Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
BLANKET ADHESIVE
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
FIBERFRAX庐
Brand Name:
None Allocated
Ship. Name (CSN):
Blanket Adhesive
Product Names:
Fiber Adhesive
Other Names:
None Allocated
UN Number:
None Allocated
DG Class
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product
None
Code
None Allocated
Hazchem Code
Not Scheduled
Poisons Schedule
Adhesive for ceramic fibre blanket.
Product Use
Manufacturer/Supplier: Unifrax Aust Pty. Ltd.
(Manufactured for Unifrax Australia by other producers of
similar
products).
See details on Page 8
Contact:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Non flammable
Fire Hazards:
Non explosive
Explosive Hazards:
Emits toxic fumes if involved with fire.
Health Hazards:
May irritate the gastrointestinal tract
Ingestion:
May cause chemical burns
Eye:
May cause chemical burns
Skin:
Non irritation to upper respiratory tract.
Inhalation:
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
BLANKET ADHESIVE
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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2. Health Hazards cont鈥檇:
Principal route of exposure is usually skin contact.
Chronic:
The paste is an alkaline material, which on skin contact
may cause redness, rash, swelling, blisters or caustic
burns.
Eye contact with the paste may result in redness, tearing,
blurred vision, corneal burns and possibly severe or
permanent injury.
Ingestion may cause corrosion of the mucous membranes
of the oral and alimentary canal resulting in nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakness along with
burning sensations in the mouth, oesophagus and
stomach. The raw material may be changed chemically
after firing into forms of silica which may cause lung
fibrosis.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Sodium Silicate 112926-00-8 60%
Clay 1332-58-7 10-30%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Call doctor
Ingestion:
or poisons information centre.
Flush immediately with large amount of water for at least
Eye:
15 minutes. Eyelids should be held open away from the
eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not remove contact
lenses. Seek Medical Advice.
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326 Settlement Road
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BLANKET ADHESIVE
ACN 093 625 757
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4. First Aid Measures cont鈥檇:
Wash affected area with water for 15 minutes. Seek
Skin:
medical attention if irritation continues.
If overcome by fumes, remove to fresh air, keep warm, lay
Inhalation:
patient down. Ensure airways are clear. Seek medical
advice.
Treat symptomatically as for strong alkaline material.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
Alkalinity is high. Concentrated solutions may cause skin
burns. Sodium metasilicate which forms part of the
product, is reported to have caused severe dermatitis
reactions (NIOSH). Forms insoluble silica gels if acid
neutralization is applied to skin.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Not Flammable and not explosive.
Fire Explosion Hazard:
Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Hazardous Reactions/
Decomposition Products
None Allocated.
Hazchem Code:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Place in plastic containers and dispose in accordance
Spills or Release
with local government provisions. Prevent escape to
to the Environment
waterways or drains.
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326 Settlement Road
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BLANKET ADHESIVE
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7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Wear safety glasses, footwear and gloves.
Handling:
Store in original container only. Avoid contact with
Storage Precautions:
acids and metals.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: Name CAS Exposure
Sodium Silicate 112926-00-8 10mg/m鲁
Clay 1332-58-7 10mg/m鲁
Wear protective clothing. Use impervious gloves.
Personal Protection:
Protect skin from exposure to product. Barrier cream
is recommended.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Off-White Paste
Appearance
1000掳 C
Melting Point
1000掳 C
Boiling Point
Not known
Vapour Pressure
1.5
Specific Gravity
None
Flash Point
None
Flamm. Limit LEL
None
Solubility in Water (g/l)
9.5
pH Value
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326 Settlement Road
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BLANKET ADHESIVE
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Stability:
Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Hazardous Reactions
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal:
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements are necessary.
UN Number None Allocated
Shipping Name None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
BLANKET ADHESIVE
ACN 093 625 757
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
R40 (3) Possible risk of irreversible effects. R36/37/38
Risk Statement:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S52 Avoid contact with eyes. S38 In insufficient ventilation,
Safety Statement:
wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/
face protection.
Harmful, irritant.
Hazard Category:
Not scheduled.
Poisons Schedule:
16. OTHER INFORMATION
RCF DEVITRIFICATION
As produced, all RCG fibers are vitreous (glassy) materials which do not contain crystalline silica.
Continued exposure to elevated temperatures may cause these fibers to devitrify (become
crystalline). The first crystalline formation (mullite) begins to occur at approximately 985掳 C
(1805掳 F). Crystalline phase silica may begin to form at temperatures of approximately 1200掳 C
(2192掳 F). The occurrence and extent of crystalline phase formation is dependent on the duration
and temperature of exposure, fiber chemistry and/or the presence of fluxing agents. The
presence of crystalline phases can be confirmed only through laboratory analysis of the 鈥渉ot face鈥?
fiber.
IARC鈥檚 evaluation of crystalline silica states 鈥淐rystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or
cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)鈥? and additionally
notes 鈥渃arcinogenicity in humans was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied鈥? (IARC
Monograph Vol. 68, 1997). NTP lists all polymorphs of crystalline silica amongst substances
which may 鈥渞easonably be anticipated to be carcinogens鈥?.
IARC and NTP did not evaluate after-service RCF, which may contain various crystalline phases.
However, an analysis of after-service RCF samples obtained pursuant to an exposure monitoring
agreement with the USEPA, found that in the furnace conditions sampled, most did not contain
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326 Settlement Road
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BLANKET ADHESIVE
ACN 093 625 757
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detectable levels of crystalline silica. Other relevant RCF studies found that (1) simulated after-
service RCF showed little, or no, activity where exposure was by inhalation or by intraperitoneal
injection; and (2) after-service RCF was not cytotoxic to macrophage-like cells at concentrations
up to 320 g/cm虏 - by comparison, pure quartz or cristobalite were significantly active at much
lower levels (circa 20 g/cm虏).
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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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BLANKET ADHESIVE
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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