Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERFRAX庐 PUMPABLE XJ
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
Brand Name: Fiberfrax庐 Pumpable
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
Other Names: Pumpable XJ
Pumpable XJ 1400
XJ-1
XJ-1400
UN Number: None allocated
DG Class None allocated
Packaging Group None allocated
Hazchem Code None allocated
Poisons Schedule Not scheduled
Product Use High Temperature expansion joint mastic, insulating gap
filler.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
336 Settlement Road
Thomastown 3074
Victoria
Contact Details: See Page 14.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non Explosive
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2. Hazards Identification cont鈥檇:
Health Hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances
to Gastro intestines.
Other Health Hazard Information
Medical Conditions Chronic bronchial or lung disease, or bronchial
generally aggravated hyperactivity, can be aggravated by exposure to these
by Exposure materials.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Water 7732-18-5 0-68%
Ceramic fibre 65997-17-3 5-20%
Silicon Dioxide (amphorous) 7631-86-9 0-20%
Cellulose derivative 9032-42-2 1-7%
Other Information Remaining components not determined to be hazardous
and/or hazardous components present at less than 1.0%
(0.1% for Worksafe Australia Cat. 1 & 2 carcinogens).
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion Ingestion is unlikely, but if it does occur DO NOT induce
vomiting; drink plenty of water. Material should be
excreted naturally, but if effects persists seek medical
attention.
Eye Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least
15 minutes, after removing any contact lenses. Eyelids
should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough
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4. First Aid Measures cont鈥檇:
rinsing. Do not rub eyes. Seek medical advice as good
work hygiene practice in all cases of eye contamination.
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. If effects persist seek
medical advice.
Inhalation Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure, to
fresh air. Recovery should be rapid, but if effects persists
seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities Eyewash station and normal washroom facilities must be
provided.
Advice to Doctor Acute effects are essentially irritant in nature. Refer to
'OTHER INFORMATION' section for chronic and long term
exposures.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: Not Flammable and not explosive.
Hazardous Reactions/ Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated alkali.
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Leaks: Where possible, use vacuum suction to clean up spilled
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
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 fibre 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 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 waste material.
f) Upon completion of the job, all excess materials should
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
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.
In the removal of ceramic fibre materials the following
procedures are recommended:
a) All practices should be designed to minimise the
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 prevent 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.
Storage Precautions: No special storage or transport requirements
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits NAME TWA STEL
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
Silicon Dioxide (amphorous) - 2 - -
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
Other Exposure Info. No exposure standard has been established by Worksafe
Australia (WSA), for this product. WSA however, has set
exposure standards for the ingredient/s listed above and
0.5 fibre/ml for synthetic mineral fibre. For situations
where most of the airborne material is of non-respirable
fibre, a secondary and complementary standard of 2
mg/m鲁, is applicable to minimise upper respiratory tract
irritation, but in NOT to take place over the respirable fibre
standard. As established by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Eng. Controls Where possible use engineering controls such as exhaust
ventilation and dust collection devices to reduce airborne
fibre levels. Where these are not feasible, or do not
reduce airborne concentrations of fibres to below 0.5
fibre/ml, or material has been exposed to greater than
1000oc, more extensive precautions are required as
outlined below in 'Personal Protection'.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Respiratory Type (AS116) The Workplace Australia TWA exposure standard for
cristobalite is 0.1mg/m3; OSHA permissible exposure limit
(PEL) for cristobalite is 0.05mg/m3 (respirable dust). The
ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV) for cristobalite 0.05
1mg/m3 (respirable dust) (ACGIH 1991-1992).
Use AS, NIOSH or MSHA approved equipment when
airborne limits may be exceeded. Minimal acceptable
respirators recommended for given airborne cristobalite
concentrations are as follows:
CONCENTRATION: Up to 5 fibres/ml or up to 10 times
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
the OSHA PEL for cristobalite.
RESPIRATOR TYPE: P2 Type, Half-face cartridge
respirator with high-efficiency filters. (eg. 3M 6000 with
2040 filter or equivalent).
CONCENTRATION: Up to 25 fibres/ml or 50 times the
OSHA PEL for cristobalite (2.5mg/m3).
RESPIRATOR TYPE: P3 Type, Full-face cartridge
respirator with high-efficiency filters. (eg. 3M 7800S with
7255 filter or equivalent).
CONCENTRATION: Greater than 25 fibres/ml or 50 times
the OSHA PEL for cristobalite (2.5mg/m3).
RESPIRATOR TYPE: P3 Type, Full-face cartridge
respirator with high-efficiency filters. (eg. 3M 7800S with
W9435 hose and W2806 regulator or equivalent).
If airborne filter or cristobalite concentrations are not
known, as minimum protection, use AS, NIOSH or MSHA
approved half face, air purifying respirator with HEPA filter
cartridges. Insulation surfaces should be lightly sprayed
with water before removal to suppress airborne dust. As
water evaporates during removal, additional water should
be sprayed on the surfaces as needed. Only enough
water should be sprayed to suppress dust so that water
does not run onto the floor of the work area. To aid the
wetting process, a surfactant may be used. After RCF
removal is completed, dust suppressing cleaning methods,
such as wet sweeping or vacuuming, should be used to
clean the work area. If dry vacuuming is used, the vacuum
must be equipped with a HEPA filter. Air blowing or dry
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
sweeping should not be used. Dust suppressing
components can be used to clean up light dust.
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields, or chemical goggles must
be worn when handling this material. Wear safety glasses
or chemical goggles to prevent eye contact. Contact
lenses should not be worn unless chemical goggles are
also worn and care is taken not to touch the eye with
contaminated parts of the body. Have eye washing
facilities readily available where eye contact can occur.
Clothing Wear gloves, hats or full body clothing to prevent skin as
necessary. Use separate lockers for work clothes to
prevent fibre transfer to street clothes. Avoid taking
unwashed work clothes home or provide disposable work
clothing. Wash work clothes separately from other
clothing. Rinse washing machine thoroughly after use. If
clothing is to be laundered by someone else, inform
launderer of proper procedure.
Protective Equipment: The National Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Synthetic
Mineral Fibres (NOHSC 1990) advises that for installation
and removal of both bonded and unbonded ceramic fibre
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, or where
evidence suggests that respirable fibre levels may
exceed 0.5 f/ml.
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
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 or suitable
eye protection and head covering should be worn. Eye
protection would be provided as an integral component
of a full-face respirator.
(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 devices should be tested for compliance
with AS/NZS 1715 & AS/NZS 1716.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Off-White fibrous paste, with no odour.
Melting Point Not available
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapor Pressure Not applicable
Specific Gravity Not available
Flash Point None
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9. Physical & Chemical Properties cont鈥檇:
Flamm. Limit UEL Not applicable
Volatile Component Not applicable
Solubility in Water Not available
OTHER PROPERTIES
Autoignition Temp. None
Vapor Density Not applicable
pH Value 8
Specific Properties or Risk See 'Health Effects' section
Formula Not applicable: Mixture
Molecular Weight Not applicable: Mixture
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The potential for SMF fibres to produce health effects has been the subject of
extensive investigations over a number of decades. Unifrax is continuing to support
the necessary investigations and will make all data available to all interested parties.
Information will be updated as studies are completed and reviewed. The following is
a review of the results to date:
Epidemiology Extensive investigations of ceramic fibre production
workers have been ongoing for more than 10 years. The
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11. Toxicological Information cont鈥檇:
preliminary evidence is as follows:
1. There is no evidence of any fibrotic lung disease
(interstitial fibrosis) whatsoever on X-ray.
2. There is no evidence of any lung disease among those
employees exposed to ceramic fibre that have never
smoked.
3. A statistical 'trend' was observed between slight
decreases in measures of pulmonary function and the
duration of exposure to ceramic fibre however this trend
is similar to that observed in smokers who work in other
industries. These observations are clinically
insignificant and individual results are within the range
of values obtained from the normal population.
4. Pleural plaques (thickening along the chest wall) have
been observed in a small number of employees in
overseas plants who have had long duration of
employment. A repeat study found inconsistencies in
detecting such pleural plaques. No pleural plaques
have been found in the Australian manufacturing
workforce. There are several occupational and non-
occupational causes for pleural plaques and it is
generally considered that they are not indications of
'pre-cancer' nor are they associated with any
measurable effect on lung function.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Waste should be placed in containers, plastic bags or other
methods which prevent fibre 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 None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Product Use High Temperature expansion joint mastic, insulating gap
filler
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
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15. Regulatory Information cont鈥檇:
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 agreement with the USEPA, found that in the furnace conditions
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16. Other Information cont鈥檇:
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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Customer Service Toll Free: Ph: 1300 797 888
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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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