BYSHZ - MICROFIBER FIBER GLASS FILTRATION AND INSULATION

Product Identification

Product ID:MICROFIBER FIBER GLASS FILTRATION AND INSULATION
MSDS Date:05/01/1995
FSC:1560
NIIN:01-395-8274
MSDS Number: BYSHZ

Responsible Party
SCHULLER INTL INC (FORMALLY MANVILLE SALES CORP)
717 17TH ST
LITTLETON (FORMALLY IN DENVER, CO), CO 80127
US

Emergency Phone: 303-978-4900

Info Phone: 303-978-4900/-2000

Cage: GO563

Contractor
SCHULLER INTL INC
5108 DENVER, CO 80202-5000 US

Telephone: 303-978-4900

Cage: GO563

Ingredients

FIBERGLASS (FIBROUS GLASS)

CAS: 65997-17-3

Fraction By Weight: 67-100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RESP DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (<7MICRONS)


ALUMINUM (SARA 313) (IF PRODUCT CONTAINS FOIL FACING)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 33%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST FROM THIS PRODUCT IS A
MECHANICAL IRRITANT, WHICH MEANS IT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR
SCRATCHINESS OF THE THROAT AND/OR ITCHING IN THE EYES AND SKIN.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC: STUDIES HAVE NOT
SHOWN THIS PRODUCT TO CAUSE CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS IN HUMANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTED-GI TRACT IRRITATION. EYES-IRRITATION.
SKIN-IRRITATION. INHALED-THROAT SCRATCHINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,
SKIN OR EYE DISEASES OR CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTED-RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER THEN DRINK WATER.
INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT; BLOW NOSE
TO REMOVE FIBERS & DUST. EYES-DO NOT RUB OR SCRATCH EYES. FLUSH
WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 5-15 MINUTES. SEE A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. SKIN-WASH WITH LOTS OF WATER.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NORMAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED TO AVOID INHALATION OF SMOKE AND GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERE IS NO POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES ARE EXPECTED TO BE NECESSARY FOR
THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP LARGE PIECES. VACUUM DUSTS. IF
SWEEPING IS NECESSARY, WET AREA FIRST. DO NOT DRY SWEEP!
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST IN
CUTTING AREAS TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR COTTON GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:LOOSE-FITTING, LONG SLEEVED CLOTHES SHOULD
BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>1299F,>704
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE FIBROUS GLASS IN BULK OR BLANKET FORM; NO
SIGNIFIGANT ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS PRODUCT IS NON-REACTIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THIS IS AN INORGANIC MATERIAL AND IS
NOT EXPECTED TO RELEASE ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DURING
DECOMPOSITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY RCRA (40
CFR261). COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF
FIBER GLASS WOOL PRODUCTS. IF NOT SURE, CONTACT LOCAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OR LOCAL OFFICE OF THE EPA.

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