Product ID:K-LITE BULK FIBER
MSDS Date:04/15/1991
FSC:5640
NIIN:00N091307
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJHSG

ELTECH THERMAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION

10380 STATE, ROUTE 43
STREETSBORO, OH 44241
US

Emergency Phone: 216-562-5175

Info Phone: 216-562-5175

Cage: TO075

ELTECH THERMAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION

STREETSBORO, OH 44241 US

Telephone: 216-562-5175

Cage: TO075

ALUMINUM OXIDE

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

USE 2 FIBERS/CC=RECOMMENDED

CAS: 7631-86-9

OSHA PEL 2 FIBERS/CC

MULLITE. (AFTER USE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.)

CAS: 1302-93-8

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-CRISTOBALITE; (CRISTOBALITE. (AFTER USE

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LONG TERM EXPOS TO K-LITE FIBER PRODS
CAUSES NO KNOWN CHRONIC HLTH PROBS IN HUMANS. NO FED/STATE AGENCY
REGULATES OCCUP EXPOS TO UNFIRED CERAMIC FIBER. LTD TESTING W/LAB
ANIMALS HAS PRDCD INCONCLUSIVE RSLTS CONCERNING POSS CARCIN OF
CERAMIC FIBER PRIOR TO SERVICE AT ELEVATED TEMPS. EXPOS TO
RESPIRABLE DUST FROM CERAMIC FIBER PRODS SHOULD BE MIN UNTIL
FURTHER ANIMAL & HUMAN STUDIES ARE COMPLETE. IA RC HAS PLACED
CERAMIC FIBER IN CATEGORY 2B (IARC BELIEVES THERE IS SUFFICIENT
EVID OF CARCIN IN ANIMALS BUT INSUFFICIENT DATA IN HUMANS). HNDLG
CERAMIC FIBER PRODS MAY PRDCE DUST WHICH MAY CAUSE TEMPO RARY IRRIT
TO SKIN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (CRISTOBALITE): IARC
MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, PG 41, 1997: GROUP 1. NTP 8TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCINOGENS, 1998: REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EYES, NOSE, THROAT/LUNGS. AS MFRD,
K-LITE PRODS ARE ALUMINOSILICATES WHICH MAY TRANSFORM, AFTER
SERVICE AT ELEVATED TEMPS (>1600F), TO MULLITE & CRISTOBALITE (FORM
OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA). RE MOVAL OF K-LITE PRODS AFTER SERVICE MAY
GENERATE DUST. PRLNG/RPTD INHAL OF RESPIRABLE FREE CRYSTALLINE
SILICA MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY (SILICOSIS). IARC HAS PLACED
CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN CATEGORY 2A (IARC BELIEVES THERE IS
SUFFICIENT EVID OF CARCIN IN ANIMALS BUT EVID FOR CARCIN TO HUMANS
IS LTD).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE BRONCHIAL DISORDERS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH WITH MILD SOAP
AND WATER. INGESTION: DRING PLENTY OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
SEE A PH YSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM CLEAN DUST WITH EQUIPMENT FITTED WITH
HEPA FILTER. IF SWEEPING IS NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT
AND/OR SPRAY WITH WATER PRIOR TO SWEEPING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE PROHIBITED FROM
SMOKING IN ANY AREA WHERE CERAMIC FIBER IS BEING INSTALLED.
Other Precautions:DURING TEAR OUT/REMOVAL OF THESE PRODS, APPROP VENT &
NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN COMPLIANCE W/OSHA STDS
29 CFR 1910.94 & 1910.134 RESPECTIVELY. ADDNLY, MATL BEING TORN
OUT/REMOVED SH OULD BE SPRAYED W/WATER, PREF WATER CNTNG WETTING
AGENT (DETERGENT) TO SUPPRESS DUSTING. DUST COLLEC TION (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IN COMPLIANCE
WITH OSHA STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134 (AIR PURIFYING, HALF-MASK OR
FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR WITH APPROPRIATE FILTER PAD OR
CARTRIDGE).
Ventilation:ANY OPERATION THAT MAY GENERATE DUST SHOULD BE ISOLATED &
PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION PER OSHA STANDARD
29 CFR 1910.94.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA . LONG SLEEVED WORK SHIRT, LONG PANTS & CAP TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM WEARING CONTACT
LENSES WHILE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. WORK CLOTHING SHOULD BE WASHED
SEPARATELY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC: APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED.

Melt/Freeze Pt:>1760.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:2.73 G/M3 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COTTONY WHITE FIBER; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AFTER SERVICE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
(>1600F), MULLITE AND CRISTOBALITE (A FORM OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
MAY BE TRANSFORMED FROM ALUMINOSILICATES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS WASTES AS DEFINED BY
RCRA (40 CFR PART 261). COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. METHOD OF DISPOSAL - LANDFILL. RQ - N/A. WET DOWN WITH
WATER TO PREVENT DUSTING. DO NOT TRANSPORT IN AN UNCOVERED VEHICLE
OR RECEPTACLE.

Toxicological Information:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:INTERNATIONAL: UN NUMBER: NOT REGULATED. UNITED
STATES: EPA WASTE NUMBERL D011; DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED.
CANADA: PIN NUMBER: NOT REGULATED; TDG CLASS: NOT REGULATED. EC:
DGL: NOT DETERMINED.

State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
OR CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO A) CAUSE CANCER OR
B) CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.