BZGYZ - MICROLITE L

Product Identification

Product ID:MICROLITE L
MSDS Date:05/01/1995
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F048339
MSDS Number: BZGYZ

Responsible Party
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP FORMERLY SCHULLER INT INC
717 17TH ST
DENVER, CO 80202-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 303-978-4900

Info Phone: 303-978-4900

Cage: FO261

Contractor
SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC.
DENVER, CO 80217-5108 US

Telephone: 303-978-4900

Cage: 75165

Ingredients

GLASS OXIDE, FIBER GLASS WOOL, LEAD BOROSILICATE GLASS

CAS: 65997-17-3

Fraction By Weight: 85-98%


PHENOL, UREA, FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

CAS: 25104-55-6

Fraction By Weight: 2-15%


KRAFT, FOIL/KRAFT, PSK, FSK, AND VARIOUS METAL BUILDING

Fraction By Weight: <1-6.7%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY OCCUR. SKIN/EYES: TEMPORARY IRRITATION.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY IRRITATION TO THE GI TRACT/STOMACH.
MAY AFFECT THE THROAT, LUNGS & SKIN /EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SCRATCHY THROAT, COUGHING,
CONGESTION, REDNESS, ITCHING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,
SKIN/EYE DISEASES/CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT
& BLOW NOSE TO REMOVE FIBERS & DUSTS. SKIN: WASH GENTLY W/SOAP &
WARM WATER TO REMOVE DUST & FIBERS. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING/USING
THE RES TROOM. INGESTION: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. RINSE MOUTH
W/WATER TO REMOVE FIBERS & DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. EYES: DON'T
RUB/SCRATCH. FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 5-15 MINS. (SEE
SUPP)

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CO2, WATER, WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES TO PREVENT
INHALATION OF SMOKE & GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO POTENTIAL FOR FIRE/EXPLOSION.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICKUP LARGE PIECES. VACUUM DUSTS. IF SWEEPING
IS NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESANT SUCH AS WATER. DON'T DRY SWEEP
DUST ACCUMULATION/USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CLEAN-UP. THESE PROCEDURS
WILL HELP TO MINIMI ZE POTENTIAL EXPOSURES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING
UNCONTAMINATED MATERIAL. WAREHOUSE STORAGE SHOULD BE IAW/PACKAGE
DIRECTIONS, IF ANY.
Other Precautions:KEEP DRY & PROTECT FROM ELEMENTS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR(3M
9900 & MOLDEX 200)/EXPOSURE EXCEEDING TEN TIMES, A NIOSH APPROVED
HALF MASK RESPIRATOR W/HEPA FILTER CARTRIDGE(MSA COMFO II W/H
CARTRIDGES & THE SURVIVAIR HALF MASK W/#1090-00 CARTRIDGES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO REMOVE AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS. GENERAL
DILUTION: TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS BELOW APPLICABLE LIMITS
Protective Gloves:LEATHER/COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS, LOOSE FITTING, LONG SLEEVED
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. USE A VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE
DUST/FIBERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEARANCE CONT'D: GOLD TO YELLOW FIBROUS GLASS BOARD, BATT,
BLANKETT/LOOSE FILL INSULATION W/W/O KRAFT, FSK/OTHER FACINGS, NO
SIGNIFICANT ODOR. FIRST AID CONT'D: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES .

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1300F
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:(SEE SUPP)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:PYROLYSIS/BURNING; OF THE RESIN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, CARBON PARTICLES,
FORMALDEHYDE & TRACES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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