Product ID:ACOUSTIC BACKING BOARD
MSDS Date:09/13/1995
FSC:5970
NIIN:00N053443
MSDS Number: CHDZX

SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC

DENVER, CO 80217-5108
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 303-978-4900

Cage: SCHUL

SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

5108 DENVER, CO 80217-5108 US

Telephone: 303-978-2000

Cage: SCHUL

FIBROUS GLASS; (FIBER GLASS WOOL)

CAS: 65997-17-3

RTECS: LK3651000

Fraction By Weight: 50-98%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RESP DUST

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

PHENOL, POLYMER WITH FORMALDEHYDE AND UREA; (UREA EXTENDED

CAS: 25104-55-6

RTECS: SL4600000

Fraction By Weight: 2-16%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

UREA EXTENDED PHENOL-MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN (CURED)

CAS: 25212-25-3

Fraction By Weight: 2-18%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NON-WOVEN, AP, FSK, OR VINYL FACINGS, OR VINYL, ACRYLIC, OR

RTECS: 9999999VO

Fraction By Weight: 1-40%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

IRRIT OF UPPER

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TEMPORARY IRRIT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

INGESTED/EATEN UNDER NORM CNDTNS OF USE. IF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TEMPORARY IRRIT (ITCH)/REDNESS MAY OCCUR. TOX

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SML BUT STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT EXCESS IN RESP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

COULD NOT BE ASSOCIATED W/EXPOS TO FIBER GLASS DUE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

RELATIONSHIPS TO INCR IN CANCER RATES. GLASSWOOL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. OSHA HAS NOT CLASSIFIED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THIS PROD IS A MECH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EFTS FROM ACUTE EXPOS. TREATMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FOR EXPOS EXCEEDING 10 TIMES ESTABLISHED EXPOS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE USED (MSA COMBO II W/'H'

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

A RESP SHOULD BE USED IF VENT IS UNAVAIL/IS INADEQ

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOULD BE PROVIDED AS NEC TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

VENT SYS SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY A PROFESSIONAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

VENTILATION SYSTEMS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED BY A

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

REPAIR/MAINT TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST & LOOSE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

WARM WATER AFTER HNDLG/WORKING W/FIBER GLASS. CLTHG

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

WASHER SHOULD BE RINSED THORO (RUN EMPTY FOR

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

GLASS BEING TRANSFERRED TO OTHER CLOTHING.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST IS A MECH IRRIT. IT MAY
CAUSE IRRIT/SCRATCHINESS OF THROAT &/OR ITCH IN EYES & SKIN. FIBERS
ARE MECH IRRITANTS & MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRIT TO EYES, SKIN, &
UPPER RESP PASSAGES. CHRONIC: S TUDIES HABE BEEN CONDUCTED TO
DETERMINELONG-TERM EFTS OF FIBER GLASS. SOME ANIMALS EXPOSED BY
ARTF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FIBROUS GLASS: IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOLUME
43, PAGE 152, 1988: GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: MEANS (FIBER GLASS INJECTED IN
LUNGS/CHEST CAVITY) DEVELOPED TUMORS. STUDIES OF FIBER GLASS
WORKERS HAVE SHOWN SML EXCESS OF LUNG CANCER WHEN COMPARED TO LOC
CTL GROUPS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THIS EXCESS IS
RELATED TO BRTHG FIBER GLASS. TARGET ORGANS: THROAT, LUNGS, SKIN,
EYES. (ING 6)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,
SKIN, OR EYE DISEASES OR CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHAL: 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. INGEST: RINSE MOUTH W/WATER TO
REMOVE FIBE RS, & DRINK PLENTY OF WATER TO HELP REDUCE IRRIT. EYES:
DO NOT RUB/SCRATCH EYES. DUST PARTICLES MAY CAUSE EYE TO BE
SCRATCHED. FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF IRRIT
PERSISTS,(ING 14)

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER, WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO
AVOID INHALATION OF SMOKE AND GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERE IS NO POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP LARGE PIECES. VACUUM DUSTS. IF
SWEEPING IS NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT SUCH AS WATER. DO NOT
DRY SWEEP DUST ACCUMULATION OR USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN-UP.
THESE PROCEDURES WILL HELP TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL EXPOSURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WAREHOUSE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.
Other Precautions:PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDED AS NECESSARY
TO PREVENT IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, EYES, AND SKIN, AND TO KEEP
EXPOSURES BELOW THE APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS IDENTIFIED IN THE
INGREDIENTS SECTI ON.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP TO PROTECT
AGAINST NUISANCE DUST & FIBERS (3M 9900 & MOLDEX 2200 RESPS).
OPERATIONS SUCH AS SAWING, BLOWING, TEAR OUT, & SPRAYING MAY
GENERATE AIRBORNE FIBER CONCS REQU IRING HIGHER LEVEL OF RESP
PROT.(ING 16)
Ventilation:LOC EXHST VENT SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT AREAS OF CUTTING TO
REMOVE AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS. GEN DILUTION VENT (ING 19)
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR COTTON GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
BARRIER CREAMS MAY BE USED TO REDUCE SKIN CONT & IRRIT. (SUP DAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING/USING RESTROOM. USE
PERS PROT EQUIP AS DISCUSSED ABOVE. WHERE POSS, VACUUM EQUIP
BEFORE(ING 22)
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: W/OUT NON-WOVEN/VINYL FACINGS; NO SIGNIFICANT ODOR. HAZ
DECOMP PROD: PYROLYSIS/BURNING, OF RESIN. THEY MAY INCL CARBON
DIOXIDE & MONOXIDE, CARBON PARTICLES, FORMALDEHYDE, & TRACES OF
HYDR OGEN CYANIDE. OTHER PROT EQUIP: LOOSE-FITTING, LONG-SLEEVED
CLTHG SHOULD BE WORN TO PROTECT SKIN FROM IRRITATION.

Spec Gravity:VARIES (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:GOLD-TO-YELLOW/BLACK FIBROUS GLASS BLANKET,
BOARD/FORMED SHAPES W/OR (SUP DAT)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMP PRODS ARE THOSE THAT WOULD BE
EXPECTED FROM ANY ORG (CARBON-CONTAINING) MATL, & ARE MAINLY
DERIVED FROM (SUP DAT)

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZ AS DEFINED BY RCRA 40 CFR
261. COMPLY W/STATE & LOC REGS FOR DISP OF FIBER GLASS WOOL PRODS.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF REGS, CONT YOUR LOC PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT/LOC OFFICE OF EPA. DIS POSE OF I/A/W LOC, STATE & FED
REGS

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