MANUFACTURER: |
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GUARDIAN FIBERGLASS, INC. |
ADDRESS: |
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1000 EAST NORTH STREET
ALBION, MI 49224 |
PHONE: |
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(517) 629-9464
(800) 748-0035 |
CONTACT: |
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JERI DEVLIN, LOSS CONTROL MANAGER |
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION: |
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Fiberglass Building
insulation products, cured batts, rolls, and board Fiberglass Blowing Wool Insulation
(SUPERCUBE®) |
CHEMICAL
NAME: |
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Fibrous Glass |
CAS
NUMBER: |
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N/A |
COMMON
NAME: |
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Fiberglass Insulation |
| LAST REVIEWED: |
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June 2002 |
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| SECTION I: COMPOSITION |
| INGREDIENTS |
HAZARD |
CAS NO. |
% |
OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVELS |
| Fibrous Glass |
Nuisance Dust |
65997-17-3 |
70-100% |
TWA (Total Dust) = 15 mg/m3
TWA (Respirable Dust) = 5 mg/m3 |
| Cured Organic Binding Material |
N/A |
25104-55-6 |
30-0% |
N/A |
| Formaldehyde |
|
50-00-0 |
<0.01% |
TWA = 1 ppm, (.5 ppm Action Level) |
| Phenol |
|
108-95-2 |
0.02% |
TWA = 5 ppm, 19 mg/m3 (skin) |
| Ammonia |
|
7664-41-7 |
0.03% |
TWA 50 ppm, 35 mg/m3 |
| Dedusting Oil |
N/A |
N/A |
<1% |
N/A |
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| SECTION
II: PHYSICAL DATA |
| Boiling Point (°f) |
N/A |
Specific Gravity (H20)
= 1 |
2.6 |
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| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) |
N/A |
Percent Volatile |
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| Vapor Density (Air = 1) |
N/A |
By Volume |
<1% |
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| Solubility in Water |
None |
Evaporation Rate |
N/A |
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| Appearance and Odor: |
Resilient or solid
structure containing glass fibers and binding materials used as blankets, boards, or
loose-fill insulation. May have slight binder odor. |
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| SECTION III: FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
| Flammability Limits: |
N/A |
| Auto-Ignition
Temperance: |
N/A |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Water, foam, dry chemical |
| Special Fire-Fighting
Procedure: |
None |
| Unusual Fire Hazards: |
Fiberglass insulation is a
non-flammable product. The kraft and foil facing and packaging material will burn, and
caution should be used when working close to the facing or packaged material with open
flame. Chemicals in vinyl facings or plastic packaging products that do not present a
health hazard under normal conditions may be released during a fire. Toxic fumes and gases
that may result from incomplete combustion include carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and
low-level cyanides. In case of overexposure, remove to fresh air. If breathing is
difficult, administer oxygen and consult a physician. |
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| SECTION IV: REACTIVITY DATA |
| Stability: |
Stable |
| Incompatibility: |
None |
| Hazardous
Polymerization: |
Will not occur |
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| SECTION V: HEALTH HAZARDS/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
| Primary Route of Entry: |
Inhalation. Fiberglass wool may
cause mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Use of a respirator such as 3M
model 9900 or equivalent is recommended. Operations which generate high airborne fiber
concentrations (over 10 fibers per cc) require additional respiratory protection. |
| Skin Contact: |
Direct contact with the skin
may cause mechanical irritation. If irritation occurs, long sleeves, loose fitting
clothing, gloves, and eye protection are recommended. Wash exposed areas with soap and
water after handling. Wash clothes separately and rinse out washer after each use. |
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| Following a
thorough review of all the medical data available, the International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) has classified glass wool insulation as Group #3, "not classifiable
as to carcinogenicity to humans". IARC has stated there is "no evidence of
increased risks of lung cancer or of mesothelloma...from occupational exposures during the
manufacture of these materials, and inadequate evidence overall of any cancer risk." |
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| SECTION VI: EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
| Skin Contact: |
Do not rub. Wash with soap and
water. Use skin cream to soothe irritation. Wash clothes separately. A shower after work
is recommended. Irritation typically will not persist if good personal hygiene habits are
followed. |
| Eye Contact: |
Flush with running water for at
least 15 minutes. Using sterile eye wash, flush foreign bodies from eyes. |
| Inhalation: |
Remove from exposure. |
| If irritation
persists in any of these situations, a physician should be consulted. |
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| SECTION VII: SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION |
| Avoid dust-generating means of clean-up.
Store faced or packaged material away from sources of ignition and have fire-fighting
equipment available. Dispose of scrap material according to federal, state and local
regulations. This material is not regulated under hazardous waste regulations. |
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| SECTION VIII: OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION |
SARA Title III, SECTION 313: Our finished insulation
products contain the following amounts of "Toxic Chemicals", as defined by the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA, Title III) of 1986:
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| CHEMICAL NAME |
CAS NO. |
PERCENT
BY WEIGHT |
| Formaldehyde |
50-00-0 |
<0.01% |
| Phenol |
108-95-2 |
0.02% |
| Ammonia |
7664-41-7 |
0.03% |
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