SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
Supersedes: 08/07/17
Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat
GHS Product Identifier
Product Name(s): All Continuous Filament Mat Products
Other Means of Identification
Synonyms: CFM, EP Mat, GP Mat, M8610, M8612, M8615, M8620, M8635,
M8636, M8643, M8675, M8686
Recommended Use and Restrictions
Recommended Use: Input in the production of glass reinforcement products.
Restrictions: No information available.
Supplier s Details
Supplier Information:
Superior Huntingdon Composites, LLC
1200 Susquehanna Ave.
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Telephone: 1-814-641-8000
(8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, weekdays)
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Contacts:
CHEMTREC (24 hours every day): 1-800-424-9300
Health and Technical Contacts:
1-606-796-6789 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, weekdays)
Classification
This product is not considered hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2012
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
GHS Label Elements, Including Precautionary Statements
Emergency Overview
No unusual conditions are expected from this product
Appearance: White / off white Physical State: Solid Odor: None
Section 1: Product and Company Information
Section 2: Hazards Identification
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
Supersedes: 08/07/17
Common Name CAS No. Wt. %
Fiber Glass (non-respirable)*1 65997-17-3 85 – 100%
Organic Surface Binder NA 0 – 15%
Note: *1 As manufactured, continuous filament glass fibers are not respirable. Continuous filament
glass products that are chopped, crushed or severely mechanically processed during manufacturing or
use may contain a very small amount of respirable particulate, some of which may be glass shards.
See Section 8 of Material Safety Data Sheet for exposure limit data.
Component Related Regulatory Information
This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the
following: glass wool fiber, fibrous glass and nuisance particulates.
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
No additional information available.
Description of First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact:
For skin contact, wash with mild soap and cold water. Do not wash with warm water because this will open
up the pores of the skin, which will cause further penetration of the fibers. Use a washcloth to help remove
fibers. To avoid further irritation, do not rub or scratch affected areas. Rubbing or scratching may force
fibers into skin. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical
attention.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of this material is unlikely. If it does occur, watch the person for several days to make
sure that intestinal blockage does not occur.
Section 3: Composition Information
Section 4: First Aid Measures
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
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Suitable Extinguishing Media
Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry chemical.
Specific Hazards Arising From Material
Primary combustion products are carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and water. Other
undetermined compounds could be released in small quantities.
Special Protective Equipment
Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full bunker turnout gear in a sustained fire.
Additional Information
Flash Point: None Flash Point Method: Not determined
Upper Flammability Limit: None Lower Flammability Limit: None
Flammability Class: Non-flammable Vapor density (Air=1): N/A
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: None known
Containment Procedures
This material will settle out of air. If concentrated on land, it can be scooped up for disposal as non-
hazardous waste. This material will sink and disperse along the bottom of waterways and ponds. It cannot
easily be removed after it is waterborne; however, the material is non-hazardous in water.
Clean-up Procedures
Scoop up material and put into a suitable container for disposal as a non-hazardous waste.
Response Procedures
Isolate area. Keep personnel away.
Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep product in its packaging as long as practicable to minimize potential dust generation. Keep work
areas clean. Avoid unnecessary handling of scrap materials. Wear PPE as described in Section 8.
Storage Procedures
No special procedures.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Section 7: Handling and Storage
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
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Exposure Limits
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament (65997-17-3)
Ingredient OSHA PEL (8-hr TWA) ACGIH TLV (8-hr TWA)
Non-respirable fibers and particulate 15 mg/m
3
(total dust)(a) 5 mg/m
3
(inhalable fraction)
Respirable particulate 5 mg/m
3
(respirable dust)(b) None
Respirable particulate with fiber like
dimensions (glass shards)
None established None established
Engineering Measures
Ventilation: General dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation should be provided as necessary
to maintain exposures below occupational exposure limits.
Individual Protection Measures Such as Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection: A properly fitted NIOSH approved N 95 series disposable dust respirator such as
the 3M model 8210 (model 8271 in high humidity environments) or equivalent should be used when high
dust levels are encountered, the level of glass fibers in the air exceeds the occupational exposure limits, or
if irritation occurs.
Skin Protection: Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended. Use
impervious gloves. Skin irritation is known to occur chiefly at pressure points such as around neck, wrists,
waist, and between fingers.
Eye/Face Protection Equipment: Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or face shield.
Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White / off white
Odor: None
Physical State: Solid
pH: N/A
Vapor pressure (mm Hg @ 20
0
C): N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Solubility (H2O): Insoluble
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 2.6
Freezing Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
Viscosity: N/A
VOC: <0.4%
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
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Melting (Softening) Point: >800 C
Partition Coefficient: N/A
Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A
Chemical Stability
This is a stable material.
Hazardous Reactions
None known
Conditions to Avoid
None known
Incompatible Materials
None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Sizings or binders may decompose in a fire. See Section 5 of SDS for information
on hazardous combustion products.
Information on Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation May cause coughing, nose and throat irritation, and sneezing. People with pre-existing
respiratory conditions may experience difficulty breathing, congestion and chest tightness.
Eye Contact May cause temporary eye irritation.
Skin Contact May cause temporary irritation to the affected area.
Ingestion May cause irritation of the throat, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract. Not an expected
route of exposure.
Symptoms Related to the Physical, Chemical, and Toxicological Characteristics
Symptoms May cause temporary irritation to the affected area.
Delayed and Immediate Effects and Chronic Effects from Short- and Long-Term Exposure
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in June,
1987, categorized fiber glass continuous filament as not classifiable with respect to human carcinogenicity
(Group 3). The evidence from human as well as animal studies was evaluated by IARC as insufficient to
classify fiber glass continuous filament as a possible, probable, or confirmed cancer causing material.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) A4 classification, not classifiable
as a human carcinogen, for respirable continuous filament glass fibers is based on inadequate data in terms
of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.
For respirable continuous filament glass fibers, a TLV-TWA of 1 fiber/cc was adopted to protect workers
against mechanical irritation. The TLV-TWA of 5 mg/m3 was adopted for nonrespirable glass filament fiber,
measured as inhalable dust, to prevent mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Section 11: Toxicological Information
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Note: There are no known chronic health effects connected with long-term use or contact with these
products.
Products that are chopped, crushed or severely mechanically processed during manufacture or use may
contain a very small amount of respirable glass fiber-like fragments. NIOSH defines respirable fibers as
greater than 5 microns in length and less than 3 microns in diameter with an aspect ratio of > 5:1(length-to-
width ratio).
Chronic Study in Animals
A laboratory test was conducted with a different product (special application glass fiber) with comparable
composition and durability. Test animals breathing very high concentrations of respirable fibers on a long-
term basis developed fibrosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
About 23% of the rats (n=43) exposed to 1022 f/cc for 5 hrs/day, 7 days/week for 52 weeks developed lung
tumors (adenoma and carcinoma). Five percent (5%) of the unexposed control group (n=38) developed lung
tumors (adenoma and carcinoma).
Five percent (5%) of the rats in the exposed group developed mesothelioma and 12.5% developed
advanced fibrosis. None of the rats in the unexposed control group developed mesothelioma and 0.6 %
developed advance fibrosis.
A second group of rats was exposed to a similar concentration of asbestos (respirable amosite fibers) for 5
hours/day, 7 days a week for 52 weeks. 38% of the rats developed lung tumors (adenoma and carcinoma)
and 5 % developed mesothelioma. 14.5 % developed advance fibrosis.
Importantly, this result, that is similar disease rates for the special application fiber and amosite asbestos,
had been predicted in a 1996 scientific paper (Inhal. Tox. 8:323-343, 1996 ref). That paper specifically
stated that in rats all fibers which were durable enough to remain in a rat lung f o r two (2) years or more,
would produce the same disease rates if the exposures were the same. While the special application fiber is
much less durable than asbestos, it is stable enough to remain in the rat lung for more than the two (2) year
time period. The results of the current study are therefore not unexpected, and they do not indicate that
similar disease rates would be seen in longer lived species or humans, exposed to these fibers.
Component Carcinogenicity
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: A4 Not classified as a human carcinogen
IARC: Group 3 not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans October 2001 meeting
No data available for this product. This material is not anticipated to harm animals, plants, or fish.
Waste Disposal Methods
Material, if discarded, is not expected to be a characteristic hazardous waste under RCRA. Dispose of
waste material and packaging materials according to Local, State, Federal and Provincial Environmental
Regulations.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
Supersedes: 08/07/17
US DOT/TDG (Canada) Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport
Hazard Class: None
UN/NA #: None
Packing Group: None
Required Labels: None
Marine Pollutant: None
Additional Transportation Regulations:
No additional information available.
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis
No additional information available.
The following is provided to aid in the preparation of SARA 311 and 312 reports.
Acute Health Hazard: Yes
Chronic Health Hazard: No
Fire Hazard: No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
C: Clean Air Act
There are no components that appear on the Clean Air Act 1990 Hazardous Air Pollutants List.
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis – State
None
Other Regulations
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis – Inventory
Component
Fiber Glass
(Continuous Filament)
CAS #
65997-17-3
TSCA
Yes
DSL
Yes
EINECS
266-046-0
Section 14: Transport Information
Section 15: Regulatory Information
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Product Name: Continuous Filament Mat Effective: 10/08/18
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C: Component Analysis WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient
Disclosure List: None
WHMIS Status: Not controlled
WHMIS Classification: None
D: Other Government Regulations
Continuous filament glass products are not classified as a Dangerous Substance or a Dangerous
Preparations under the EU Directive 88/379/EEC.
1. Classification and Labeling (EEC)
This product is not required to be labeled under Council Directives 88/379EEC, 67/548/EEC,
Annex I, and 97/69/EC.
2. Certification Statement for:
Directive 2002/95/EC for RoHS and Directive 2002/96/EC for WEEE
Based on our current glass analyses, HFP certifies that our fiberglass mats are well below the
requirements of both of these Directives.
HMIS and NFPA Hazard Ratings
Category HMIS NFPA
Acute Health 1 1
Flammability 0 0
Reactivity 0 0
NFPA Unusual Hazards
None
HMIS Personal Protection
To be supplied by user depending upon use.
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty of
the merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer
makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages resulting
from its use.
Section 16: Other Information