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The Kingsford Products Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel. [phone]
Material Safety
Data Sheet
I Product:
KINGSFORD® CHARCOAL BRIQUETS WITH MESQUITE
Description:
BLACK, SOLID BRIQUETS WITH BROWN MESQUITE WOOD PIECES
Manufacturer Emergency Telephone Nos.
Kingsford Manufacturing Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
For Medical Emergencies, call 1-800-446-1014.
For Transportation Emergencies, call
1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec).
II Health Hazard Data III Hazardous Ingredients
Dust may irritate eyes. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat.
Repeated or prolonged overexposure to the dust may cause coughing,
shortness of breath, and occupational lung disease. Wood dust is a possible
sensitizer. Studies have linked wood dust to nasal cancer in furniture
industry workers. Woodworkers in the building industry (e.g. carpenters) do
not appear to have this increased risk. Due to the product form and typical
use conditions, significant dust exposures are unlikely, and, therefore, the
potential for any chronic effects is low.
Under normal consumer use situations, no medical conditions are known to
be aggravated by exposure to this product.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. Burning charcoal inside without adequate
ventilation can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor.
NEVER burn charcoal inside homes, vehicles or tents.
California Proposition 65 Warning: Combustion (burning) of this product,
like other cooking methods, produces carbon monoxide and other substances
known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm.
FIRST AID:
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If
irritation persists, call a doctor.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. Call a doctor or poison control center.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If irritation or breathing problems develop,
call a doctor.
Ingredients Concentration Worker Exposure Limit
Char dust varies 0.4 mg/m
3
- TLV-TWA
a,b
CAS # 16291-96-6 (respirable dust)
Limestone < 20% 15 mg/m
3
- PEL-TWA
c
CAS # 1317-65-3 (total dust)
5 mg/m
3
- PEL-TWA
c
(respirable fraction)
Sawdust 2 - 10% 1 mg/m
3
- TLV-TWA
a,d
CAS # not assigned (inhalable fraction)
a
TLV-TWA = ACGIH Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average.
b
Based on the ACGIH TLV-TWA for anthracite coal dust.
c
PEL-TWA = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit-Time Weighted Average.
d
Based on the ACGIH TLV-TWA for wood dust.
IARC Monographs (Volume 62, 1995) state that there is sufficient evidence of
the carcinogenicity of wood dust in humans and inadequate evidence of its
carcinogenicity in animals. IARC classification Group 1.
None of the other materials in this product are on the IARC, OSHA, or NTP
carcinogen lists.
Char dust is produced by breakage. Thus, the concentration will vary based
on the amount of breakage.
IV Special Protection and Precautions V Transportation and Regulatory Data
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after direct contact.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation to minimize
exposure to dust.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear safety glasses. In situations where
exposure limits may be exceeded, a NIOSH-approved respirator is advised.
Never barbeque indoors. Never use gasoline to light charcoal. Do not add
lighter fluid directly to burning or hot charcoal. Barbecue away from
flammable items, overhangs, and trees. Make sure ashes are cold before
discarding.
DOT: Not restricted per 49 CFR 172.101(c)(12)(iv).
IMDG/IATA: Carbon, not activated. Not restricted. Passes self-heating
carbon test.
EPA - SARA Title III/CERCLA: This product is regulated under Sections
311/312. This product contains no chemicals that are regulated under
Section 313 or under Section 304/CERCLA.
TSCA 8(b): All components of this product are either on the TSCA 8(b)
Inventory or otherwise exempt from listing.
TSCA 12(b): This product is not subject to TSCA 12(b) reporting
requirements.
VI Spill Procedures/Waste Disposal VII Reactivity Data
Spill Procedures: Remove heat and ignition sources. Vacuum sweep, if
necessary, to avoid generating airborne dust. Wash residual to on-site
treatment area, where appropriate.
Waste Disposal: Reclaim, if possible; otherwise, dispose of in accordance with
all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Store away from open
flames.
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, heat sources, and ignition sources.
VIII Fire and Explosion Data IX Physical Data
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Copious amounts of water.
Solubility in water ................................................................................. Insoluble
1963, 1991 THE CLOROX COMPANY
DATA SUPPLIED IS FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DATE PREPARED
9/2014