BZYCZ - MICRO-STRAND HIGH PURITY BULK MICRO QUARTZ/Q-FIBERS & FELTS

  • MSDS: BZYCZ
  • Manufacturer: JOHNS MANVILLE CORP
  • Product Name: MICRO-STRAND HIGH PURITY BULK MICRO QUARTZ/Q-FIBERS & FELTS
  • National Stock Number: 5610-00F048918
Product Identification

Product ID:MICRO-STRAND HIGH PURITY BULK MICRO QUARTZ/Q-FIBERS & FELTS
MSDS Date:08/01/1994
FSC:5610
NIIN:00F048918
MSDS Number: BZYCZ

Responsible Party
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP
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: 100%

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,
ESPECIALLY THE STOMACH. MAY AFFECT THE THRO AT, LUNGS, SKIN/EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SCRATCHY THROAT, COUGHING,
CONGESTION, REDNESS, ITCHING, RASH
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. SKIN: WASH GENTLY W/SOAP & WARM WATER
TO REMOVE DUST & FIBERS. INGESTION: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. RINSE
MOUTH W/WATER TO REMOVE FIBERS & DRINK PLENTYOF WATER. EYES: DON'T
RUB/SCRATCH. FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 5-15 MINS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CO2, WATER, FOG, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES TO AVOID
INHALATION OF SMOKE & GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICKUP LARGE PIECES. VACUUM DUSTS. IF SWEEPING
IS NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT (SUCH AS WATER) DON'T DRY
SWEEP DUST ACCUMULATION.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY
RESPIRATOR/MSA COMFO II W/H CARTRIDGES/SURVIVAIR HALF-MASK
W/1090-00 CARTRIDGES. EXPOSURES EXCEEDING 10 FIBERS PER CUBIC
CENTIMETER, USE A NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACE RESPIRATOR W/HEPA
FILTER CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO REMOVE AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS. GENERAL
DILUTION TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS < APPLICABLE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER/COTTON
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS TO REDUCE SKIN CONTACT &
IRRITATION, LOOSE FITTING, LONG SLEEVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING/USING THE RESTROOM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: TREATMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TOWARD REMOVING THE
SOURCE OF IRRITATION W/SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT AS NECESSARY.

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>1300F
Spec Gravity:VARIABLE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE FIBROUS GLASS IN BULK/BLANKET FORM; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

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

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