Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus if needed.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation (if in solid form). Use protective equipment as needed.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into the environment in large quantities.
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up or absorb material carefully. Dispose of according to local regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Handle with care. Follow good laboratory hygiene practices.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits: None established.
Engineering Controls: General laboratory ventilation is adequate.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eye Protection: Safety goggles.
Skin Protection: Gloves and lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal use.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Solid (graphite or powder), gas (CO₂, CH₄), liquid (depending on labeled compound).
Odor: Odorless.
Melting Point: Varies depending on form.
Boiling Point: Varies depending on form.
Solubility: Varies depending on compound.
Density: Varies depending on compound.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable for elemental C-13. Follow relevant compound data.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers (for elemental C-13 or carbon-based compounds).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: Not toxic.
Carcinogenicity: Not classified.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact.
Symptoms: No adverse effects expected under normal handling.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be hazardous to the environment.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily degradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected.
Mobility in Soil: Depends on form.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: Not regulated.
Proper Shipping Name: Carbon-13 or C-13 labeled compound.
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Regulations: Not classified as hazardous.
US TSCA Status: Listed.
OSHA Hazard Classification: Not hazardous.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer: The information provided here is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure safe handling and compliance with applicable regulations.
