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1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
Product Names: Topcoat M
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
Other Names: M Coat
Carbolane M Coat
Fiberfrax Topcoat M
UN Number: None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Product Use High Temperature Surface Coating
Supplier: Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Fire Hazards: Non flammable
Explosive Hazards: Non explosive
Health Hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances to
gastro intestines.
Chronic Kaolin dust contains no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica
3
TLV TWA: 2mg/m respirable dust.
This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4; not
classifiable as causing cancer in humans.
3
ES TWA: 10mg/m inspirable dust.
3
OES TWA: 2mg/m respirable dust
Kaolin dust appears to have fibrogenic potential even in the absence
of crystalline silica. Kaolinosis can exist as simple and complicated
forms with the latter often associated with respiratory symptoms.
Crystalline silica enhances the severity of the pneumoconiosis.
Refer to 'OTHER INFORMATION - Toxicology'.
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3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name CAS Exposure Proportion
Aluminosilicate (polycrystalline) N/A 0.5 Fibres/cc *** 80-90%
1 fibre/ml TWA (Unifrax) *
Organic Binder** N/A
3
Inorganic Binder** 10 mg/m (total) (ACGIH),
as nuisance dust.
3 3
5 mg/m (respirable); 15 mg/m
(total) PEL (OSHA), as nuisance dust.
Remaining components not N/A Trace
determined hazardous
and/or hazardous components
present at less than 1.0%
(0.1% for carcinogens)
*No OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits have been established for these materials. Pending the
results of long-term health effect studies, airborne exposures should be controlled at or below the
Unifrax Recommended exposure guidelines listed below.
**Identity, CAS Numbers &/or percent composition are trade secret.
***National Standard & National Code of Practice.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water..
Eye: Flush immediately with large amount of water for at least 15
minutes. Eyelids should be held open away from the eyeball to
ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes.
Skin: If skin becomes irritated, remove contaminated clothing. Wash
areas of contact with soap and water. Do not rub or scratch
exposed skin. Using a skin cream or lotion after washing may be
helpful in reducing irritation.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities Eyewash station and normal washroom facilities must be
provided.
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4. First Aid Measures cont鈥檇:
Advice to Doctor: Acute effects are essential irritant in nature. Refer to 'OTHER
INFORMATION' section for chronic and long-term exposures.
Medical Conditions generally aggravated by Exposure:
Chronic bronchial or lung disease, or bronchial hyperactivity, can be
aggravated by exposure to these materials.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: Not Flammable and not explosive.
Hazardous Reactions/ Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated
Decomposition: alkali.
Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Hazchem Code: None Allocated.
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.
Avoid clean up procedures that may result inwater 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 limit access.
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
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 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 removal of Ceramic Fiber materials the following
handling 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) 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 removal of embrittled Ceramic Fiber materials the
following procedures, in particular, the selection of
respirator protection should be implemented during the
removal of such materials:
a) The removal area should be signposted and contained,
where workable, to minimize the transfer of dust to
other work areas.
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b) Separate change areas should be provided to minimize
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 Fiber and/or dust
emission, and disposed of in accordance with local
waste disposal authority requirements.
e) The removal area should then be cleaned using an
Industrial vacuum cleaner and:-
f) Once visible dust has been cleaned up, containment
material should be removed in a manner that minimizes
the liberation of any trapped dust.
Storage Precautions: No special transport or storage requirements are necessary.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
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/m3, is applicable
to minimise upper respiratory tract irritation, but is NOT to take place
over the respirable fibre standard. As established by the National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Engineering 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,
where more extensive precautions are required as outlined below in
'Personal Protection'.
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Personal Protection
The Worksafe 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 the OSHA
PEL for cristobalite.
RESPIRATOR TYPE: P2 Type, Half-face cartridge respirator with
high-efficiency filters. (E.g. 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. (E.g. 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. (E.g. 3M 7800S with
W9435 hose and W2806 regulator or
equivalent).
If airborne filters 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
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
dry vacuuming is used, the vacuum must be equipped with a HEPA
filter. Air blowing or dry 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 May 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 respirator (Class P1 or P2) respirator should be
worn during work in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, for
example, in ceiling spaces, or where evidence suggests that
respirable fibre levels may exceed 0.5 f/ml.
For ceramic fibre removal work the following personal
protective equipment should be used:
(a) Disposable coveralls or long sleeves, loose fitting clothing and
gloves be worn during installation (launderable clothing should
be washed separately from other clothing).
(b) Where overhead work is involved, goggles and head covering
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8.
should be worn; and
(c) A half-face respirator (Class P1 or P2) respirator.
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.
(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 protective devices should comply with AS/NZS1715
and AS/NZS1716.
Work/Hygienic
Practices Refer to 'SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Dry White/Grey Mix
Melting Point Not Determined
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
Specific Gravity Not Determined
Flash Point None
Flamm. Limit LEL Not applicable
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
A number of studies have been conducted on the health effects of inhalation exposure of rats and
hamsters. In a lifetime (6 hours per day, 5 days a week for 24 months) nose only inhalation
study, rats exposed to the Maximum Tolerated Dose (30mg/m3, 200 fibres/ml) developed
progressive lung damage (interstitial fibrosis) and cancer of the lung and mesothelioma but no
lung cancers. A multiple dose study (3, 9, 16mg/m3; 25, 75 and 150 fibres/ml) found a dose
related parenchymal fibrosis however in the lowest exposed group (25 fibres/ml); no irreversible
effects were found that could be attributed to ceramic fibre exposure. There was no statistical
excess of lung tumours at any dose. One rat developed a mesothelioma in the 75 fibre/ml
exposure group.
In 1987 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the epidemiological
and animal toxicology data on SMF (including ceramic fibre, glasswool, rockwool, and slagwool)
and classified the group as possible human carcinogens (IARC Group 2B).
OTHER 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 preliminary evidence is
as follows:
1. There is no evidence of any fibrotic lung disease (interstitial
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11. Toxicological Information cont鈥檇:
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 plagues (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
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste shall be placed in containers, plastic bags or other methods which will prevent fibre 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.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements are necessary.
Not defined as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for
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
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.
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
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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 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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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
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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
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