MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Company: COLAN PRODUCTS PTY LIMITED
Address: 6 Woods Close, Huntingwood NSW 2148
Telephone Number: (61 2) 9672 7888
Emergency Telephone Number: 0418 460 721
Product Name: Carbon Woven Fabrics & Tapes
Other Names: Carbon Fabrics & Tapes
Manufacturer s Product Code: AC series Fabrics
UN Number: N/A
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: Non-hazardous
Hazchem Code: N/A
Poisons Schedule Number: N/A
Use: Composite Reinforcement Textiles
Emergency Overview
The product is a non-hazardous product.
Hazard Rating
Least: 0, Slight: 1, Moderate: 2, High: 3, Extreme: 4
Health Fire Reactivity
Carbon Fibre 1 0 0
Experimental Sizing 1 1 0
Primary Route(s) of Exposure
Inhalation, skin, eye.
Health Effects
Acute
Swallowed: Temporary mechanical irritation of the digestive tract. Observe
individual – if symptoms develop, consult a physician.
Eye: Eye contact with dusts and fibres may produce temporary mechanical
irritation.
Skin: Skin contact with dusts and fibres may produce itching and temporary
mechanical irritation.
Inhaled: Inhalation of dusts and fibres may result in irritation of the upper
respiratory tract (mouth, nose and throat).
Chronic There are no other know health effects associated with chronic exposure to
this product.
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion TWA/CEILING
Carbon fibre 7440-44-0 91.0 – 98.2% No permissible limits
(PEL/TLV) have been
established by OSHA or
ACGIH
Sizing Agent Sizing is proprietary 0.2% – 9.0% –
First Aid
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water. An emetic is not necessary unless choking is
apparent. Seek medical attention
Eye: Wash with running water using eye bath or wash bottle. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with mild soap and running water. Use a washcloth to help remove dust
and fibres. To avoid further irritation, do not rub or scratch irritated areas.
Rubbing or scratching may force fibres into the skin. Seek medical attention
if irritation persists.
Inhaled: Move individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Advice to Doctor: Emergency treatment.
Others: Observe good personal hygiene.
Flash Point: Not applicable, combustible when dry.
Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Upper Flammability Limit: None Lower Flammability Limit: None
Flash Point Method: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide and water spray.
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None known
Fire-Fighting Instructions:
In any sustained fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and a full bunker turnout gear.
Every company should have written Fire Evacuation Policy including training that complies to
government regulations.
Special Exposure Hazards From Fire:
Apply water from a safe distance to cool and protect surrounding areas.
Measures for handling personnel: No special measures requested.
Measures for environmental effects: No special measures requested.
Measures when handling spilled substances: Not applicable
Clean-Up Procedures: Scoop up material and put into a suitable container for disposal as a
non-hazardous waste.
Response Procedures: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures: None.
Handling Procedures:
In accordance with good working practices keep the product in its package as long as practicable to
minimise potential dust generation. Keep the work areas clean.
Exposure control for handling personnel:
Not applicable
Protective measures against fire and explosion:
Not applicable
Others:
Touching carbon fibre directly can cause transient skin irritation. Hold the paper tube while
handling bobbins.
Storage Procedures:
Store in a cool and dark space. Low humidity is recommended.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Exposure Standards: Carbon Fibre (50-100%)
OEL: 10mg/m
3
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation (if needed) to minimize airborne dust levels.
Filter in ventilation is requested to prevent dust and fly from being
discharged into open air.
Engineering Controls: Not Applicable
Personal Protection: Respiratory Protection – Some application of these products may not
required respiratory protection. However, if airborne fibrous glass
concentrations exceed regulatory limits, respiratory protection apparatus
for nuisance dusts is recommended.
Skin/Eye Protection – Good personal hygiene and the use of barrier
creams, caps, protective gloves, cotton coveralls, or long sleeved loose
fitting clothing will maximize comfort. Vacuum equipment may be used
to remove fibres from clothes. Work clothing should be laundered
separately from other clothing. When there is a chance of airborne glass
fibres contacting eyes, wear appropriate eye protection such as safety
glasses with side shields.
Appearance: Woven fabric black in colour with no odour.
Melting Point: ca.3550 C
Boiling Point: >900 C
Freezing Point: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.77
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Additional Information:
No additional information available
Stability and reactivity: Stable in normal storage conditions
Thermal sizing decomposition (approx.): 220 C
Flash point: None Auto ignition temperature: None
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Explosion limit (%): Upper: None Combustibility: Spontaneous: None
Lower: None
Reactivity with water: None Flammability: None
Dust explosion: Not applicable Self-reactivity: None
Oxidized ability: Oxidised by strong oxidizer. Stable to other chemicals. Oxidation can progress
slowly and become red-hot in high temperature greater than 240 C in air.
Acute toxicity: None Sub-chronic toxicity: None Chronic toxicity: None
Carcinogenic effects: MAK. : Class III A2.
No silicosis case is reported on inhalation test with mouse.
Irritant Properties: Contact with fly or dust can cause skin pricking.
Allergenic and Sensitizing effects: Long term and repeated contact can cause skin irritation.
Effects of irregular exposure: The principal component of the epoxy sizing can give skin
and breathing irritation.
Carbon fibre has not been classified as ecology pollution.
Biodegradability: Not applicable Bioaccumulation: Not applicable
Fish Toxicity: Not applicable
Disposal Instructions:
Scrap or waste of this product must be treated as industrial waste, separated from public waste.
Scrap or waste of this product must not be incinerated. Carbon fibre cannot be incinerated well by
general incinerator and the fibrous fragments generated by insufficient incineration may cause the
short-circuiting of electrical equipments.
No other special precautions required.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Department of Transport (DOT) Information
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable / not regulated
Hazard Class: Not applicable
UN/NA: Not applicable
D.O.T. Hazard Substances: Not applicable
(Reportable Quantity of Product)
D.O.T. Label Required: Not applicable
Additional Transportation Regulations:
No additional information available.
There are no particular laws applicable to these products
Work/Hygiene Practices:
Recommend washing work clothes separately and wipe out the washing machine after use.
Health and Safety on Product Packaging:
Contact with fibrous carbon may cause temporary skin irritation. Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting
clothing when handling the material. Gloves and eye protection may be appropriate in certain
operations. Wash with soap and warm water after handling. Use of a disposable mask in accordance
with Occupational Safety and Health Administration 1910.134 respiratory protection requirements
designed for nuisance dust is advisable where high dust levels may be encountered.
CONTACT POINT: 1. Mr Damien Bensley, General Manager
Tel. No. (61 2) 9672 7888
2. Emergency Tel. No.: 0418 460 721
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATI ON
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be, whether it
originated with Colan Products or not. Much of the information contained in this Material Safety
Data Sheet originates from the suppliers, this information cannot be warranted by Colan Products to
be correct or appropriate for the recipient s intended use. Recipients are advised to confirm in
advance of need that the information is correct, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.