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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: FBS-1 Glass wool insulation
Australia
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: This product is not classified as hazardous
according to the criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
(NOHSC).
CSR Building Products Limited
ABN 55 008 631 356
9 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9235 8000 (Or 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only))
Facsimile: +61 2 9372 5819
Emergency Phone 1800 807 668
Number:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance
with National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines. As such, the information in
it must not be altered, deleted or added to. The Supplier will issue a new MSDS when there is a change
in product specifications and/or NOHSC guidelines/regulations. The Supplier will not accept any
responsibility for any changes made to its MSDS by any other person or organisation.
Product name: FBS-1 Glass wool insulation
Applicable In: Australia
Other Names: FBS-1 glass wool batts, gold batts, FBS-1 insulation batts,
insulation wool, Bradford鈩?, Acousticlad鈩?, Acousticon鈩?,
Acoustilag, Anticon鈩?, Attenucheck鈩?, Ductel鈩?,
Ductwrap鈩?, Flexitel鈩?, Linacoustic鈩?, Multitel鈩?,
Quietel鈩?, Specitel鈩?, Supertel鈩?, Thermatel鈩?,
Thermocoustic鈩?, Ultratel鈩?, Insulwool鈩?, Exact-o-board鈩?,
Tuff-skin鈩?, Building Batts, Building Blanket, Special
Flexible, Partition Batts, Semi-rigid Multi Service Board,
MSB, Multiflex, Rigid, Superboard, Sectional Pipe
Insulation, SPI, Light Appliance, Ductliner, Blackseal,
Insulfoil
Manufacturer's Product Code: Not Applicable
UN number: None Allocated
Dangerous goods class & Subsidiary None Allocated
Risk:
Hazchem code: None Allocated
Poisons schedule number: None Scheduled
Use: Thermal and acoustic insulation with energy conservation
attributes. Used in homes, public and commercial
buildings, warehouses, industrial and petrochemical plants,
motor vehicles, ships, public transport, power station and
white goods
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Physical Description/Properties:
Appearance: A matt of yellow fibrous material resembling wool. It is
supplied in different shapes and sizes wrapped in plastic. It
may be rigid or flexible; and facings such as aluminium foil,
vinyl, and synthetic tissues applied to meet specific purposes.
Boiling Point: (o C) Not determined
Melting Point: (oC) >704 degrees Celsius
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Specific gravity (H 2O = 1) Variable
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Flammability Limits:
Solubility in water: Negligible
Reactivity with common substances, for example, air or water:
This product is not reactive.
oC):
Auto-ignition temperature ( Not applicable
Odour Threshold: Usually odourless but may have faint amine odour
Lower Explosion Limit: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limit: Not applicable
Self Accelerating Decomposition: 300 degrees Celsius
Ingredients:
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion: Exposure Limits *
Fiberised bio-soluble glass 65997-17-3 >85% None allocated for
this product, but
CSR recommends
0.5 f/ml time-
weighted average
(TWA) for respirable
fibres.
Heat cured resin 25104-55-6 <15% -
Solvent refined mineral oil 8012-95-1 <2% -
Other Properties:
FBS-1 glass wool consists of >85% fibres and <15% unfiberised particles. The fibres are made to target
diameters of 4.5 to 6.0 microns, and dissolve in body fluids. The fibres and particles are amorphous
(non-crystalline). Fibres are bonded together to form the product and minimise the release of dusts. The
cured resin is stable and will remain intact for the life of the product under normal atmospheric conditions.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
FBS-1 glass wool insulation, once installed, does not release dust or fibres, and does not cause any
health effects. Handling, installing or removing the product may result in some dust and it is likely that
there will also be concurrent exposure to other construction materials and general dusts. Users of this
product are therefore advised to consider these other exposures when handling, installing or removing
FBS-1 glass wool insulation.
Products designed for high temperature applications (above 177 degrees Celsius), may release gases
(CO2, formaldehyde, amines) irritating to the eyes, nose and throat during initial heat-up. In confined or
poorly ventilated areas, use air supplied respirators during the first heat-up cycle.
Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause temporary upper respiratory
discomfort and/or congestion.
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Skin itching may be a symptom experienced by some people handling FBS-1 glass wool insulation. It
can be treated by gently washing the affected area with soap and warm water.
Eye discomfort may occur if dust gets in the eyes, and treated by flushing eyes with copious amounts of
water.
Health Effects
Acute:
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions of use, but would result in irritation of the lips,
mouth and stomach.
Eye: FBS-1 glass wool dust, if it gets into the eyes may cause eye discomfort
resulting in watering and redness.
Skin: Handling FBS-1 glass wool and its dust may irritate the skin resulting in itching
and occasionally a red rash. The rash is not allergic and usually disappears
quickly.
Inhaled: The dust may cause discomfort of the nose, throat and respiratory tract,
especially in those suffering f om upper respiratory or chest complaints such as
r
hay fever asthma or bronchitis.
Chronic: There are no known long term health effects. This product has been shown to be
bio-soluble in laboratory studies carried out for CSR Bradford Insulation by the
Institute of Occupational Medicine in Scotland. Bio-soluble means that any fibres
inhaled into the lungs dissolve in body fluids and are then cleared from the lungs.
The fibres would comply with the short term bio persistence test in note Q of
NOHSC:10005(1999) published by the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission (NOHSC).
First Aid
Swallowed: Rinse the lips and mouth with water, give water to drink, and seek medical
attention.
Eye: Flush with copious amounts of water. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water and, if itching persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Advice to Doctor: This product is a mechanical irritant, and is not expected to produce any chronic
health effects from acute exposures. Treatment should be directed toward
removing the source of irritation with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Standards: This product has been assessed by CSR Bradford Insulation according to the
criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC):
NOHSC:1008(1999) and NOHSC:10005(1999). As a result of the
assessment, this product is not classified as hazardous according to the
NOHSC criteria.
The product is not listed in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs
and Poisons.
FBS-1 glass wool insulation is not subject to specific state occupational health
and safety regulations.
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Engineering Controls: Work practices should minimise the release of, and exposure to, fibres and/or
dust. Hand tools that generate the least amount of dust and fibres are
recommended. If power tools are used directly on the product, appropriate
dust collection systems are recommended.
Work areas should be cleaned regularly, and vacuuming or damp sweeping is
recommended.
Ventilation: During most applications and installation of this product, no special ventilation
will be required. However, if dusty, or in confined spaces, local exhaust
ventilation is recommended. For fixed manufacturing situations using this
product, the need for ventilation should be evaluated by a professional
industrial hygienist, while the design of specific ventilation systems should be
conducted by a professional engineer.
Special Considerations The use of personal protective equipment as outlined below is recommended
for Repair / during work in areas or on equipment where this product has been installed.
Maintenance:
Personal Protection:
Skin Protection: Direct skin contact can be minimised by wearing long sleeved shirts and long
trousers, a cap or hat, and standard duty gloves conforming to Australian
Standard AS 2161 (Industrial safety gloves and mittens).Work clothes should
be washed regularly and separately from other clothes.
Eye Protection: When handling FBS-1 glasswool, particularly handling it overhead or in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas such as ceiling spaces or risers, eye
contact with dust or fibre can be avoided by wearing ventilated non-fogging
dust resistant goggles conforming to Australian and New Zealand Standard
AS/NZS 1336 (Recommended practices for occupational eye protection).
Respiratory When handling FBS-1 glass wool, particularly during work in enclosed or
Protection: poorly ventilated areas, an approved particulate respirator conforming to
Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1715 (Selection, use and
maintenance of respiratory protective devices) and 1716 (Respiratory
protective devices) is recommended.
Personal Hygiene: Washing of exposed skin with soap and water at the end of a shift is
recommended.
Flammability: FBS-1 glass wool is non-flammable, but the plastic wrapping, resin binder, and
some facings (e.g. vinyl tissue) may decompose, smoulder or burn in a fire or
when heated above 300 degrees Celsius. In the event of a major fire, heavy
smoke, or fire in an enclosed area, fire fighters should wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport: This p roduct should be stored in its factory packaging in low traffic
areas, and in intact containers or under sheet covers. This product is
not regulated as a dangerous good. No special transport requirements
are necessary.
Spills and disposal: Any spilt material or off-cuts from installation should be cleaned up,
and disposed of in accordance with local authority guidelines. Any spilt
material due to accidents or off-cuts from installation should be cleaned
up, and disposed of in accordance with local authority guidelines. Use
personal protective equipment as described in 'Precautions for Use' of
this material safety data sheet when handling uncontained material.
Fire/explosion hazard: FBS-1 glass wool is non-flammable, but the plastic wrapping, resin
binder, and some facings (e.g. vinyl tissue) may decompose, smoulder
or burn in a fire; or when heated above 300 degrees Celsius.
FBS-1 glass wool insulation has a 4 zero fire rating when subjected to
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early fire hazard tests in accordance with the Australian Standard - AS
1530 Part 3-1999.
Heat Evolved index (Rating 0-10) 0
Smoke Developed index (Rating 0-10) 0
Spread of Flame index (Rating 0-10) 0
Ignitability index (Rating 0-20) 0
Smoking and Other Dust: Inhalation of airborne particles from other sources, including those from
cigarette smoke, may increase the risk of lung disease. CSR
recommends that all storage and work areas should be non-smoking
zones, and other airborne contaminants be kept to a minimum.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Following a thorough review of all of the medical-scientific data
available at a meeting in October 2001, the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) panel lowered the classification for glass
wool insulation fibres from a Group 2B classification ("possibly
carcinogenic to humans") to a Group 3 classification ("not classifiable
as to carcinogenicity to humans"). IARC said that there is "no evidence
of increased risks of lung cancer or of mesothelioma...from
occupational exposures during the manufacture of these materials, and
inadequate evidence overall of any cancer risk."
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is not manufactured with, nor does it contain any Class I
Ozone depleting chemicals as defined by the EPA in Title VI of the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 40 CFR Part 82, Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone.
This product is not classified as a hazardous air pollutant in Title III
Clean Air Act of 1990.
Binder-coated glass wool is hydrophobic, therefore, no adverse
environmental effects would be expected if this product were
accidentally released in the water or soil. No harm to fish or wildlife
would be caused by this product.
CONTACT POINT
For further information on this product, please contact the following:
CSR Building Products Limited (ABN 55 008 631 356), 9 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067,
Australia. Phone +61 2 9235 8000 or 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only). Fax +61 2 9372
5819.
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Whilst the information contained in this document is based on data which, to the best of our knowledge,
was accurate and reliable at the time of preparation, no responsibility can be accepted by us for errors
and omissions. The provision of this information should not be construed as a recommendation to use
any of our products in violation of any patent rights or in breach of any statute or regulation. Users are
advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of this information in relation to their
particular purposes and specific circumstances. Since the information contained in this document may be
applied under conditions beyond our control, no responsibility can be accepted by us for any loss or
damage caused by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of this information.
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Issue Date: 07/2003
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