MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: March 17, 2008
MSDS: 2008-300-1.0
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Fibre Glass Ceiling Panels, FSK, BMC
Product Name:
Fibre Glass Ceiling Tiles / Panels, FSK, BMC
Generic Name:
Manufacturer: VIB LP
1365 Johnston Road
Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) K1V 8Z1
Telephone: (613) 247-0890
Fax: (613) 736-7281
Trade Names: OFIVERSATILE, Home Hardware Ceiling Panels, BMR Ceiling Tiles, BP Emco, Seconds Types A-D,
USG Santa Fe, Devon, CGC Commercial Products, Cine Tile, BMC, FSK
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
% CAS # OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL
INGREDIENT NAME
65997-17- 3
85 - 98
Fibrous Glass 10 mg/m3
5 mg/m3 Respirable Dust
(Total Dust = 15 mg/m3)
2 - 15
Cured Organic Binding Material 25104-55-6 Not Established
Formaldehyde < 0.1 50-00-0 TWA = .75 ppm
(.5 ppm Action Level)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance and Odour: Resilient or solid structure containing glass fibres and binder used as boards. Odour-Organic.
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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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product Name: Inhalation (breathing dust) skin, and eyes.
Generic Name: Upper respiratory system, lungs, skin and eyes.
Ingestion of this product is unlikely however, ingestion may produce gastrointestinal irritation
Oral Ingestion:
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: IIngestion 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 from any organic
Hazardous
Combustion Products: (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
Handling Procedure:
and fibres 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):
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Solids Content: Viscosity:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Freezing Point:
>704掳C, >1300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: Organic Physical State: Solid
Odour Threshold: None
Resilient or solid structure containing glass fibres and binder used as boards..
Appearance:
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This is a stable material
Chemical Stability:
None Expected
Conditions to Avoid:
None Expected
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous The decomposition products from this material are those that would be expected
Decomposition Products: from any 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
Dust from this product is a mechanical irritant, which means that it may cause temporary
IRRITANCY:
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. Binder-coated 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
50-00-0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Formaldehyde
California Proposition 65 listed substances (substances known to the state to cause cancer); glass wool fibres
(airborne particles of respirable size), formaldehyde.
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).
The formaldehyde content is below the SARA 313 0.1% 鈥渄e minimis concentration鈥?.
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.
This material is classed Group 3: 鈥淭he agent (mixture or exposure circumstance) is not classifiable as to
its carcinogenicity to humans. 鈥?
Canada(WHMIS): This product is a class D2A controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer: 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
Preparation Date: March 17, 2005
Revision Summary: Replaces 2005-300-1.0
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