Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEF
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
Insulfrax庐
Brand Name:
Ship Name (CSN): N/A
Insulfrax庐 Blok
Name:
Other names: Uniblock 110
Unilblock 110A
Uniblock 110K
Uniblock 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/ Supplier: Unifrax Limited Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
Mill Lane, Rainford 336 Settlement Road
St. Helens Thomastown 3074
Merseyside 20 WA118L Victoria
UK Australia
Contact Information: See page 9.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as Non hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC (National Occupational Health
and Safety Commission).
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
Health Hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances to
Gastro intestines.
Risk Phrases: See above (Health Hazards)
Safety Phrases: Do not breathe in dust. Wear suitable protective clothing.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Information on *Alkaline earth silicate containing SiO2 (60-70%) and CaO + MgO (30-40%)
Composition:
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 bioresistance 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:
a short-term biopersistence test by inhalation has shown that the fibres longer than
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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 fibres
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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.
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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3. Composition & Information On Ingredients cont鈥檇:
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Synthetic Mineral Fibres* 436-083-99-7 94
Organic Binder 5.5
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.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: Not Flammable and not explosive.
Hazardous Reactions/ Decomposition of this product may release trace gases, CO2 and
Decomposition Products CO from organic/inorganic binders.
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
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 or Release Where possible, use vacuum suction to clean up spilled
To the Environment material. Use dust suppressant where sweeping is necessary. If
vacuuming, the vacuum must be equipped with a HEPA filter.
Avoid clean up procedures that may
result in water pollution. Compressed air or dry sweeping should
not be used for cleaning.
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: a) Store the product in original container in a dry area 鈥?
protect against moisture.
b) Avoid damaging the original packing material
c) Empty packaging may contain residue and should not
reused.
Handling: a) Avoid unnecessary handling of unwrapped product.
b) Open packing just prior to use
c) Dispose of scrap material and debris in suitable containers
d) Frequently clean the work area with HEPA filtered vacuum
or wet sweeping to minimise the accumulation of debris.
e) Do not use compressed air for clean up
f) Ensure good general ventilation
g) Local exhaust ventilation may be required if the method of
use produces dust levels in excess of the maximum exposure
limits.
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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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 3
(mg/m )
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
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of 2 mg/m of inhalable dust is 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.
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
minimize 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 is best
performed, on a case by case basis, by a qualified Occupational
Hygienist.
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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8. Expsoure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
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 eyewashing 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.).
Additional Precautions for Thermally Stressed Materials
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When the product has been exposed to temperatures greater than 900 C 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.
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The National Exposure Standard for cristobalite is 0.1 mg/m 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.
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326 Settlement Road
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Insulfrax庐 Blok
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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.
8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
Respiratory protection: Wear a Class P2 half face respirator (conforming to
AS/NZS 1716 and 1715). In some circumstances where
excessive l levels of dust are created, the limitations of
filter loading capacity and facial seal may necessitate the
use of:
A full-face (Class P3) cartridge respirator; or
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A full-face (Class P3) powered air-purifying respirator; or
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A full-face, positive pressure, demand airline respirator
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9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White / Light Brown Board 鈥? No odour.
Melting Point Not known.
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
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Density 0.22 鈥? 0.95 g/cm
Flash Point None
Solubility in Water Insoluble in Water.
pH Value Not applicable
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions To Avoid: None
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Decomposition Thermal decomposition of organic binder occurs above
o
Products: 150 C. 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
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326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
Insulfrax庐 Blok
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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ventilation or other precautions to eliminate exposure to
vapours resulting from thermal decomposition of binder.
10. Stability & Reactivity cont鈥檇:
When the product has been exposed to temperatures greater
o
than 900 C 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.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Irritant Properties
Irritation to respiratory tract, skin and eyes may result from exposure to this product. Pre-existing
skin conditions including dermatitis, asthma or chronic lung disease might be aggravated by
exposure.
Tests for the bioresistance of the artificial mineral fibres used in this product show the following
results:
half-life in case of inhalation: < 10 days
half-life in case of intratracheal instillation < 40 days
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
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326 Settlement Road
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Insulfrax庐 Blok
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Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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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
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
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 carcinogenic.
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
References: Replaces MSDS dated 27 March 2007.
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Insulfrax庐 Blok
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Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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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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