:                             Insoluble

10 - CNTs Stability and reactivity

·        Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

·        Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Acids
Halogens
Interhalogens                                                     Alkali metals 

·        Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known

·        Dangerous products of decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

11 - CNTs Toxicological information

·        Acute toxicity:

·        Primary irritant effect:

·        on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

·        on the eye: Irritating effect.

·        Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

·        Subacute to chronic toxicity:
The inhalation of graphite, both natural and synthetic, has caused pneumoconiosis in exposed workers.  The pneumoconiosis found is similar to coal worker's pneumoconiosis.

·        Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12 - CNTs Ecological information:

·         General notes:

Do not allow this material to be released to the environment.

13 - CNTs Disposal considerations

·        Product: Carbon Nanotubes

·        Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.  Specific care should be taken to insure that no carbon nanotubes or carbon nanotube packaging is released into the environment.

·        Uncleaned packagings:

Consult all state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.  Specific care should be taken to insure that no carbon nanotubes or carbon nanotube packaging is released into the environment.

·        Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 - CNTs Transport information

Not a hazardous material for transportation.

 

·        DOT regulations:

·        Hazard class:             None

 

·        Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)

·        ADR/RID class:                None

 

·        Maritime transport IMDG:

·        IMDG Class:               None

 

·        Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

·        ICAO/IATA Class:          None

 

·        Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

15 - CNTs Regulations

·        Product related hazard informations:

This material is listed on the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory and the

following chemical inventories: Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL), European

Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), Korean Existing

Chemicals List (ECL), Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS), the

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS), and the Swiss

Giftliste 1 Inventory of Notified New Substances. In addition, this substance is not

regulated in Japan and excluded from the Japanese Chemical Substances Control Law

according to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, formerly the

Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

 

·        Hazard symbols: Eye Irritant

 

·        Risk phrases: 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

 

·        Safety phrases:
26    In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

 

·        National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.

·        Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.

16 - Other CNTs information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user. 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)

Health Flammability Reactivity BASIS

1 0 0 Synthetic graphite powder

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

Health Flammability Reactivity BASIS

1 0 0 Synthetic graphite powder

Label Precautions:

Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.

Do not breathe dust.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

Keep container closed.

Use with adequate ventilation.

Label First Aid:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulties persist, get medical attention. In

case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. If irritation develops or persists, get medical attention.

Disclaimer: Cheap Tubes Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith and makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Cheap Tubes Inc. makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, regarding the suitability of the material for any purpose or the accuracy of the information contained within this document. Accordingly, Cheap Tubes Inc. will not be

responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.