THE KINGSFORD CO. -- CHARCOAL BRIQUETS  -- 9110-00-270-0042
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHARCOAL BRIQUETS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:9110
NIIN:00-270-0042
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THE KINGSFORD CO.
Address:1221 BROADWAY
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94612-1837
Country:US
CAGE:5N099
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FLEMING CO, INC
Address:4300 INDUSTRY PARK DR
Box:33160
City:SAN ANTONIO
State:TX
ZIP:78265-3160
Country:US
Phone:512-661-4561
CAGE:5W902
Company Name:KINGSFORD CO SUB OF THE CLOROX CO
Address:1221 BROADWAY
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94612-1837
Country:US
Phone:510-271-7000
CAGE:8R329
Company Name:THE KINGSFORD CO, SUB THE CLOROX CO
Address:940 COMMONWEALTH BLDG
Box:267
City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40201
Country:US
CAGE:5N099

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHARCOAL BRIQUETS, CAS #16291-96-6
CAS:16291-96-6
RTECS #:FL7243500
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:MFR RECOMMENDS TLV ABOVE WHICH IS FOR COAL.NO TLV HAS BEEN
    ESTABLISHED FOR CHARCOAL
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
ACGIH TLV:SEE SUPP DATA

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES
    ON CONTACT. MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT IF INHALED. CHRONIC: MAY
    CAUSE LUNG DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALAED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, WHEEZING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES: TEARING, REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. SKIN:
    REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INGESTED: IF CONSCIOUS; GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIST; SEE DOCT OR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP BRIQUETS,RETURN TO CONTAINER.SWEEP UP
    DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN COOL,
    DRY AREA, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE FOR INDOOR COOKING OR HEATING WITHOUT
    MEANS OF EXHAUSTING FUMES OUTSIDE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:ORDINARILY NONE,BUT DUST RESPIRATOR FOR CLEAN UP
    AND OCCUPATIONAL USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS 1/87 SECOND EMERGENCY PHONE NO. 303- 573-1014 CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
    TO DUST MAY RESULT IN OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DISEASE.DUST IS PRODUCED BY
    BRIQUET BREAKAGE AND VARIES WITH LOT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F8
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SOLID CUBES

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. LANDFILL IN SANITARY LANDFILL.

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