Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
Insulfrax庐 Moist Pack
Product Names
UN Number None allocated
DG Class None allocated
Manufacturer's Product None
Code
Hazchem Code Not allocated
Poisons Schedule None allocated
Product Use Heat Insulation
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 Details: See Page 5.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
Health Hazards: May cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory
system and temporary disturbances to Gastro intestines.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Water 7732-18-5 30-70%
Calcium Silicate Magnesia 65997-17-3 10-40%
Silicon Dioxide (amorphous) 7631-86-9 10-30%
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 1
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion Drink large volumes of water.
Eye Flush eyes with water
Skin Rinse affected areas with water and soap. Do not use
detergent.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air and blow nose to evacuate fibres.
First Aid Facilities Eye wash facilities are recommended if eye contact is
probable.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Acute irritation and/or inflammation are due to mechanical
action.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: These products are non-combustible, surrounding
combustible materials should determine extinguisher
selection.
Hazardous Reactions/ Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills or Release Do not flush to drain. Prevent entry to waterways. Do
To the Environment not allow to be windblown.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 2
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage Precautions: No special storage requirements.
Keep packaged in original packaging when not in use.
Handling: Respirators are recommended. Gloves are
recommended to avoid skin irritation. Safety eyewear is
also recommended particularly for overhead work.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits
Name CAS No. Exposure
Calcium Silicate Magnesia 65997-17-3 TWA 0.5
f/ml**
** National Occupational and Safety Commission - National
Code of Practice for the safe use of Synthetic Fibres.
This Product was invented in 1992, no epidemiological or
toxicological studies are available. Studies based on
chemically similar fibre using lifetime nose only inhalation,
showed no fibrosis or significant increase in lung tumours in
exposed animals. In addition, lifetime studies with
fibreglass show no irreversible effects.
As available, animal study results with Insulfrax fibre will be
presented.
Personal Protection: Respirators are recommended. All respirators used shall
comply with the provisions of AS1715 and 1716. Gloves
are recommended to avoid skin irritation. Safety eyewear is
also recommended particularly for overhead work.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 3
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Moist Fibrous product with no odour
>1260oc
Boiling/Melting Point
Vapour Pressure Not determinable
Specific Gravity 8.0
Flash Point Not determinable
Flamm. Limit Not determinable
Solubility in Water(g/L) < 0.1
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This Product was invented in 1992, no epidemiological or toxicological studies are
available. Studies based on chemically similar fibre using lifetime nose only inhalation,
showed no fibrosis or significant increase in lung tumours in exposed animals. In
addition, lifetime studies with fibreglass show no irreversible effects.
As available, animal study results with Insulfrax fibre will be presented.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 4
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposals: Do not flush to drain. Prevent entry to waterways. Do not
allow to be windblown.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements are necessary.
UN Number None allocated
DG Class None allocated
Hazchem Code Not allocated
Poisons Schedule None allocated
Product Use Heat Insulation
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. S52 Avoid contact with eyes. S38
In 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.
Authorised by: Alan Smith
Version: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 5
Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
INSULFRAX庐 MOIST PACK
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No Classification under EEC Directive 76/548/EEC
Refer Worksafe Australia Classifying Clause 1.14
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: 1.3
Control Status: Controlled Document
Created on: 01/08/07 6
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