Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERMAX庐
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
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Product Names: FIBERMAX
Other Names: MMMF
MMVF
SMF
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
UN Number: None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Product Use Thermal Insulation
Supplier: ITM CO. LIMITED
Kakihara Ringyo Building
10 鈥? 1 Nihonbashi Ohdenma 鈥? CHO
Chuo-Ku
Tokyo Japan 10 103-00
Contact Details: See Page 9.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
Health Hazards: May cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin, throat, nose and
upper respiratory system and disturbances to Gastro intestines
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FIBERMAX庐
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3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Name CAS Proportion
Alumino silicate, mullite fibre 1302-93-8 100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting; drink plenty of water.
Eye Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least
15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball
to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes.
Skin If skin becomes irritated, remove contaminated clothing.
Wash area of contact thoroughly with soap and water. Do
not rub or scratch exposed skin. Using a skin cream or
lotion after washing may be helpful.
Inhalation Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure, to
fresh air.
Advice to Doctor Acute effects are essentially irritant in nature.
Refer to 'OTHER INFORMATION - Toxicology'.
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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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERMAX庐
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills Pick up large pieces and place in containers. Where
possible, use vacuum cleaner to clean up smaller spilled
material. Refer to removal procedures in use and handling.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage & Transport: No special Storage or Transport requirements.
Handling: In the installation of unbonded materials, the following
handling and installation procedures are recommended:
a) All installation procedures should be designed to
minimise the liberation of any airborne fibre or dust.
b) In large installations of several days/weeks duration, the
installation area should be clearly designated and
barriers erected to limit access.
c) The materials should be stored in sealed plastic bags or
similar containers until installation is to proceed. These
containers should 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.
e) Empty storage bags should be folded and stored in a
waste container along with any waste materiel.
f) Upon completion of the job, all excess materials 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.
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERMAX庐
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
For the removal of materials the following procedures are recommended:
a) All installation procedures should be designed to
minimise the liberation of any airborne fibre or dust.
b) In large installations of several days/weeks duration,
the installation area should be clearly designated and
barriers erected to limit access.
c) Upon completion of the job, all excess materials 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 the removal of embrittled materials the following procedures in particular the selection
of respiratory protection should be implemented:
a) The removal area should be signposted and contained,
where possible, 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 fibre and/or dust
emission, and disposed of in accordance with the local
waste disposal authority requirements.
e) The removal area should be cleaned using an industrial
vacuum cleaner.
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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FIBERMAX庐
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards 0.5 fibre/ml for SMF (HOHSC 1995)
Engineering controls Where possible use local exhaust ventilation.
Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Equipment The National Code of Practice for the Safe Use of
Synthetic Mineral Fibres
(NOHSC 1990) advises the use of the following PPE that
for installation and removal of both bonded and unbonded
ceramic fibre material.
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, or where
evidence suggests that respirable fibre levels may
exceed 0.5 f/ml.
For removal of embrittled or heat affected 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
c) A 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:
a full-face P3 cartridge respirator, or
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
a full face P3 powered air-purifying respirator or
a full faced positive pressure demand airline
respirator
All respiratory devices should be tested for compliance
with AS/NZS 1715 & AS/NZS 1716.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White fibrous material 鈥? Nil odour.
Melting Point >1800掳 c
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapor Pressure Not applicable
Specific Gravity 2.5 鈥? 2.7
Flash Point None
Flamm. Limit LEL Not applicable
Solubility in Water Not applicable
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions / Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated alkali.
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fibremax Mullite fibre has a relatively durable chemistry, as measured by in-vitro testing
methods.
Polycrystalline Aluminosilicate fibers have not been specifically classified.
In 1997 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the
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326 Settlement Road
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FIBERMAX庐
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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11. Toxicological Information cont鈥檇:
epidemiological and animal toxicology data on SMF and classified the group as possible
human carcinogens (IARC Group 2B). IARC included Fibermax Mullite fibre, among
other fibre types such as Saffil and Nextel 312, in the same category.
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 requirements. There may be specific regulations
at the Local, State or Federal level that pertain to this
material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not defined as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
UN Number None Allocated
Shipping Name (CSN) 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
FIBERMAX庐
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Statement: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, nose and throat and upper
respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statement: S22 Do not breathe dust. S52 Avoid contact with eyes. S38 If
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S40 To clean floor and all objects contaminated by this
material, use AS approved HEPA fitted vacuum cleaner.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.
Hazard Category: Harmful, irritant.
Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled.
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
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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).
CONTACT DETAILS:
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Emergency / After Hours Contact: Alan Smith
Ph: 0409 288 916
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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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERMAX庐
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
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