Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

Trade Name:	Austin Black ®, a ground coal product. Austin Black is a registered trade name of Coal Fillers Incorporated.
Product type:	Bituminous Coal
Product Chemical Name:	Bituminous Coal, a naturally occurring mineral
Chemical Family:	Carbon
Product Trivial Name:	Ground coal filler
Manufacturer:	Coal Fillers Incorporated State Route 640, Bluefield, VA 24605 Emergency Telephone No: (276) 322-4675
Prepared by:	Health, Safety, and Environmental
Issue Number	3
Date revised:	Feburary 26, 2007
Previous revision date:	Feburary 26, 2004
Reason for revision:	Three year review of MSDS. No revisions required.

Section 2 - Composition/Information on Hazardous Ingredients

Substance Name	C.A.S. Number	% by Weight
Bituminous Coal	Not Applicable	90 - 100
Silica (Quartz)	14808-60-7	0.1 - 1.0

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Physical Hazards: Combustible black powder. Releases COx SOx and Methane when burning. Not easily extinguished when burning. Health effects: Inhalation – Temporary discomfort to upper respiratory tract may occur due to in halation of high dust levels well above the 8 hour occupational exposure limit. Long term inhalation of coal dust may lead to pneumoconiosis.  Skin – No adverse affects expected. Ingestion – No adverse affects expected  Eyes – Not identified as an irritant. High dust concentrations may cause mechanical irritation.  Ground bituminous has been evaluated by IARC as a Group 3: Unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. Ground bituminous coal may contain up to 1.0% Silica (Quartz) which has been evaluated by IARC as a Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans. The NPT has not classified bituminous coal as to its carcingenicity, but has classified Silica (Quartz) as a NTP-K: Known to be a human carcingen. See Sections 10 and 11 for further information. .

Section 4 - Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Water spray (FOG), or CO2, is best extinguishing medium for small fires. Unsuitable  Media: Water stream.

Lower Explosive Limit Unknown	Upper Explosive Limit Unknown	Flash Point Not Applicable
Flammability Classification Combustible Solid	Flame Propagation in Air Slow burning solid	Ignition in Air Above 1300°F (704°C)

Fire Fighting Instructions:	Normal fog nozzle water application and/or exclusion of air.
Combustion Hazards:	COx SOx and Methane.
Protective Equipment:	Normal fire fighting equipment with appropriate respirator for COx SOx and Methane.
Unusual Fire Hazards:	It may not be noticed that the product is burning unless it is stirred and sparks are appaarent. Material that has been on fire should be watched closely to insure that no smoldering material is present.
Dust Explosion Potential:2	When high dust concentrations exist and a significaant energy source is applied tests have determined that dust clouds and layers of 200 mesh (0.075 mm) coal dust and an air mixture can explode. Minimum Iginition Temperature cloud>1200°F(649°C) Minimum Ignition Temperature layer>350°F(177°C)
Sensitivity to Impact:	Not applicable
Sensitive to Static Charge:	Not applicable

1 Anon, Steam, It's Generation and Use, The Babcock and Wilcox Co., New York, 1955, pp. 2-15. 2 Schrecengost, H.A. and Childers, "Fire and Explosion Hazards in Fluidized-Bed Termal Coal Dryers," Circular No. 8258, US Bureau of Mines 1965.

Section 5 - Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions:	Wear appropriate respiratory protection for the dust levels anticipated, see Section 10.
Spill Cleanup Measures:	In order to minimize dust, spills should be removed by vacuuming, or by lightly spraying with water and sweeping mixture into a suitable container. Do not dry sweep.
Environmental Precautions:	Ground coal is not a hazardous waste. Dispose in a landfill or by incineration in accordance with national and local laws and regulations.

Section 6 - Handling and Storage

Handling and Storage  Precautions:	Prevent exposure to high temperatures and flames. Prevent exposure to strong oxidizers. Store in a dry clean area.
Hygienic Practices:	Avoid creating dust. Clean up all spills promptly. Wash exposed skin daily. Wash work clothes daily.

Section 7 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation:	In case of discomfort, remove the exposed individual to fresh air.
Skin	Not hazardous. Wash exposed skin for hygienic purposes.
Ingestion:	Not hazardous. Symptomatic treatment is recommended.
Eyes:	Treat symptomatically for irritation. Flush lightly with water to remove the dust.

Section 8 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State Solid Powder	Color Brownish Black	Odor None
Odor Threshold Not Applicable	pH 7	Boiling Point Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate Not Applicable	Melting/Freezing Point Not Applicable	Percent Volatile by Volume 20% max. when heated to 950ºC.
Solubility in Water Insoluble	Specific Gravity 1.31	Vapor Density Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure Not Applicable	Rapid Vapor Pressure Not Applicable	Water/Oil Distribution Not Applicable
Viscosity Not Applicable	Pour Point Not Applicable

Section 9 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:	Stable
Conditions to avoid:	Contact with strong oxidizers, especially when heated. High temperatures or flames.
Incompatible materials:	Strong oxidizers
Reactivity:	May react exothermically upon contact with strong oxidizers.
Hazard Decomposition:	Releases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur monoxide, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and Methane.
Hazard Polymerization:	Not applicable

Section 10 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Inhalation Standards	Exposure Limits	Amount
C.A.S. No.	PEL TLV	%
Coal Bituminous C.A.S. No. Not Applicable Naturally Occurring Mineral	* 2.4mg/m3 *0.9mg/m3	90 - 100
Silica (Quartz) C.A.S. No. 14808-60-7	*10mg/m3 % SiO2+2 *  0.05mg/m3	0.1 - 1.0
* Respirable fraction <5% SiO2

Respiratory Protection:	Not required if dust levels are maintained below the PEL or TVL listed. For levels above the listed PEL and TLV an appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator should be used.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves:	None required.
Protective Clothing:	None required. Confine work clothing to the workplace and wash daily.
Eye/Face Protection:	None required.
Engineering Controls:	Use sufficient ventilation in volume and pattern to maintain dust exposures below TLV.
Other Protective Measures:	Wash exposed skin before eating, drinking and smoking. Wash clothing daily.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Routes of Exposure:	Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes, Skin contact.
Medical Conditions Aggravated:	None expected. Like any nuisance dust, may aggravate certain pre-existing upper respiratory disorders, such as bronchitis or asthma.
Synergistic Materials	None expected.
Acute Effects:
Inhalation:	None expected. Based on experience, temporary discomfort or mechanical irritation to upper respiratory tract may occur due to inhalation of dust concentrations well above the 8 hour TLV.
Ingestion:	No adverse effects expected.
Eye:	No adverse effects expected. High dust concentrations may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:	No adverse effects expected.
Chronic Effects:
Inhalation:	Long term inhalation of coal dust amounts may lead to the development of pneumoconiosis.
Carcinogenicity:	Coal contains a small amount of Crystalline Silica (Quartz). IARC has classified Silica (Quartz) as a Group 1, “ carcinogenic to humans” The National Toxicology Program, (NTP) has listed Silica (Quartz) as a (NTP-K), known to be human carcinogen The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA) has not classified Silica (Quartz) as to its carcinogenicity. .
Ingestion:	No Adverse effects expected.
Eye:	No adverse effects expected.
Skin:	No adverse effects expected.
OECD Test Values:
Irritancy:	Not Available.
Sensitization:	Not Available.
Mutagenicity:	Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity:	Not Available
Teratogenicity:	Not Available.

Section 12 - Regulatory Information

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, (RCRA):	All metals are below the TCLP listed levels.
UN Classification:	Not classified.
SARA Title III:	This product does not contain any toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act of 1986 and of CFR 372.
TSCA and DSL Inventories:	This product is listed as a naturally occurring substance.

Section 13 - Other Information

Disclaimer:

The information set forth above is based on information which Coal Fillers Incorporated believes to be accurate. No warranty expresses or implied, is intended. The information is provided solely for your information and consideration. Coal Fillers Incorporated assumes no responsibility for its use or reliance thereon.