Material Name: Specialty Fiber Glass Insulation Safety Data Sheet
ID: 1041
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
Hazard Label WARNING label
Company Information
Johns Manville Telephone: 303-978-2000 8:00AM-5:00PM M-F
Insulation Systems Internet Address: http://www.jm.com
P.O. Box 5108 Emergency: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec, In English)
Denver, CO 80127 USA
Trade Names:
Microlite庐, Mat-Faced; Whispertone庐 Tackboard;
Microlite庐 Tackboard; Micromat庐; Whispertone庐 Wall Board;
Whispertone庐 Micromat; Whispertone庐 Wall Board, Plain (Unfaced)
Use: These products may be used in a variety of acoustical and office furniture applications.
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause temporary upper respiratory irritation and/or congestion--
remove individual to fresh air.
In high temperature applications, treatment, curing, or in geographic areas of high heat and humidity, this product may release
gases irritating to the eyes, nose and throat. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use air supplied respirators during the first
heat-up cycles.
Inhalation
Temporary mechanical irritation may occur upon exposure to dust or fibers released from cutting this product.
Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposures. Severe irritation of the
mouth, nose, and throat, as well as signs of central nervous system depression (drowsiness, dizziness, headache), may occur
upon inhalation of vapors or gases.
Skin
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Ingestion
This product is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested, it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal
(digestive) tract.
Eyes
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Ears
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Primary Routes of Entry (Exposure)
Eyes, skin, inhalation (breathing dust and fibers) and ingestion.
Target Organs
Nose (nasal passages), throat, lungs, skin, eyes
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing chronic respiratory, skin, or eye diseases or conditions.
Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
CAS # Component Percent
Not Available Fiber Glass Wool 50-99
Not Available Urea Formaldehyde Polymer 10-35
Not Available Continuous Filament Glass Fiber 0-40*
Not Available Urea extended phenol formaldehyde polymer 10-25
Not Available Acrylic binder 0-10*
1333-86-4 Carbon black (encapsulated) <5
Component Information
* Components of all products except Whispertone庐 Wall Board Plain (Unfaced).
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Free formaldehyde released only with high temperature and humidity. Temperatures >32掳C/90掳F.
General Product Description
Amber, white, or black fiber glass mat or board. May have off-white facer.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
First Aid: Inhalation
If dust is inhaled in excess of exposure limits referenced in section 8 of this safety data sheet, remove individual to fresh air.
Drink water to clear throat, and blow nose to remove dust. A saline spray in the nose may help clear any fibers.
First Aid: Skin
Wash gently with soap and water to remove dust and fibers. Alternatively, fibers can be removed from the skin by use of
ordinary masking or wrapping tape. Should irritation persist, seek medical attention.
First Aid: Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water to remove dust and fibers and drink plenty of water to help reduce irritation. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
First Aid: Eyes
Do not rub or scratch eyes. Dust particles may cause the eye to be scratched. Flush eyes with large amounts of water until
irritation subsides. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
First Aid: Ears
Wash exposed skin with soap and water. If irritation develops in the inner ear, seek medical attention.
First Aid: Notes to Physician
Dust from the product may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract. Treat symptomatically.
Irritating gases may be released under conditions of high heat or humidity. At high levels, these could cause severe upper
respiratory and eye irritation. Formaldehyde gas is a skin and respiratory sensitizer. Treatment should be directed toward
removing the source of irritation with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not applicable Method Used: Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not applicable Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not applicable
Auto Ignition: Not determined Flammability Classification: Not determined
Rate of Burning: Not determined
General Fire Hazards
There is no potential for spontaneous fire or explosion. Inorganic glass fibers are naturally non-combustible and non-
flammable.
Extinguishing Media
Carbon dioxide (CO2), water, water fog, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
No special procedures are expected to be necessary for this product. Normal fire fighting procedures should be followed to
avoid inhalation of smoke and gases.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Clean-Up Procedures
Pick up large pieces. Vacuum dusts. If sweeping is necessary, use a dust suppressant such as water. Do not dry sweep dust
accumulation. These procedures will help to minimize potential exposures.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures
Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet when handling uncontained material. Handle in
accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Storage Procedures
Warehouse storage should be in accordance with package directions, if any. Material should be kept clean, dry, and in original
packaging.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has not adopted specific occupational exposure standards for
fiber glass. Fiber glass is treated as a nuisance dust and is regulated by OSHA as a particulate not otherwise regulated (total
dust) shown in CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-3.
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Respirable fraction 5 mg/m3
Total dust 15 mg/m3
JM has adopted the fiber glass industry voluntary Product Stewardship Program (PSP), formerly the NAIMA-OSHA Health and
Safety Partnership Program (HSPP). Under the PSP, JM recommends that exposures be limited to the voluntary concentration
of 1 f/cc TWA for fibers longer than 5 microns with a diameter less than 3 microns. This will help minimize potential irritation
effects. The PSP also includes the PPE recommendations described below.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Safety glasses with side shields are recommended to keep dust out of the eyes.
Personal Protective Equipment: Ears
Use ear protection (earplugs, hood, or earmuffs) to prevent airborne dust or fibers from entering the ear, if necessary.
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Leather or cotton gloves should be worn to protect against mechanical abrasion. See also Personal Protective Equipment:
General, below.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
A respirator should be used if ventilation is unavailable, or is inadequate for keeping dust and fiber levels below the applicable
exposure limits referenced in Section 8 of this SDS. Wear a NIOSH-certified disposable or reusable particulate respirator with
an efficiency rating of N95 or higher (per 42 CFR 84) when dust or fiber concentrations exceed the applicable exposure limits.
Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear out, and spraying may generate airborne fiber concentrations requiring a higher level
of respiratory protection. For exposures up to 50 times the established exposure limits use a full-face respirator, rated N99 or
higher.
A NIOSH approved respirator must be used if vapor concentrations exceed exposure limits.
Ventilation
Local exhaust or general dilution ventilation may be required to maintain exposures below the applicable exposure limits. The
need for ventilation systems should be evaluated by a professional industrial hygienist, while the design of specific ventilation
systems should be conducted by a professional engineer.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Wear a cap, a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect skin from irritation. Exposed skin areas should be
washed with soap and water after handling or working with fiber glass. Clothing should be washed separately from other
clothes, and the washer should be rinsed thoroughly (run empty for a complete wash cycle). This will reduce the chances of
fiber glass being transferred to other clothing.
Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Odor:
Off-white facing with amber, white, or No significant odor
black fiber glass mat or board.
Physical State: pH:
Solid Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density:
Not applicable Not applicable
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
Not applicable >871潞C/1600潞F
Solubility (H2O): Specific Gravity:
Nil Variable
Freezing Point: Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable Not applicable
Percent Volatile: VOC:
0 Not determined
Section 10 - Stability & Reactivity Information
Stability
These products are not reactive.
Hazardous Decomposition
May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
A: General Product Information
If dust evolves from this product during use it may cause temporary mechanical irritation or scratchiness of the throat and/or
itching of the eyes and skin.
Exposure to formaldehyde may cause eye and upper respiratory irritation, and possible respiratory or skin sensitization
(allergy). If sensitization occurs, subsequent exposures to formaldehyde may worsen asthma or other respiratory problems,
and cause allergic-type reactions.
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Carbon black (encapsulated) (1333-86-4)
Oral LD50 Rat: >15400 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >3 g/kg
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
Exposure to formaldehyde has been associated with the development of nasopharyngeal cancer in laboratory animals and
humans. Formaldehyde has been classified as a known human carcinogen, Group 1, by the International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC). The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the US National Toxicology Program
(NTP) consider formaldehyde to have carcinogenic potential. OSHA specifically regulates formaldehyde under 29 CFR
1910.1048.
B: Component Carcinogenicity
Fiber Glass Wool
ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
NTP: Reasonably Anticipated To Be A Carcinogen (respirable size)
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Monograph 81 [2002] (listed under Man-made mineral fibres),
Monograph 43 [1988])
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Monograph 81 [2002] (listed under Man-made mineral fibres),
Monograph 43 [1988])
Carbon black (encapsulated) (1333-86-4)
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans (IARC Monograph 93 posted, Monograph 65
[1996])
Chronic Toxicity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Toxicology Program (NTP 1998, 2000, 2002) classified glass
wool (respirable size) as reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen, based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in
animals. This assessment was originally prepared in 1993-1994 for the 7th Report on Carcinogens (NTP 1994), but has not
been updated since then in the 8th, 9th, or 10th Reports on Carcinogens (NTP 1998, 2000, 2002).
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber: No chronic health effects are known to be associated with exposure to continuous filament
fiber glass. Results from epidemiologic studies have not shown any increases in respiratory disease or cancer. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified continuous filament fiber glass as a Group 3 substance,
not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. Because of the large diameter of continuous filament fibers, these products
are not considered respirable.
Prolonged, excessive exposures to vapors may cause nervous system, kidney and liver damage.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information
No data available for this product.
B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity
Carbon black (encapsulated) (1333-86-4)
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24 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: >5600 mg/L
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
This product is not expected to be a hazardous waste when it is disposed of according to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Product characterization after use is
recommended to ensure proper disposal under federal and/or state requirements.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions
Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
International Transport Regulations
These products are not classified as dangerous goods according to international transport regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
SARA 311/312: This product is not classified as hazardous under SARA 311/312. Immediate (acute) health hazard. Delayed
(chronic) health hazard.
B: Component Analysis
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR
372.65), or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
The glass fibers in this product are not known to be regulated.
Other state regulations may apply. Check individual state requirements.
B: Component Analysis - State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Carbon black (encapsulated) 1333-86-4 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65):
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Component CAS #
Fiber Glass Wool NA
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
TSCA Status
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
None of the components listed in this product are listed on the TSCA Export Notification 12(b) list.
International Regulations
A: General Product Information
These products are considered articles under both U.S. and international product regulations and as such, these products do
not require registration or notification on the various country-specific inventories.
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B: Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List:
Component CAS # Minimum Concentration
Fiber Glass Wool 65997-17-3 1 % (related to Fibrous glass)
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber 65997-17-3 1 % (related to Fibrous glass)
Carbon black (encapsulated) 1333-86-4 1%
WHMIS Classification
Controlled Product Classification: D2A
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations. This SDS
contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16 - Other Information
Other Information
Prepared for:
Johns Manville
Insulation Systems
P. O. Box 5108
Denver, CO USA 80217-5108
Prepared by:
Johns Manville Technical Center
P.O. Box 625005
Littleton, CO USA 80162-5005
The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date given. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State or
provincial, and local laws.
Date MSDS # Reason
08/01/00 1041-1.0000 New MSDS authoring system.
08/29/02 1041-2.0000 Update Sections 3, 11 & 15 for IARC 2001 re-classification of fiber
glass wool to Group 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to
humans. Sect. 1, Trade Names: added Microlite庐 Tackboard.
04/30/03 1041-2.0100 Sect. 1, Add new trade names, "Whispertone庐 Tackboard XG" and
"Whispertone庐 Wallboard XG". Sect. 2. Add Acrylic binder to
composition.
07/24/03 1041-2.0101 Formaldehyde-free product names moved to MSDS 1201. Sect. 2:
Acrylic binder deleted.
09/08/03 1041-2.0102 Sect. 2: added acrylic binder to composition (may be a component
of glass facer).
01/23/04 1041-2.0103 Sect. 1 added Whispertone庐 Micromat to trade names. Regulatory
review. Minor edits.
05/07/04 1041-2.0104 Sect. 13 waste edit. Regulatory update. Minor edits.
07/02/04 1041-2.0105 Sect. 11 formaldehyde IARC update from 2A to 1. Sect. 1 label ID
edit.
07/14/05 1041-2.0106 Regulatory update: Sections 8, 11, 13, & 15
02/05/08 1041-2.0107 Regulatory update. Format change to GHS.
End of Sheet 1041
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