Bituminous coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting of carbonized plant matter. Prolonged inhalation of coal dust can lead to coal worker's pneumoconiosis, a serious lung disease. Coal dust is also combustible and may spontaneously ignite if allowed to accumulate. Proper ventilation and protective equipment are recommended when handling coal to prevent health issues and fires.
Bituminous coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting of carbonized plant matter. Prolonged inhalation of coal dust can lead to coal worker's pneumoconiosis, a serious lung disease. Coal dust is also combustible and may spontaneously ignite if allowed to accumulate. Proper ventilation and protective equipment are recommended when handling coal to prevent health issues and fires.
Bituminous coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting of carbonized plant matter. Prolonged inhalation of coal dust can lead to coal worker's pneumoconiosis, a serious lung disease. Coal dust is also combustible and may spontaneously ignite if allowed to accumulate. Proper ventilation and protective equipment are recommended when handling coal to prevent health issues and fires.
Bituminous coal is a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting of carbonized plant matter. Prolonged inhalation of coal dust can lead to coal worker's pneumoconiosis, a serious lung disease. Coal dust is also combustible and may spontaneously ignite if allowed to accumulate. Proper ventilation and protective equipment are recommended when handling coal to prevent health issues and fires.
SECTION 2 INGREDIENTS & RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS COMPOSITION % WEIGHT AS RECEIVED OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV (Typical) None established. None established. MOISTURE 1.0 10.0
ASH 4.0-20.0 15 mg/M as nuisance dust less than 1% quartz 10 mg/M as nuisance dust less than 1% quartz
TOTAL SULFUR 0.5-2.2 5.0 ppm as SO 2 2.00 ppm as SO 2
FIXED CARBON 50.0-72.0 None established None established
VOLATILE MATTER* INCLUDING ELEMENTAL AND COMPOUNDS OF: 17.0-37.0 HYDROGEN 4.8-5.3 None established None established NITROGEN 1.2-1.6 None established None established CHLORINE .08-.19 1.0 ppm 1.0 ppm COAL DUST 2.4 mg/ M respirable fraction, <5% SiO 2 10 mg/ M >5% SiO 2 % SiO 2 +2 2 mg/M respirable fraction, <5% SiO 2 10 mg/ M >5% SiO 2 % SiO 2 +2
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 260-365F % VOLATILITY BY VOLUME: Negligible MELTING POINT: 750 F VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A AVERAGE SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 1.43 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Non-soluble HETEROGENOUS - CARBONACEOUS APPEARANCE & ODOR: Irregular, rectangular-shaped chunks or particles, dense, grayish-black to black color with slight, minimal dank odor.
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SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: When exposed to flame of temperatures in excess of 260 F. EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halon, and water fog. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use washdown and spread out method. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Susceptible to spontaneous combustion. Highly combustible and/or explosive when in dust or powder form.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH DATA TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA: Coal may liberate various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) upon thermal decomposition. There is no clear evidence that coal is carcinogenic to man or experimental animals because of their polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content. However, there is evidence that these PAHs may play an active role in the generation of lung cancer seen in cigarette smokers or tar-roofing workers.
Coal may release small quantities of methane gas over a period of time. Progression of tuberculosis is greatly increased in pneumoconiosis but susceptibility is apparently not increased. ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION
The principal health hazard associated with coal occurs during its mining and transport. Coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) can occur in miners after as little as 15 years of excessive inhalation of respirable coalmine dust. Respirable quartz particles and free silica may be co-implicated. Coal dust is deposited in the lungs where its site of action is the lung parenchyma, lymph nodes and hila. The severity of the disease is directly related to the amount of coal dust in the lungs. In the simple stages, the disease is detectable by x-ray as round, irregular "macules"of 1-5 mm. This stage typically does not change lung function or shorten life. The chronic stage of CWP, however, involves massive pulmonary fibrosis that does impair pulmonary function and shorten life.
Chronic Bronchitis (lung inflammation, coughing attacks, difficult breathing, etc.) and emphysema can result from excessive coal dust inhalation.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be exacerbated by pneumonias leading to rapidly developing lung damage (Caplans Syndrome).
INGESTION
May cause irritation. No data available
SKIN CONTACT
May cause irritation. No data available.
EYE CONTACT
Irritation of the eye. No data available
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
First aid procedures generally dont apply to this product. Maintain exposure to coal dust according to applicable regulatory standards.
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SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable if properly stored to inhibit oxidation. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization has not been known to occur under normal temperatures and pressures. However, coal dust may react slowly with oxygen at room temperature. Heat accelerates the process, which could lead to spontaneous ignition in piles of coal dust. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
1. Allowing coal to stand in water. 2. Storing coal on loose or porous ground. 3. Piling coal around upright steel or wooden posts, crane supports, underground drains, steam or hot water lines or areas where there is refuse such as wood, straw, growing vegetation or other organic material. 4. Storage in closed hampers, bins, receptacles, etc. without positive ventilation. INCOMPATIBLES:
TYPICAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May liberate hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and hydrogen, coal tar pitch volatiles upon thermal decomposition.
SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use with adequate ventilation. VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: MSHA/NIOSH approved dust respirator. Appropriate respirator depends upon type and magnitude of exposure. MECHANICAL (General): Recommended for use in enclosed or semi-enclosed work areas. EYE PROTECTION: Splash goggles or shields with safety glasses PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Neoprene, PVC OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Employee must wear appropriate impervious clothing and equipment to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact with this substance.
SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & STORAGE: Do not permit accumulation of dust or spillage. See also conditions to avoid, above. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES: Cleanup by excavation, vacuum collection or washdown. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
1. Incinerate in combustion device or system. 2. Dispose in approved, regulated landfill.
SECTION 9 - DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BITUMINOUS COAL REQUIRED PLACARDING: NONE HAZARD CLASS: Non-Hazardous PACKING GROUP (P.G.): III N.A/U.N. NUMBER: NONE
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SECTION 10 - EPA SARA TITLE III INFORMATION SECTION 311/312 ACUTE: N/A CHRONIC: N/A HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Non- Hazardous FIRE: N/A PRESSURE: N/A REACTIVE: N/A
SECTION 11 REMARKS
This material contains fused polycyclic hydrocarbons. The OSHA interpretation of coal tar pitch volatiles (Section 1910, 1002) is as follows: Coal tar pitch volatiles include the fused polycyclic hydrocarbons which volatize from the distillation residues of coal, petroleum, wood, and other organic matter. The OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV for coal tar pitch volatiles is 0.2 mg/M (basis one soluble fraction).
SECTION 12 - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY DATA REPORTABLE COMPONENTS: FEDERAL EPA % SARA RQ CERCLA RQ RCRA NO. BITUMINOUS COAL
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----- NOTE: OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication) do not consider coal as a hazardous material and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is not required. The information contained herein is based on data available at this time and is believed to be accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Since information contained herein may be applied under conditions beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar, no responsibility is assumed for the results of its use. The person receiving this information shall make his own determination of the suitability of the material for his particular purpose.