Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
Product Name: Fibrestick
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
UN Number: None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule None Scheduled
Product Use High temperature air setting mortar.
Classification: Wet alumino-silicate mortar.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Unifrax Aust Pty. Ltd.
(Manufactured for Unifrax Australia by other producers of similar
products).
Contact Details: See Page 06.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
Health Hazards: This product contains respirable silica. Unless product is dry and
ground, hazards are minor.
Long term exposure to dust (created during cutting or grinding of
brick bonded with Super 3000) containing respirable crystalline silica
is known as silicosis, a non cancerous lung disease, resulting in
deceased pulmonary function or mild industrial bronchitis in workers,
particularly in workers who smoke.
Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances to
Gastro intestines.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 1
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Name CAS TLV Proportion
5.0mg/m3
Alumino silicates 66402-68-4 80 鈥? 90
0.1mg/m3
Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7 1鈥?2
Silicate glass 1344-09-8 <10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Seek medical advice for alkali poisoning, if swallowed in large
doses.
Eye: Wash with copious amounts of fresh water. See doctor if
irritation persists. An eye wash station should be available.
Skin: Wash with warm water. See doctor if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure to fresh air.
Get medical attention if breathing difficulties persist.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Treat symptomatically for irritant effects.
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.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 2
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills or Release Material that is spilled or leaked should be picked up and
placed in container for normal disposal.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage Precautions: Keep Dry. No special storage or handling requirements.
Handling: Wear gloves and eye protection while using product.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: NH and MRC limits apply.
Personal Protection:
NORMAL USE STORAGE TRANSPORT SPILLAGE
DEMOLITION
Respiratory
protection Yes No No Yes
Gloves Yes No No Yes
Eye protection Yes No No Yes
Demolition Minimize the generation of fine dust, and wear a S.A.A approved
respirator to avoid nuisance dusts. Note that the mineralogical
composition may change during service, leading to possible new
or extra hazards. It should be strongly noted that the hazards
contained in the burden contained by the refractory may be
many times greater than that of the refractory and therefore
special precautions should be taken during demolition and
disposal.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 3
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Grey 鈥揵rown paste
Boiling/Melting Point >1650 degrees C
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
3
Specific Gravity >2500 kg/m
Flash Point Not applicable
Flamm. Limit None
Solubility in Water(g/L) Nil
pH: Alkaline
Max. Particle Size 0.5
Odour Musty
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals
and will not have a significant environmental effect. Most
ingredients in this product are insoluble. However, silicate
bonding agent may have some environmental impact.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 4
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Demolition &
Disposal: Minimize the generation of fine dust, and wear a S.A.A approved
respirator to avoid nuisance dusts. Note that the mineralogical
composition may change during service, leading to possible new
or extra hazards. It should be strongly noted that the hazards
contained in the burden contained by the refractory may be
many times greater than that of the refractory and therefore
special precautions should be taken during demolition and
disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements are necessary.
UN Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Statement: This product contains respirable silica. Unless product is dry and
ground, hazards are minor.
Long term exposure to dust (created during cutting or grinding of
brick bonded with Super 3000) containing respirable crystalline silica
is known as silicosis, a non cancerous lung disease, resulting in
deceased pulmonary function or mild industrial bronchitis in workers,
particularly in workers who smoke.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statement: Seek medical advice for alkali poisoning, if swallowed in large
doses.
May cause irritation to eyes, skin and gastro intestines.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 5
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERSTICK
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
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
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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Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.2
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 6
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