Unifrax Australia Pty. Ltd.
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FIBERFRAX庐 XPE PAPER AV
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIAL & SUPPLIER
FIBERFRAX庐
Brand Name:
Ship. Name (CSN): None Allocated
Product Names: XPE Paper AV2
XPE Paper AV2i
UN Number: None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Packaging Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
Product Use Thermal Insulation
Supplier/ Manufacturer: UNIFRAX LIMITED UNIFRAX CORPORATION
Mill Lane, Rainford P.O. Box 808 Niagara Falls
St. Helens, Merseyside. New York 1430200808
20 WA118L USA
UK
Contact Details: See Page 11.
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.
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3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Information on Chemical Family: Vitreous Aluminosilicate Fibres.
Composition: Additional other names: Refractory Fibre, Ceramic Fibre,
MMVF, SMF.
Remaining components not determined to be hazardous
and/or hazardous components present at less than 1.0%
(0.1% for carcinogens).
Ingredients: Name CAS Proportion
Ceramic Fibre 65997-17-3 85-90%
Acrylic Latex 10-15%
Vermiculite 1318-00-9 45-60%
Hydrated Aluminosilicate 1302-78-9 0-2%
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 persist seek medical
attention.
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. If
effects persist seek medical advice.
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. If effects
persist seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person/s from source of exposure to
fresh air. Keep person/s comfortable, warm, and rested.
Recovery should be rapid after removal from exposure, but
some people may be sensitive to a fibre induced irritation
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4. First Aid Measures Cont鈥檇:
of the respiratory tract. If symptoms such as shortness of
breath, cough, wheezing or chest pain develop seek
medical advice, and if breathing difficulties continue
qualified first-aiders may administer oxygen.
First Aid Facilities Eyewash station and normal washroom facilities must be
provided.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR: Acute effects are essential irritant in nature. Refer to
鈥極THER INFORMATION鈥? section for long term exposures.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Fire Explosion Hazard: Not Flammable and not explosive.
Hazardous Reactions/ Thermal decomposition of the binder from fires or
Decomposition Products: first heat of the product may release vapours of carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen and small
amounts of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Use
adequate ventilation or other precautions to eliminate
exposure to these vapours.
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 in
water pollution.
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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.
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.
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7. Handling & Storage cont鈥檇:
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.
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: No special storage requirements.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Type Thermal decomposition of the binder from fires or first heat
(AS1716) of the product may release vapours of carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen and small amounts of
aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Use adequate
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
ventilation or other precautions to eliminate exposure to
these vapours, which can cause respiratory tract irritation,
bronchial hyper-reactivity and asthmatic response.
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 1 fibres/ml
RESPIRATOR TYPE: Optional dust respirator. (eg. 3M
9970 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
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8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection cont鈥檇:
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
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.
All respiratory devices should be tested for compliance
with AS/NZS 1715 & AS/NZS 1716.
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9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White to Tan coloured paper, with no odour.
Melting Point 1800潞c DS & FT Paper, 1538潞c 110 Paper,
1927潞c 880 Paper, 1793潞c 970 Paper.
Boiling Point Not applicable
Vapor Pressure Not applicable
1400kg/m3
Specific Gravity
Flash Point None
Flamm. Limit LEL Not applicable
Flamm. Limit UEL Not applicable
Volatile Component Not applicable
Solubility in Water Not available
Autoignition Temp. None
Vapor Density Not applicable
pH Value Not applicable
Solubility in Organic Partly soluble in some solvents
Solvents
Specific Properties or Risk See 'Health Effects' section
Thermal Decomposition See 'Hazardous Decomposition or by-products'.
Formula Not applicable: Mixture
Molecular Weight Not applicable: Mixture
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Reactions Thermal decomposition of the binder from fires or first heat
Decomposition Products of the product may release vapours of carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen and small amounts of
aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Use adequate
ventilation or other precautions to eliminate exposure to
these vapours.
Also refer to SAFE HANDLING.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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The toxicology data indicates that ceramic fibre based materials should be handled with
caution. The handling practices described in this MSDS must be strictly followed. In
particular, when handling refractory ceramic fibre in any application, special caution
should be taken to avoid unnecessary cutting, abrading, grinding, tearing etc., of the
material to minimize the generation of airborne dusts. Product which has been in
service at temperatures above 1000掳c, may undergo partial conversion to cristobalite, a
form of crystalline silica. This reaction occurs at the furnace lining hot face. As a
consequence, this material becomes more friable; special caution must be taken to
minimise generation of airborne dust. The amount of cristobalite present will depend on
the temperature and length in service. IARC has recently reviewed the animal, human
and other relevant experimental data on silica in order to critically evaluate and classify
the cancer causing potential; (See 'Respiratory Protection', where crystobalite has been
classified as an established human carcinogen).
The potential for SMF's and other man made vitreous fibres to produce toxicity has been
subject to extensive investigations. 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:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Waste shall be placed in containers, plastic bags or other
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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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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
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
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(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 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:
Contact: During Business Hours Ph: +61 3 9463 0000
Customer Service Toll Free: Ph: 1300 797 888
Emergency / After Hours Contact: Alan Smith
Ph: 0409 288 916
References: Replaces MSDS dated 27 March 2007.
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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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