Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
Thomastown, VIC 3074
FIBERFRAX庐 LO-CON FELT
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 FELTS, Lo-con Felt, Duraset, Duraset LE, Spacefelt,
AC Felt, QSF 3000
Synonyms: RCF, ceramic fibre, synthetic vitreous fibre (SVF), man made
vitreous fibre (MMVF), man made mineral fibre (MMMF).
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
Recommended Uses: Exhaust Duct Insulation
Commercial Appliances
Home Security Boxes
Expansion Joints
Domestic Appliances
Gasketing and sealing.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
Contact Information: See page 9
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHS (National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission).
Health Hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory system and disturbances to
Gastro intestines.
Risk Phrases:
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
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Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
326 Settlement Road
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FIBERFRAX庐 LO-CON FELT
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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2. Hazards Identification cont鈥檇:
Safety Phrases:
S22 Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment
S53 Avoid exposure-obtain special instructions before
use
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Proportion
Ingredient CAS No
(wt %)
Refractories, Fibres, aluminosilicate 142844-00-6 94 - 98
Starch 9005-25-8 1-3
Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde 9003-35-4 0-3
Formaldehyde, polymer with ammonia and 35297-54-2 0-3
phenol
Phenol - as contained in phenol resin 108-95-2 0-1
Formaldehyde - as contained in phenol resin 50-00-0 0-1
Both Refractory Ceramic Fibres and Formaldehyde are Classified by the NOHSC as Category 2
Carcinogens - substances that should be regarded as if they are carcinogenic to humans, for which
there is sufficient evidence, based on long-term animal studies and other relevant information, to
provide a strong presumption that human exposure may result in the development of cancer.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Respiratory Irritation If respiratory tract irritation develops, move the person to a dust free
location. Get medical attention if the irritation continues. Refer to
Section 8 for additional measures to reduce or eliminate exposure.
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4. First Aid Measures cont鈥檇:
Eye Irritation: If eyes become irritated, flush immediately with large amounts of
lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away
from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Irritation: If skin becomes irritated, remove soiled clothing. Do not rub or scratch
exposed skin. Wash area of contact thoroughly with soap and water.
Using a skin cream or lotion after washing may be helpful.
Ingestion: If gastrointestinal tract irritation develops, move the person to a dust
free environment. Do not induce vomiting; drink plenty of water.
Advice to doctor: Skin and respiratory effects are the result of temporary, mild
mechanical irritation; fibre exposure does not result in allergic
manifestations.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Non-combustible product. Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding combustible
materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition of binder from fires or from first
heat of product may release smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides
of sulfur, phenol, methyl phenols, formaldehyde, ammonia and small amounts of aromatic and
aliphatic hydrocarbons. Use adequate ventilation or other precautions to eliminate exposure to
vapours resulting from thermal decomposition of binder. Exposure to thermal decomposition
fumes may cause respiratory tract irritation, bronchial hyper-reactivity or an asthmatic-type
response.
No Hazchem code allocated.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid creating airborne dust. Dust suppressing cleaning methods such as wet sweeping or
vacuuming should be used to clean the work area. If vacuuming, the vacuum must be equipped
with a HEPA filter. Compressed air or dry sweeping should not be used for cleaning.
Refer to personal protection and exposure controls section below during clean up of spilled
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling
Handle ceramic fibre carefully.
鈥?
Limit use of power tools unless in conjunction with local exhaust ventilation
鈥?
Use hand tools whenever possible.
鈥?
Frequently clean the work area with HEPA filtered vacuum or wet sweeping to minimise the
鈥?
accumulation of debris.
Do not use compressed air for clean up
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Storage
Store the product in original container in a dry area.
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Keep container closed when not in use.
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Empty packaging may contain residue and should not be reused.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure Standards
No exposure standard has been established for this product by NOHSC, however National
Exposure Standards for certain ingredients (refractory ceramic fibres, starch and phenol) are
shown below:
ES-TWA ES-STEL
ES-TWA
Ingredient
(mg/m3)
(mg/m3)
(fibres/ml)
Refractory ceramic fibres 0.5
Dusts not otherwise classified,
10
inspirable- starch
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Formaldehyde (ES currently
1.2 2.5
under review by NOHSC)
Phenol 4*
*Skin notation
Engineering Control Measures
Use engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation, point of generation dust collection,
down draft
work stations, emission controlling tool designs, and materials handling equipment designed to
minimize
airborne fibre emissions.
Airborne Fibre levels should be kept below 0.5 f/ml, if this is not possible then more extensive
precautions are required as outlined below in 鈥淧ersonal Protective Equipment鈥?.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory protection: When engineering and/or administrative controls are insufficient to
maintain workplace concentrations below the NOHSC TWA Exposure
Standard of 0.5 f/ml, the use of appropriate respiratory protection,
conforming to AS/NZS 1716 and 1715, is recommended. The evaluation
of workplace hazards and the identification of appropriate respiratory
protection is best performed, on a case by case basis, by a qualified
Occupational Hygienist.
Eye/Face protection: Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields to prevent eye irritation.
The use of contact lenses is not recommended, unless used in
conjunction with appropriate eye protection. Do not touch eyes with
soiled body parts or materials. If possible, have eyewashing facilities
readily available where eye irritation can occur.
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FIBERFRAX庐 LO-CON FELT
ACN 093 625 757
Ph: (03) 9463 0000 Fax: (03) 9464 1176
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
Skin protection: Wear gloves, head coverings and full body clothing as necessary to
prevent skin irritation and possible skin sensitisation. Washable or
disposable clothing may be used. If possible, do not take unwashed
clothing home. If soiled work clothing must be taken home, employers
should ensure employees are thoroughly trained on the best practices to
minimize or avoid non-work dust exposure (e.g., vacuum clothes before
leaving the work area, wash work clothing separately, rinse washer
before washing other household clothes, etc.).
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White fibrous material - Nil odour
Appearance
1760掳C
Melting Point
Not applicable
Boiling Point
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
2.62
Specific Gravity
None
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flamm. Limit LEL
Not available
Solubility in Water
None
Autoignition Temp
Not applicable
Vapour Density
Not applicable
pH Value
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Stability:
Refer to SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Hazardous Reactions
Decomposition Products
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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
Fibers/ml) developed progressive lung damage (interstitial fibrosis) and cancer of the
lung and mesothelioma. In contrast, Hamsters similarly exposed, developed interstitial
fibrosis and mesothelioma but no lung cancers. A multiple dose study (3, 9, 16mg/m3;
25, 75 and 150 Fibers/ml) found a dose related parenchymal fibrosis however, in the
lowest exposed group (25 Fibers/ml), no irreversible effects were found that could be
attributed to ceramic Fiber exposure. There was no statistical excess of lung tumours at
any dose. One rat developed a mesothelioma in the 75 Fiber/ml exposure group.
In 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the
epidemiological and animal toxicology data on SMF (including ceramic Fiber, glasswool,
rockwool and slagwood) and classified the group as possible human carcinogens (IARC
Group 2B).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste shall be placed in containers, plastic bags or other
Waste Disposal:
methods which will prevent Fiber 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.
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
R40 (3) Possible risk of irreversible effects. R36/37/38
Risk Statement:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S22 Do not breathe dust. S52 Avoid contact with eyes. S38
Safety Statement:
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.
Harmful, irritant.
Hazard Category:
Not scheduled.
Poisons Schedule:
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.
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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).
CONTACT DETAILS:
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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
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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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