Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
ASFILBOARD
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
Brand Name: Insulfrax
Other Names: Asfilboard 110
Asfilboard 110M4
Asfilboard 110ZK
Asfilboard 110WT
Synonyms: Man-made mineral fibre (MMMF)
CAS No: Not Allocated
Recommended Uses: Heat containment insulation
UN Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Manufacturer: Unifrax Germany
Klienreinsdorf 62
D-07989 Teichwolframsdorf
NUREMBERG
GERMANY
Contact: See page 10.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
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ASFILBOARD
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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2. Hazards Identification cont鈥檇:
Health Hazards: May cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory
system and disturbances to Gastro intestines.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Proportion
Product Ingredient CAS No
(wt %)
Asfilboard 110 Synthetic Mineral Fibres* 436-083-99-7 93
Organic Binder 4.5
Asfilboard 110M4 Synthetic Mineral Fibres* 436-083-99-7 94
Organic Binder 3.5
Asfilboard 110ZK Synthetic Mineral Fibres* 436-083-99-7 93
Organic Binder 5.5
Asfilboard 110WT Synthetic Mineral Fibres* 436-083-99-7 94
Organic Binder 3.5
*Synthetic mineral fibre containing SiO2 (60-65%), CaO + MgO + Al2O3 (30-35%) and trace
amounts of Na2O + K2O + Fe2O3 .
Other Information:
The biosoluble mineral fibres used in this product are not classified by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as being carcinogenic.
Tests for the bio resistance of the artificial mineral fibres used in the product showed a
half-life in case of inhalation of less than 10 days and a half-life in case of intratracheal
instillation of less than 40 days.
Note Q to the List of Designated Hazardous Substances by Worksafe Australia
(NOHSC) states that classification as a carcinogen need not apply if it can be shown that
the substance fulfils one of the following conditions:
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3. Composition & Information on Ingredients cont鈥檇:
a short-term biopersistence test by inhalation has shown that the fibres longer
鈥?
than 0,00002 m have a weighted half life less than 10 days, or
a short-term biopersistence test by intratracheal instillation has shown that the
鈥?
fibres longer than 0,00002 m have a weighted half life less than 40 days.
This product fulfils the requirements of Note Q to the List of Designated Hazardous
Substances by Worksafe Australia enabling it to be classified as not carcinogenic.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Respiratory Irritation If respiratory tract irritation develops, move the person to a dust
free location, get them to drink water and blow their nose. Seek
medical attention if the irritation continues. Refer to Section 8 for
additional measures to reduce or eliminate exposure.
Eye Irritation: If eyes become irritated, flush immediately with large amounts of
lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held
away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub
eyes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Irritation: If skin becomes irritated, remove soiled clothing. Do not rub or
scratch exposed skin. Wash area of contact thoroughly with mild
soap and water.
Ingestion: If gastrointestinal tract irritation develops, move the person to a
dust free environment. Do not induce vomiting; drink plenty of
water.
Advice to doctor: Skin and respiratory effects are the result of temporary, mild
mechanical irritation. Treat symptomatically.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: 鈥? Non-combustible product and does not pose a fire hazard.
. 鈥? Non Explosive.
鈥? Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding
combustible materials.
Hazardous Reactions/ Decomposition of this product may release trace gases,
Decomposition Products CO2 and CO from organic/inorganic binders.
Observe normal fire fighting procedures.
No special measures are required to protect the product
from fire and explosion.
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills or Release Collect or gather spilled product mechanically and transfer
To the Environment to appropriate container for disposal. Avoid the generation
of dusts during cleanup. Dust suppressing cleaning
methods such as wet sweeping or vacuuming should be
used to clean the work area. If vacuuming, the vacuum
must be equipped with a HEPA filter. Compressed air or
dry sweeping should not be used for cleaning.
Refer to personal protection and exposure controls section
below during clean up of spilled product.
Dispose of the product as waste according to section 13.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling:
鈥? Avoid unnecessary handling of unwrapped product.
鈥? Open packing just prior to use
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
Dispose of scrap material and debris in suitable containers
鈥?
Frequently clean the work area with HEPA filtered vacuum or wet sweeping to
鈥?
minimise the accumulation of debris.
Do not use compressed air for clean up
鈥?
Ensure good general ventilation
鈥?
Local exhaust ventilation may be required if the method of use produces dust levels
鈥?
in excess of the maximum exposure limits.
Storage:
Store the product in original container in a dry area 鈥? protect against moisture.
鈥?
Avoid damaging the original packing material
鈥?
Empty packaging may contain residue and should not be reused.
鈥?
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure Standards
No exposure standard has been established for this product by NOHSC, however
National Exposure Standards for certain ingredients are shown below:
TWA
TWA
Ingredient
(mg/m3)
Fibres/ml
2
Synthetic Mineral Fibre* 0.5 (inhalable
dust)
Note: No exposure standard exists for biosoluble respirable fibres so the exposure
standard of 0.5 fibres/ml for all forms of synthetic mineral fibres has been applied. For
situations where almost all of the airborne material is fibrous, a secondary, yet
complementary, Exposure Standard of 2 mg/m3 of inhalable dust are applicable to
minimise upper respiratory tract irritation. This dust standard is not to take precedence
over the respirable fibre standard of 0.5 fibres/ml.
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
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ASFILBOARD
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14.
8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
Engineering Control Measures:
Use engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation, point of generation dust
collection, down draft work stations, emission controlling tool designs, and materials
handling equipment designed to minimise airborne dust emissions.
Exposure levels should be kept below NOHSC Guidelines; if this is not possible then
more extensive precautions are required as outlined below in 鈥淧ersonal Protective
Equipment鈥?.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory protection: When engineering and/or administrative controls are
insufficient to maintain workplace concentrations below the
NOHSC TWA Exposure Standards, the use of appropriate
respiratory protection, conforming to AS/NZS 1716 and 1715, is
recommended. The evaluation of workplace hazards and the
identification of appropriate respiratory protection are best
performed, on a case by case basis, by a qualified Occupational
Hygienist.
Eye/Face protection: Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields to
prevent eye irritation. The use of contact lenses is not
recommended, unless used in conjunction with appropriate eye
protection. Do not touch eyes with soiled body parts or materials.
If possible, have eye washing facilities readily available where eye
irritation can occur.
Skin protection: Wear gloves, head coverings and full body clothing as
necessary to prevent skin irritation. Washable or disposable
clothing may be used. If possible, do not take unwashed clothing
home. If soiled work clothing must be taken home, employers
should ensure employees are thoroughly trained on the best
practices to minimize or avoid non-work dust exposure,
(e.g., vacuum clothes before leaving the work area, wash work
clothing separately, rinse washer before washing other household
clothes, etc.).
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
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ASFILBOARD
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
Additional Precautions for Thermally Stressed Materials
When the product has been exposed to temperatures greater than 900oC for sustained
periods, the amorphous silicate in the mineral fibres begins to transform to mixtures of
crystalline phases including cristobalite, a form of crystalline silica. The occurrence and
extent of crystalline phase formation is dependent on the duration and temperature of
exposure and the reaction occurs at the 鈥渉ot face鈥? of the product. The presence of
cristobalite can be confirmed only through laboratory analysis.
The National Exposure Standard for cristobalite is 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Interim). The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified crystalline silica
inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite, as a Group 1 鈥淓stablished human
carcinogen鈥?.
For the removal of thermally stressed or embrittled product likely to contain cristobalite or
if removal is being conducted in a poorly ventilated or enclosed space, the following
Personal Protective Equipment is recommended:
Eye/Face protection: Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields and head
covering.
Skin protection: Wear disposable coveralls or long sleeve, loose fitting
clothing and gloves. Clothing should be washed separately
from other clothing to avoid cross-contamination.
Respiratory protection: Wear a Class P2 half face respirator (conforming to
AS/NZS 1716 and 1715). In some circumstances where
excessive levels of dust are created, the limitations of filter
loading capacity and facial seal may necessitate the use
of:
(i) A full-face (Class P3) cartridge respirator; or
(ii) A full-face (Class P3) powered air-purifying
respirator; or
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
(iii) A full-face, positive pressure, demand airline
respirator
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White / grey / brown board
Odour None
Melting Point Unknown
Flash Point N/A
Vapour Pressure N/A
Solubility in Water Insoluble in water
0.22 鈥? 0.95 g/cm3
Density
pH Value N/A
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Thermal decomposition of organic binder occurs above
Decomposition 150oC. Emission may occur from fires or from first heating
of product. Decomposition products are those typically
expected from organic material including smoke, carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide and water. Use adequate
ventilation or other precautions to eliminate exposure to
vapours resulting from thermal decomposition of binder.
When the product has been exposed to temperatures
greater than 900oC for sustained periods the amorphous
silicate in the mineral fibres begins to transform to mixtures
of crystalline phases including cristobalite, a form of
crystalline silica. Refer to section 8 above for further
information regarding thermally stressed materials.
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
ASFILBOARD
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The predominantly mineral components of this product are sluggish in reaction and
environmentally stable. No ecological concerns with this product have been identified.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
To prevent waste materials from becoming airborne during waste storage, transportation
and disposal, a covered container or plastic bagging is recommended.
DISPOSAL
Waste should be placed in containers, plastic bags or other methods which prevent fibre
or dust emission, and disposed of in accordance with the local waste disposal authority
requirements. There may be specific regulations at the Local, State or Federal level that
pertain to this material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not classified as dangerous good by the criteria of the Australian Code for
the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
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326 Settlement Road
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Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The biosoluble mineral fibres used in this product are not classified by the IARC as being
carcinogenic.
This product fulfils the requirements of Note Q to the List of Designated Hazardous
Substances by Worksafe Australia enabling it to be classified as not carginogenic.
Risk Phrases:
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin
Safety Phrases:
S22 Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment
Hazard Category: Harmful, irritant.
Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
+61 3 9463 0000
Contact: During Business Hours Ph:
Customer Service Toll Free: Ph: 1300 797 888
Emergency / After Hours Contact: Alan Smith
Ph: 0409 288 916
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
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ASFILBOARD
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
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Literature References:
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 鈥淎dopted National Exposure
鈥?
Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment
[NOHSC:1003 (1995)]鈥?, in Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment: Guidance Note and National Exposure Standards. AusInfo,
Canberra.
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, List of Designated Hazardous
鈥?
Substances [NOHSC:10005 (1999)], AusInfo, Canberra, 1999.
National Road Transport Commission and Federal Office of Road Safety, Australian
鈥?
Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 6th Edition, Australian
Government Publishing Service, Canberra, 1998.
References: Replaces MSDS dated 27 March 2007.
NOTICE: The information presented herein is based on data considered to be
accurate as of the date of preparation of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
However, no warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as
to the accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data and safety
information, nor is any authorisation given or implied to practise any
patented invention without licence. In addition, no responsibility can be
assumed by the vendor for any damage or injury resulting from
abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices, or
from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
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