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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 鈥? Pipe and Tank Insulation (Mineral Wool)
Date Prepared: 01/10/03
GLT Products
6810 Cochran Road Emergency Phone: Chem-Tel 800/255-3924
Solon, OH 44139 Information Phone: 440/914-1122
Section 1 鈥? Product Identification
Name: Pipe and Tank Insulation (Mineral Wool)
Section 2 鈥? Component Data
Exposure Limits:
A). Man Made Vitreous OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV NIOSH-REL TIMA-REL CAS#
Fiber Total Total 3 Fibers/cc 1 Fiber/cc None
15 mg/m3 10mg/m3 assigned
Respirable Respirable
5mg/m3 5mg/m3
B). Urea extended phenol OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV CAS#
formaldehyde resin-cured None None 25104-55-6
C). For ASJ jacketed OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV CAS#
products only, adhesive None None None
contains ethylene-vinyl assigned
acetate copolymer
Section 3 鈥? Physical Characteristics
Boiling Point N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1) N/A
% Solubility: Nil
Odor: Faint resin odor
Specific Gravity (H20=1): Var.
Melting Point: 2000掳F
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Appearance: Yellow-beige, may be faced
Section 4 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: N/A
Flammable Limits: LEL N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 鈥? Pipe and Tank Insulation (Mineral Wool)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Treat as residential building materials.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: The facing on faced products may burn and care should be
exercised when working around an open flame. The
organic binder and the facing will emit toxic fumes and
smoke when oxidized and ventilation is recommended on
initial equipment start-up.
Section 5 鈥? Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.
Acute Effects: Manmade Vitreous Fibers (MMVF) are mechanical
irritants to skin, eyes and upper respiratory system.
Chronic Effects: Extensive medical-scientific research has been conducted
into the health aspects of MMVF鈥檚 over the past 50 years.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),
an agency for the World Health organization (WHO) has
reviewed this research. The research has included studies
of over 50,000 workers employed in the industry as well
as animal studies.
Animal studies have shown that MMVF鈥檚 were not a
carcinogen in inhalation. Malignant tumors were
produced in animals when large doses of MMVF were
implanted surgically or injected into the chest or abdomen
by passing the animal鈥檚 natural defense mechanisms. As a
result, IARC has classified MMVF鈥檚 in group 2B,
鈥減ossibly carcinogenic to humans鈥?. No increased risk has
been demonstrated through inhalation experiments, even at
doses of 3000f/ml over a two-year period.
The results of human studies showed a somewhat higher
risk of lung cancer among workers employed in the
industry during the early days of production (1930-1950).
A variety of carcinogens used at the time and the lack of
dust-suppressing agents contributed to the hazard.
The OSHA does not currently list or regulate MMVF鈥檚 as
a carcinogen, but does regulate those materials as
鈥減articulates, not otherwise regulated鈥?. However, OSHA
is in the process of establishing separate exposure limits
for MMVF鈥檚 at this time.
Section 6 鈥? Reactivity Data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Stability: Stable
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Incompatibility: Hydrofluoric Acid
Conditions to Avoid: None in designed use
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon particles,
carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen and nitrogen-oxygen
compounds, methyl isocyanale, cyanic acid and hydrogen
cyanide.
Section 7 鈥? Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eye Contact: Flush with copious quantities of water. Contact a
physician if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and drink water.
Skin Contact: Cleanse with cold water, then warm water and soap.
Ingestion: Not likely, contact physician if it occurs.
Section 8 鈥? Recommended Work Practices
Wear Loose Clothing: Wearing long-sleeved shirts and blouses, loose at the neck
and wrists, along with long pants and caps will protect
skin areas from coming in contact with mineral wool fiber.
Loose clothing prevents fiber from rubbing into the skin.
Depending on job conditions, gloves may be necessary.
Prevent Airborne Dust: Dust collection systems should be used whenever mineral
wool fiber exposures may exceed either established dust
standards or recommended fiber standards. Operations
such as sawing, machining, and/or blowing mineral wool
fiber have the greater potential for high exposures.
Protect Eyes: Safety glasses, goggles or face shields should be worn
whenever fiber materials are being applied overhead or in
areas where particles or fibers may get into eyes.
Skin: Don鈥檛 rub or scratch skin. If mineral wool particles and
fibers accumulate on exposed skin areas, do not rub or
scratch. Remove the material by washing the skin
thoroughly but gently with warm water and mild soap.
Using a good commercial skin cream or lotion after
washing may be helpful.
Wear Respirators: If there is a possibility that airborne mineral wool fiber
concentrations may exceed recommended working levels
or if respiratory discomfort is experienced, respirators
should be worn. Acceptable respirators are those
specifically approved by NIOSH for protection against
dusts. Examples are 3M8710, 9910, etc. An appropriate
fit-testing program must be incorporated in the respiratory
program.
Work Clothes: Wash work clothes separately. Work clothing worn in
areas where exposure to mineral wool fiber is possible
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should be washed separately from other household laundry
to prevent fiber from being transferred to their clothing.
Rinse the washing machine thoroughly before it is used
again. If there is a lot of fiber on clothing it is best to
presoak and rinse the garments first, prior to washing.
Work Areas: Keep work areas clean. Avoid unnecessary handling of
scrap materials by keeping waste disposal equipment as
close to working areas as possible. Do not let scrap
material and debris pile up on floors and other surfaces.
Follow an organized housekeeping program at all times.
Section 9 鈥? Additional Information
Health Fire Reactivity
NFPA Rating 0 0 0
HMIS Rating 1 0 0
Section 10 鈥? Disclaimer
The information presented in this MSDS represents the most accurate known presentation of this product.
However, due to the many and diverse variables in its end use, it is the end users responsibility to
determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of the safety precautions as may be
necessary.
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