Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
ACN 093 625 757
FIBERFRAX庐
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
Brand Name: Fiberfrax庐
Ship. Name (CSN): None allocated
Product Names:
Spun Bulk A AB-70 Bulk Fiber
Durablanket S Regular Bulk Fiber
FT Bulk Fiber AZS Bulk Fiber
Foamfrax Bulk Fiber Granulated Fiber
Spun Bulk E Trim Fiber
1400 Bulk Fiber Durablanket-E
FT 1400 Bulk Fiber Durablanket 1400
Durablanket 96, 128, 160Kg Fiberwall Bonded Modules
Durablanket Hot Face Fiberfrax Durablock
Duraback HD Ropes
Fiberwall Modules Cloth
Fiberwall Anchor-Loc Modules L126 Cloth
Prismo Modules L126 Tape
Braid L144 Tape
L144 Cloth Standard Rope
Tape High-Index Fiber
Ladder Tape Milled Fiber
Large-Diameter Fiber HS-70 & HS-70C Bulk Fiber
High-Temperature Fiber
Other Names: Kerlane Bulk K50 E CS Cloths
Kerlane Bulk K50 A CG Cloths
Carbolane TS Tapes
SRS Square Braids
SRG Square Braids
TRS Ropes
TRG Ropes
UN Number: None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
ACN 093 625 757
FIBERFRAX庐
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. Identification of Material and Supplier cont鈥檇:
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Product Use Thermal Insulation.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd. Unifrax Brazil Ltd
326 Settlement Rd Avenida, Independencia, 7033
Thomastown Victoria 3074 Jardim Sao Matheus
Vinhedo 20 13280-
Brazil
Unifrax India Ltd Unifrax UK Ltd
402 Kailash Tower Mill Lane, Rainford
Behind STC Colony Andheri St. Helens
East Mumbai 400069 Merseyside. 20 WA118L
India UK
Contact Details: See Page 10
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non Flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non Expolsive
Health Hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances to
gastro intestines.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Ceramic Fiber 65997-17-3 99-100%
Information on Refractory Fiber
Composition Ceramic Fiber
MMVF
SMF
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3. Composition & Information on Ingredients cont鈥檇:
Other Information Remaining components not determined to be hazardous and/or
hazardous components present at less than 1.0% (0.1% for
carcinogens
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water.
Eye: Flush immediately with large amount of water for at least 15
minutes. Eyelids should be held open away from the eyeball to
ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes.
4. First Aid Measures cont鈥檇:
Skin: If skin becomes irritated, remove contaminated clothing. Wash
areas of contact with soap and water. Do not rub or scratch
exposed skin. Using a skin cream or lotion after washing may be
helpful in reducing irritation.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure to fresh air.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Acute effects are essential irritant in nature. Refer to 鈥極THER
INFORMATION鈥? section for long term exposures.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: Not Flammable and not explosive.
Hazardous Reactions/ Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills or Release Where possible, use vacuum suction to clean up spilled
To the Environment material. Use dust suppressant where sweeping is necessary.
Avoid clean up procedures that may result in water pollution.
Personal safety and exposure recommendations described
elsewhere in this data sheet apply to exposure during clean up
of spilled material.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage Precautions: No special storage requirements.
Handling: In the installation of unbonded materials, the following handling
and installation procedures are recommended.
(a) All installation practices should be designed to minimise
the liberation of any airborne Fiber or dust.
(b) In large installations of several days/weeks duration, the
installation area should be clearly designated and barriers
erected to prevent access.
(c) The ceramic materials should be stored in sealed plastic
bags or similar containers until installation is to proceed.
These containers should only be opened within the
designated work area when work is to start.
(d) Where possible, materials should be delivered in sizes
such that a minimum of handling and machining is
required. However, when cutting or drilling is required,
these should be done with hand tools fitted with local
exhaust extraction. The exhaust from such extraction
equipment should be fitted and positioned away from other
work areas.
(e) Empty storage bags should be folded and stored in a
waste container along with any other waste material.
(f) Upon completion of the job, all excess material should be
sealed in bags prior to removal from the designated work
area. The work area should be vacuumed using an
industrial vacuum cleaner. Wet mopping and wiping can
be utilised if an industrial vacuum cleaner is not available.
For removal of ceramic Fiber materials the following handling
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
procedures are recommended:
(a) All practices should be designed to minimise the liberation of
any airborne Fiber or dust.
(b) In large installations of several days/weeks duration, the
installation area should be clearly designated and barriers
erected to prevent access.
(c) Upon completion of the job, all excess material should be
sealed in bags prior to removal from the designated work area.
The work area should be vacuumed using an industrial vacuum
cleaner. Wet mopping and wiping can be utilised if an
industrial vacuum cleaner is not available.
For removal of embrittled ceramic Fiber materials the following
procedures in particular the selection of respirator protection should
be implemented during the removal of such materials.
(a) The removal area should be signposted and contained, where
workable, to minimise the transfer of dust to other work areas;
(b) Separate change areas should be provided to minimise the
transfer of dust to general work areas;
(c) Where workable, the spent material should be wetted to
suppress dust generation;
(d) Waste shall be placed in containers, plastic bags or other
methods which prevent Fiber and/or dust emission, and
disposed of in accordance with local waste disposal authority
requirements;
(e) The removal area should then be cleaned using an industrial
vacuum cleaner; and
(f) Once visible dust has been cleaned up, containment material
should be removed in a manner that minimises the liberation of
any trapped dust.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits 0.5 Fiber/ml for synthetic mineral Fiber.
Other Exposure Info. As published by Worksafe Australia.
Protective Equipment The National Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Synthetic Mineral
Fibers (NOHSC May 1990) advises that for installation and removal
of both bonded and unbonded ceramic Fiber material the following
personal protective equipment should be used.
(a) Disposable coveralls or long sleeve, loose fitting clothing and
gloves (launderable clothing should be washed separately from
other clothing).
(b) Where overhead work is involved, goggles and head covering
should be worn; and
(c) A half-face (P1 or P2) respirator should be worn during work in
enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, for example, in ceiling
spaces, or where evidence suggests that respirable Fiber
levels may exceed 0.5 f/ml.
For ceramic Fiber removal work the following personal protective
equipment should be used.
(a) Disposable coveralls or long sleeves, loose fitting clothing and
gloves be worn during installation (launderable clothing should
be washed separately from other clothing).
(b) Where overhead work is involved, goggles and head covering
should be worn; and
(c) A half-face respirator (Class P1 or P2) respirator.
For removal of embrittled or heat effected ceramic materials, the
following personal protective equipment should be used by all
personnel directly involved in the removal work.
(a) Disposable coveralls or long sleeve, loose fitting clothing and
gloves (launderable clothing should be washed separately from
other clothing).
(b) Where overhead work is involved, goggles and head covering
should be worn. Eye protection would be provided as an
integral component of a full-face respirator.
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
(c) A Class P2 respirator provides the necessary protection factor
for this task. However, in some circumstances where
excessive levels of dust are created, the limitations of filter
loading capacity and facial seal may necessitate the use of:
鈥? a full (P3) cartridge respirator, or
鈥? a full (P3) powered air-purifying respirator or
鈥? a full faced, positive pressure demand airline respirator.
All respiratory protective devices should comply with AS/NZS1715
and AS/NZS1716.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White fibrous material - Nil odour
1760oC
Melting Point
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
Specific Gravity 2.62
9. Physical & Chemical Properties cont鈥檇:
Flash Point None
Flamm. Limit LEL Not applicable
Solubility in Water Not available
Other Properties
Autoignition Temp. None
Vapour Density Not applicable
pH Value Not applicable
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Imcompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated alkali
Hazardous Reactions/ Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
A number of studies have been conducted on the health effects of inhalation exposure of rats
and hamsters. In a lifetime (6 hours per day, 5 days a week for 24 months) nose only inhalation
study, rats exposed to the Maximum Tolerated Dose (30mg/m3, 200 Fibers/ml) developed
progressive lung damage (interstitial fibrosis) and cancer of the lung and mesothelioma. In
contrast, Hamsters similarly exposed developed interstitial fibrosis and mesothelioma but no lung
cancers. A multiple dose study (3, 9, 16mg/m3; 25, 75 and 150 Fibers/ml) found a dose related
parenchymal fibrosis however in the lowest exposed group (25 Fibers/ml); no irreversible effects
were found that could be attributed to ceramic Fiber exposure. There was no statistical excess
of lung tumours at any dose. One rat developed a mesothelioma in the 75 Fiber/ml exposure
group.
In 1987 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the epidemiological
and animal toxicology data on SMF (including ceramic Fiber, glasswool, rockwool, and slagwool)
and classified the group as possible human carcinogens (IARC Group 2B)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Waste shall be placed in containers, plastic bags or other
methods which will prevent Fiber and/or dust emission, and
disposed of in accordance with the local waste disposal authority
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13. Disposal Considerations cont鈥檇:
requirements. There may be specific regulations at the Local,
State or Federal level that pertain to this material
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
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Statement: R40 (3) Possible risk of irreversible effects. R36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statement: S22 Do not breathe dust. S25 Avoid contact with eyes. S36/37/39
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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
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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
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 April 2007.
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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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