MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - Refractory Insulation From ...

1 MorganMSDS : 105-7-EUROT hermal CeramicsLast revision : 01/2003page 1/6 Thermal CeramicsMATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET (Following 91/155/EEC)SUPERWOOL 607 fibre, SUPERWOOL 607 blanket,(with or without aluminium facing)SUPERPAK 607, PYRO-BLOC 607, PYRO-LOG 607,Z-BLOK 607,and corresponding strip and die-cutMSDS NUMBER105-7-EURODATE OF FIRST ISSUE09/1999 DATE OF LAST REVISION01/20031. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND OF THE COMPANYIDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTThe above-mentioned products contain Alkaline-earth silicate wools (AES wools).

2 USE OF THE PRODUCTA pplication as thermal Insulation , heat shields, heat containment, gaskets and expansion joints in industrialfurnaces, ovens, kilns, boilers and other process equipment and in the aerospace, automotive and applianceindustries, and as passive fire protection systems and firestops. (Please refer to specific technical data sheetfor more information).IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMPANYF ranceTHERMAL CERAMICS HSE CERAMICS LIMITEDR oute de Lauterbourg - BP 148 Tebay Road, Bromborough67163 WISSEMBOURG CedexWirral, Merseyside CH62 3 PHTel.

3 : +33 (0)3 88 54 95 50 Fax : +33 (0)3 88 54 29 20 Tel. : +44 (0) 151 334 4030 Fax : +44 (0) 151 334 16842. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSDESCRIPTIONT hese products in the form of bulk, blanket (pre-sized or not), strip, die-cut and modules, bloc, log(encapsulated or not), are made of high temperature Insulation NumberAlkaline-earth silicate wools100436083-99-7*Composition:* CAS definition: Alkaline earth silicate (AES) consisting of silica (50-82 wt%), calcia and magnesia (18-43wt%), alumina, titania and zirconia (less than 6 wt%), and trace of the components are radioactive under the terms of European Directive Euratom 96 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONIRRITANT EFFECTSMild mechanical irritation to skin, eyes and upper respiratory system may result from effects are usually skin and respiratory conditions including dermatitis, asthma and chronic lung disease might beaggravated by exposure.

4 MorganMSDS : 105-7-EUROT hermal CeramicsLast revision : 01/2003page 2/64. FIRST-AID MEASURESSKIN:In case of skin irritation rinse affected areas with water and wash gently. Do not rub or scratch exposed :In case of eye contact flush abundantly with water; have eye bath available. Do not rub AND THROAT:If these become irritated move to a dust free area, drink water and blow symptoms persist, seek medical FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESNon combustible and surrounding materials may be combustibleUse extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding combustible ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESW here abnormally high dust concentrations occur.

5 Provide the workers with appropriate protectiveequipment as detailed in section the situation to normal as quickly as further dust dispersion for example by damping the up large pieces and use a vacuum cleaner fitted with high efficiency filter (HEPA).If brushing is used, ensure that the area is wetted down not use compressed air for clean not allow being wind blown. Do not flush spillage to drain and prevent from entering wastes disposal refer to section HANDLING AND STORAGEHANDLING/TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE DUST EMISSIONS DURING HANDLINGH andling can be a source of dust emission.

6 The process or processes should be designed to limit theamount of handling. Wherever possible handling should be carried out under ventilation with filtered good housekeeping will minimise secondary dust in original packaging in a dry area. Always use sealed and clearly labelled containers. Avoid damagingcontainers. Reduce dust emission during unpacking. Emptied containers, which may contain debris, shouldbe cleaned before disposal or USEP lease refer to your local Thermal Ceramics supplier or ECFIA s EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONHYGIENE STANDARDS AND EXPOSURE LIMITSI ndustrial hygiene standards and occupational exposure limits vary between countries and local which exposure levels apply to your facility.

7 If no regulatory dust or other standards apply, a qualifiedindustrial hygienist can assist with a specific workplace evaluation including recommendations for respiratoryprotection. Examples of exposure limits applying (in January 2002) to mineral wools in different countries aregiven below: MorganMSDS : 105-7-EUROT hermal CeramicsLast revision : 01/2003page 3/6 COUNTRYEXPOSURE LIMIT* f/mlTRGS 900, Bundesarbeitsblatt 4 f/mlCirculaire DRT No 95-4 du f/ml and 5 mg/m3 HSE - EH40 Maximum Exposure Limit*Time weighted average concentrations of airborne respirable fibres measured over 8 hours by theconventional membrane filter method or the total inhalable dust using standard gravimetric CONTROLSR eview your applications in order to identify potential sources of dust exhaust ventilation, which collects dust at source, can be used.

8 For example down draft tables,emission controlling tools and materials handling the workplace clean. Use a vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter; avoid brushing and PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTSkin protection:Wear gloves and work clothes, which are loose fitting at the neck and wrists. Soiled clothes should becleaned to remove excess fibres before being taken off ( use vacuum cleaning, not compressed air).Eye protection:As necessary wear goggles or SAFETY glasses with side protection:For dust concentrations below the exposure limit value, RPE is not required but FFP2 respirators may beused on a voluntary short-term operations where excursions are less than ten times the limit value use FFP2 case of higher concentrations or where the concentration is not known, please seek advice from yourcompany and/or local Thermal Ceramics AND TRAINING OF WORKERSW orkers should be trained on good working practices and informed on applicable local EXPOSURE CONTROLSR efer to local.

9 National or European applicable environmental permitted standards for air, water and soil. Forwaste, refer to Section PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAPPEARANCEW hite fibrePARTITION MELTING POINT> 1200 DENSITY50-240 kg/m3 VAPOUR WEIGHTED GEOMETRIC MEAN DIAMETER> m MorganMSDS : 105-7-EUROT hermal CeramicsLast revision : 01/2003page 4/610. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYCONDITIONS OR MATERIALS TO AVOIDNoneDECOMPOSITION PRODUCTSUpon heating above 900 C for sustained periods, this amorphous MATERIAL begins to transform to mixtures ofcrystalline phases.

10 For further information please refer to Section TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONIRRITANT PROPERTIESWhen tested using approved methods (Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex 5, Method B4), fibres contained in thismaterial give negative results. All man-made mineral fibres, like some natural fibres, can produce a mildirritation resulting in itching or rarely, in some sensitive individuals, in a slight reddening. Unlike other irritantreactions this is not the result of allergy or chemical skin damage but is caused by mechanical ANIMAL STUDIEST hese materials have been designed to be rapidly cleared from tissue.