GLASS MICROFIBER
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product name: | Glass Microfiber | |
| Generic name: | Fiber glass wool product | |
| Manufacturer: | Lauscha Fiber International GmbH | Lauscha Fiber International Corp. |
| Address: | Dammweg 35 | 105 Eastport Lane |
| D-98724 Lauscha Germany |
Summerville, SC 29483 U.S.A. |
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| Telephone: | +49 (36702) 2870 | +1 (843) 871-3200 |
| Fax: | +49 (36702) 20269 | +1 (843) 871-8866 |
SECTION 2: PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
Chemical properties:
1.Borosilicate glass (B), composed of SiO2, Na2O, K2O, CaO, ZnO, BaO, MgO, Al2O3 , B2O3
2.Borosilicate glass (C), composed of SiO2, Na2O, K2O, CaO, MgO, Al2O3 , B2O3
3.Alkalisilicate glass (A), composed of SiO2, Na2O, K2O, CaO, ZnO, MgO, Al2O3 , B2O3
4.Borosilicate glass (E), composed of SiO2, Al2O3, B2O3, CaO, MgO
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Dust from fibrous glass is classified as a nuisance dust. The American Council for Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has assigned a threshold limit value (TLV) of 10 mg/m3. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a permissible exposure limit of 3 fibers/cc and 10 mg/m3, respectively.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation & skin contact.
Effects of Over-exposure:
| Inhalation: | May cause mild irritation to the upper respiratory tract. |
| Skin: | Fiber larger than 5 microns in diameter may cause mild irritation. |
| Eyes: | Irritation |
SECTION 4: FIRST AID
First Aid Emergency Procedures:
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention. |
| Skin: | Wash with soap and cool water. If irritation persists obtain medical attention. |
| Eyes: | Flush eyes with water for several minutes & obtain medical attention. |
SECTION 5: FIRE & EXPLOSION
| Flash Point: | Nonflammable |
| Extinguishing Media: | Non-fire hazard |
| Fire Fighting Procedures: | Not applicable |
| Fire & Explosion Hazards: | Not applicable |
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Spill & Leak Procedures:
Not applicable
SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling: | - keep in clean environment |
| - avoid powdering | |
| - good ventilation | |
| Storage: | - dry and protected against moisture |
SECTION 8: PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Where excessive inhalation and handling occur, requirements for personal protective equipment shall be used as indicated below:
Inhalation:
where the concentration of air-borne fibers excess 5mg/m³, local ventilation and respirators are recommended.
Skin:
Should skin irritation exist protective clothing should be worn to prevent contact.
Eyes:
Eyes protection should be worn when there is a likelihood of airborne fibers.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Aesthetics
| - form | loose wool, pressed into bales |
| - color | white |
| - odor | odorless |
Safety data
| - change of state | softening point is approx. 700 °
Celsius; transformations point is approx. 530 ° Celsius |
| - Flash Point | nonflammable |
| - Ignition point | not applicable |
| - Spontaneous ignition | not applicable |
| - Fire promoting features | none |
| - Explosion hazard | not applicable |
| - Steam pressure | not applicable |
| - Density ( by 25 ° Celsius) | Glass approx. 2.50 g/m³ |
| - Solubility | in water and solvent |
| - pH-value by (100g/l H2O) according to DIN 54 275 | 8 - 11 |
| - Distribution coefficient | not applicable |
| - Viscosity ( 25° Celsius) | not applicable |
| - Content of solvent | not applicable |
Additional data
none
SECTION 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| Stability: | Material is stable. No hazardous reactions are expected. |
| Chemical Incompatibilities: | None have been determined. |
| Conditions to Avoid: | None in designed use. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Prod.: | None have been determined. |
| hazardous Polymerization: | material does not polymerize. |
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic Health Effects:
The overwhelming body of scientific data has shown that the occupational exposure to man made vitreous fiber (MMVF) glass does not constitute a significant health hazard.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Water hazard classification:
0
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Disposal method:
Comply with local disposal regulations
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
- according to transport regulations for roads (ADR), by rail (RID), by ship (IMDG) and air plane (ICAO / IATA).
- no hazard material in the sense of transport regulations
- no limitations
- to transport the products try and protected against moisture
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has not been classified a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the National Toxicology Program (NTP).
Glass wool (respirable size) has been classified by NTP as reasonable anticipated to be a carcinogen, IARC has classified glass wool as possibly carcinogenic to humans, Group 2B. OSHA has not classified glass wool fibers.
The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), identified in Section 3 are based upon the revised PELs of 1988. OSHA has been challenged by the courts to provide more information about its update process. Until these issues are resolved, Lauscha Fiber International will continue to list these PELs.
This product and components are listed on Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA).
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The user is responsible to follow / observe all necessary legal rules.
For additional information contact Lauscha Fiber International GmbH or Lauscha Fiber International Corp.
