Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
1
0 Fire Hazard
0
1 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Glass wool G1010
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
7631-86-9
CAS#
Manufacturer VV7328000
RTECS
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Glass
TSCA
wool
GARDENA, CA 90248
Sand
Commercial Name(s) Not applicable.
CI#
Silica gel
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Silicon dioxide
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Silica. (Inert material.) CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
SiO2
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Glass wool 7631-86-9 10 100
Glass wool:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3160 mg/kg [Rat.].
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant).
Hazardous in case of ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Keep container tightly closed.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep locked up Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient
Precautions
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label.
Carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or
Storage
room.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
TWA: 10 (mg/m3)
Exposure Limits
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Solid powder.) Odorless.
Odor
Tasteless.
Taste
60.08 g/mole
Molecular Weight
White.
Color
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
2230掳C (4046掳F)
Boiling Point
1710掳C (3110掳F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
2.2 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
Insoluble in cold water, hot water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
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Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass.
Corrosivity
Incompatible with hydrogen fluoride.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
No.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3160 mg/kg [Rat.].
Chronic Effects on Humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH.
The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The products of degradation are as toxic as the original product.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
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DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
Federal and State
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute: Glass
Regulations
wool
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Glass wool
Pennsylvania RTK: Glass wool
Massachusetts RTK: Glass wool
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Glass wool
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
California
to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Glass wool
Proposition 65
Warnings California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) R40- Possible risks of irreversible
effects.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
0
0
1
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
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Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
Safety glasses.
Section 16. Other Information
G3110
MSDS Code
-Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed., New York N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987.
References
-SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Indutrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984.
-The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data, Edition II.
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/12/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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