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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbon Fiber “TORAYCA” Sizing Type “5”
1. IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY: Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc.
SECTION: Technical Center
ADDRESS: 2030 Highway 20; Decatur, AL 35602 USA
TEL No. : (256) 260-2626; contact: Director of Technical Center
FAX No. : (256) 260-1063
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Environmental, Safety and Health)
2.1 CLASS NAME OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS FOR SDS
Non-hazardous material
2.2 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Explosive: N/A
2.3 ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Toxic Substance: No case of disease, which is caused by Carbon Fiber, has been
reported. Short fiber, for example particles or fly, can cause transient skin irritation.
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
2.4.1 Carbon Fiber is electrically conductive, and it can cause the short-circuiting of
electrical equipment.
2.4.2 Airborne Carbon Fiber can also disturb electrical equipment.
2.5 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Primary Route of Entry: Inhalation, Eyes, Dermal, Ingestion
Effects of Overexposure:
Inhalation: Nuisance dust may cause temporary but reversible respiratory
problems.
Eyes: Abrasive action may cause damage to the outer surface of the eye.
Avoid wearing contact lenses if airborne carbon fiber/particle fly is
particularly heavy.
Skin Contact: Fiber contact may cause slight itching and irritation.
Ingestion: Not a likely source of entry due to physical nature of material.
Chronic: Product does not contain carcinogenic materials as defined by
OSHA Communication Act 1910.1200.
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3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL TYPE: Carbon (Carbon Fiber)
CAS Number: 7440-44-0
SUBSTANCE ( ) MIXTURE (O): UN CLASS & UN NUMBER: N. A.
Chemical Name
Comp.
(%)
Chemical Formula (Constitutional Formula, Structural Formula) CAS No. TSCA
Carbon Fiber >94 Carbon Fiber 7440-44-0 Registered
Sizing Agent <2 Not open to public Registered Registered
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
4.1 INHALATION
Move to fresh air and wash inside of mouth with water. If dizzy or unbalanced, seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
4.2 SKIN CONTACT
If transient skin irritation occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with
soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse.
4.3 EYE CONTACT
Immediately wash eyes with an excessive amount of water for at least 15 minutes. If contacts
are being used, remove the lens and flush the eyes again with water for an additional 5 to 10
minutes. If the eyes feel uncomfortable or have prickly feeling, seek medical attention as soon
as possible.
4.4 INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with fresh water. Then drink two or three glasses of
water. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 SPECIFIC HAZARDS WITH REGARD TO FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Apply water from a safe distance to cool and protect surrounding area.
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
In case of fire, use water spray, foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide or dry sand should be used for small fires.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 MEASURES FOR HANDLING PERSONNEL
No special measures requested
6.2 MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
No special measures requested
6.3 MEASURES WHEN HANDLING SPILLED SUBSTANCE
N/A
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
Exposure control for individuals handling product:
Contact with carbon fiber can cause transient skin irritation. Hold the paper tube when
handling bobbins to limit contact. To limit exposure wear cloth/leather gloves and
cover exposed areas with normal work clothing. Additional protection may be needed
if particle limits are excessive.
Protective measures against fire & explosion: N/A
7.2 STORAGE
Store bobbins in a cool, dark space. Low humidity is recommended.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
No data are available for the product
Content
Carbon Fiber
LABOR SAFETY & HEALTH ACT(JAPAN)
ppm (mg/m
3
)
2.9mg/m
3
(reference value by Kokuji
by Min. of Labor Japan (1995))
OSHA ppm (mg/m
3
)
2.0mg/m
3
as the total dust of first class
dust by the Japanese regulation
(reference value) etc.
ACGIH ppm (mg/m
3
)
10.0mg/m
3
as the kyuunyuusei dust not
classified to other categories, etc.
(reference value)
8.2 ENGINEERING MEASURES
Local extract ventilation is recommended where dust and fly are generated
by cutting or processing Carbon Fiber. Filter in ventilation is requested to prevent
dust and fly from being discharged into open air.
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8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
8.3.1 Respiratory protection: Adequate respirator is suggested to keep from inhaling dust
and fly particles.
8.3.2 Eye protection: Adequate protective goggles are suggested to keep eyes from dust
and fly.
8.3.3 Hand, skin and body protection: Adequate protective gloves are suggested to keep
skin from dust and fly.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Black fiber
Odor : None
Density : 1.6~2.0 Boiling point : N/A
Melting point : N/A Vapor pressure : N/A
Vapor density : N/A Solubility(%) : In soluble
in water: N/A
in others: N/A
Volatility : N/A Others : N/A
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY (PHYSICAL HAZARD)
Flash point : None
Spontaneous ignition temperature : None
Explosion limit (%) : None
Upper: None
Lower: None Combustibility: Not Spontaneous Reactivity with water: None
Flammability : N/A Dust explosion: N/A
Oxidizibility : Oxidized by strong oxidizer. Stable for other chemicals Self-reactivity : None
Oxidation can progress slowly and become red-hot when exposed to high temperatures greater than
240 C in air.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: N/A
Sub-chronic toxicity: N/A
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Chronic toxicity: N/A
Carcinogenic effects: No silicosis case has been reported on inhalation test with mouse.
Mutagenic effects: In one component of Sizing Agent, Bisphenol A epoxy resin, the mutagenic
effect on a microbe is recognized.
Irritant properties: Contact with fly or dust can cause skin irritation.
Teratogenic effects: N/A
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability: N/A
Bioaccumulation: N/A
Fish toxicity: N/A
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
13.1 In case of disposal, this product must be treated as industrial waste, separated from
public waste.
13.2 This product should not be incinerated. Carbon fiber can not be incinerated well by a general
incinerator, and the fibrous fragments, which may be generated by insufficient incineration,
may cause the short-circuiting of electrical equipment.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
N/A
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory/Classification
Reg. Info. Substance Name Allowed Concentration
TSCA (USA) No. N/A 7440-44-0
Carbon Fiber
N/A N/A
EINECS No. N/A N/A N/A N/A
California Proposition 65 N/A N/A N/A N/A
FDA N/A N/A N/A N/A
UL N/A N/A N/A N/A
CAS N/A 7440-44-0 N/A N/A
REACH Article Only Carbon Fiber N/A N/A
OSHA N/A N/A N/A N/A
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16. OTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OF LAST REVISION:
SDS NUMBER. : CFA-005 SDS-3
Document History:
Date: Dec. 3, 1999
Rev: December 2, 2008
Reviewed: January 31, 2012
Revised June 29, 2015
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter Information ) are
presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Toray Carbon Fibers
America Inc. makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is
supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving it will make their own determination as to its
suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will Toray Carbon Fibers America Inc. be
responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon
information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCANTABIBLTY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF
ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO
INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.