MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: March 17, 2008
MSDS: 2008-100-3.0
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Fibre Glass Insulation
Fibre Glass Wool Product
Generic Name:
OTTAWA FIBRE LP
Manufacturer:
3985 Belgreen Drive
Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) K1G 3N2
Telephone: (613) 736-1215
Fax: (613) 736-1150
http://www.ofigroup.com
Trade Names: Northern White Blowing Wool
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME % CAS # OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL
10 mg/m3
65997-17-3
Fibrous Glass 98 - 99
5 mg/m3 Respirable Dust
(Total Dust = 15 mg/m3)
25213-24-5 N/A
0.001-0.006
Vinyl Alcohol Polymer
Dimethyl Cyclosiloxanes 69430-24-6 N/A
0.001-0.002
0.5-1.0 N/A
N/A
Dedusting Oil (Fibre Lubricant)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance and Odour: Resilient or solid structure containing glass fibres.
No odour.
HMIS Rating: (Hazardous Material Identification System)
Degree of Hazard: 0=minimal (insignificant), 1=slight, 2=moderate, 3=serious (high), 4=severe (extreme)
* Chronic Health Effects
Health Fire Reactivity
1* 0 0
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CONT鈥橠
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation (breathing dust) skin, and eyes.
Primary Routes of Entry:
Target Organs: Upper respiratory system, lungs, skin and eyes.
Ingestion of this product is unlikely however, ingestion may produce gastrointestinal
Oral Ingestion:
irritation and disturbances.
Eye Contact: May cause mechanical irritation
Skin Contact: May cause mechanical irritation
Inhalation: May cause mechanical irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Carcinogenicity: IARC Monograph Man Made Vitreous Fibres (Reclassification)
鈥淎 scientific working group...convened by the Monographs Programme for the International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded its re-evaluation of the carcinogenic risk of airborne
man-made vitreous fibres. ... Epidemiologic studies published during the 15 years since the
previous IARC Monographs review of these fibres in 1988 provide no evidence of increased risks
of lung cancer or of mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the body cavities) from occupational
exposures during manufacture of these materials and inadequate evidence overall of any cancer
risk. ... The Monographs working group concluded that only the more biopersistent materials
remain classified by IARC as possible human carcinogens (Group 2B). These include refractory
ceramic fibres, which are used industrially as insulation in high temperature environments such
as blast furnaces, and certain special-purpose glass wools not used as insulation materials. In
contrast, the more commonly used vitreous fibre wools including insulation glass wool, rock
(stone) wool and slag wool are now considered not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans
(Group 3)鈥?.
Skin irritation and transitory irritation of upper respiratory tract.
Overexposure Effect:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Oral Ingestion: Ingestion of this product is unlikely however, ingestion may produce gastrointestinal irritation and
disturbances. Emergency procedures are not normally required
Eye Contact: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Wash with mild soap and running water to remove fibres. Never use compressed air
Skin Contact: to remove fibres.
Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat. If coughing and irritation develop,
Inhalation:
call a physician
This product is a mechanical irritant and is not expected to produce any chronic health effects
Note to Physician:
from acute exposures. Treatment should be directed toward removing the source of irritation
with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
Medical Conditions Pre-existing chronic, respiratory, skin or eye disease or conditions.
Aggravated by Exposure:
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (掳C): Not Applicable Not Applicable
Auto Ignition Temperature:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Upper Flammable Limits:
Flammable Limits:
Not Applicable
Lower Flammable Limits:
Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Extinguishing Media:
Conditions Under Which Facings and packaging on these products may burn. Care should be taken not to leave
Flammability Could Occur: facings exposed when working near an open flame.
The decomposition products from this material are those that would be expected
Hazardous
Combustion Products: from any organic (carbon containing) material, and are mainly derived from
Pyrolysis. Chemicals in plastic packaging products that may be released during a
fire, include carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and low-level cyanides.
No special procedures are expected to be necessary. Normal fire fighting procedures
Special Fire Fighting
should be followed to avoid inhalation of smoke and gases.
Procedure:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Pick up large pieces. Avoid dust-generating means of clean-up
Procedure for containing spills/leaks:
Vacuuming is the preferred clean-up method. If sweeping is necessary,
use a dust suppressant (ie. water). Do not dry sweep dust accumulation.
These procedures will help minimize potential exposures.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended to keep dust and fibres
Handling Procedure:
out of the eyes.
鈥? Leather or cotton gloves should be worn to prevent skin contact and irritation.
鈥? Use a NIOSH-certified particulate respirator with an efficiency of N95 or higher as described
in Section 8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
鈥? Loose fitting long sleeved clothing should be worn to protect from irritation.
鈥? Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas of cutting to remove airborne dust
and fibres. General dilution ventilation should be provided to keep airborne fibre and dust
to lowest possible limits.
After Handling: 鈥? Skin should be washed with running water and soap after handling.
鈥? Wash clothes separately from other clothes. Rinse washer after use.
Storage Procedure: 鈥? Material should be kept dry and protected from the elements.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas of cutting to remove airborne dust and fibres.
Engineering Controls:
General dilution ventilation should be provided to keep airborne fibre and dust to lowest possible
limits. Dust collection systems should be used in operations involving cutting or machining and may
be required in operations using power tools.
Personal Protective 鈥? Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH approved dust / mist respirator to protect against nuisance
dust and fibres. An N95 Particulate Respirator such as 3M鈥檚 8210 or equivalent is recommended
Equipment:
when installing loosefill, working in any poorly ventilated space or dusty environment and when
using power tools. (3M Model 9900 is recommended in high humidity environments.) For
exposures exceeding 10 fibres per cubic centimetre (f/cc) a NIOSH approved half-mask respirator
with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter cartridge should be used.
鈥? Skin Protection: Normal work clothing, long sleeve shirts and long pants is recommended.
Use leather or cotton gloves.
鈥? Eyes/Face Protection: Wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields to help keep
dust and fibres out of the eyes.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor Pressure mm Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Hg at 20掳C:
Glass = 2.6 (Variable) Not Applicable
Total VOC (%/litre):
Specific Gravity (Water=1):
99% Not Applicable
Solids Content: Viscosity:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Freezing Point:
>650掳C, >1200掳F Insoluble
Water Solubility (%):
Softening Point (掳C / 掳F):
Evaporation Rate % Volatile by Volume:
Not Applicable < 1%
(BUTYL Acetate=1):
pH: Not Applicable Saturation in Air (%): Not Applicable
Odour: None Physical State: Solid
Odour Threshold: None
Appearance: Resilient structure containing glass fibres.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This is a stable material
Chemical Stability:
None Expected
Conditions to Avoid:
None Expected
Incompatible Materials:
The decomposition products from this material are those that would be expected from any
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: organic (carbon containing) material, and are mainly derived from Pyrolysis. Chemicals
plastic packaging products that do not present a health hazard under normal conditions
may be released during a fire, toxic fumes and gases that may result from incomplete
combustion include carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and low-level cyanides.
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY LD50: Not Applicable LC50: Not Applicable
IRRITANCY: Dust from this product is a mechanical irritant, which means that it may cause temporary
irritation or scratchiness of the throat and/or itching of the eyes and skin.
SENSITIZATION: Skin irritation and transitory irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
CARCINOGENICITY: IARC - Monograph 81, 2001 (related to Glasswool) Group 3 (not classifiable
as to its carcinogenicity to humans).
TERATOGENICITY
None known
MUTAGENICITY AND OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material is not expected to cause harm to animals, plants or fish. Water repellant fibre glass is
hydrophobic; therefore no adverse environmental effects would be expected if this product were
accidentally released in the water or soil.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This material is not regulated under hazardous waste regulations. Comply with federal, state,
provincial and local regulations when disposing of fibre glass / fibre glass wool products.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This material is not classified a hazardous material for transport by the US Department of
Transportation (US DOT).
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has not been classified a carcinogen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA).
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substance lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MIN NJ PA
Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Fibre Glass Wool 65997-17-3
California Proposition 65 listed substances (substances known to the state to cause cancer); glass wool fibres
(airborne particles of respirable size).
This product is not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (SARA III).
This product and its components are listed on the following chemical substance inventories:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory and DSL - Canadian Domestic Substance List
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR (Controlled Products Regulations).
This MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Canada(WHMIS): This product is a class D2A controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations
16. OTHER INFORMATION
As of the date of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith
to comply with applicable federal, state and provincial laws. No warranty or representation of law or fact, with
respect to such information, is intended or given.
Prepared by: Ottawa Fibre LP
Approval Date: March 17, 2008
Revision Summary: This form replaces 2004-100-3.0
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