SAFE USE INSTRUCTION SHEET
Creation Date 29-May-2015 Revision Date 09-Jun-2020 Version 4
0. General Information
This Safe Use Instruction Sheet is the document provided by Owens Corning to communicate recommended safe handling and
use instruction for articles not regulated by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Continuous Filament Glass Fiber Products: Chopped Strands Mat, Continuous Filament
Mat
Synonyms Chopped Strand Mat, Unifilo , Uniconform , Multiconform , CM1091, CM1099, CM1100,
CM1141, CM-200, CM-220, CM730 X1, CM730 X6, M113, M123, M125, M143, M413, M5,
M6, M6 X1, M705, M710A, M710B, M711, M715, M715 X1, M720, M723, M723A, M723A
X4, M723A X6, M723A X8, M730, M730 X6, M8643, M8643 X7, T750, T754, U101, U527,
U528, U529, U720, U740, U746, U750, U754, U756, U614, U801, U809, U812, U813,
U814, U816, U817, U822, U850, U852, U854, U862, UM1A, UM2A, UM2B, UM5B
Document code OCCM10002
Recommended Use Industrial use, reinforcement of plastic
Company Phone Number + 33 479 75 53 00 (8:00am-5:00pm Central European Time)
E-mail address productcompliance@owenscorning.com
Company Website http://www.owenscorning.com/
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Regulatory Status This product is not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber (CFGF) Products are Articles
Articles which meet the definition of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (b)(6)(v) (a manufactured item other
than a fluid or a particle: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during
manufacture; (ii) which has an end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its
shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not
release more than very small quantities, e.g. minute or trace amounts of a hazardous
chemical (as determined in paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical
hazard or health risk to employees) are not regulated by OSHA HazCom Standard
Other Information As manufactured continuous filament glass fibers are non-respirable. May cause temporary
skin and mucous membranes itching due to mechanical abrasion effect of fibers. Under
normal conditions of use, these products may release dust and non-respirable fibers
(Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated). Under severe process conditions (e.g. shredding,
crushing), these products may release very small amount of respirable particulate, some of
which may be fiber-like in terms of l/d ratio (so-called “shards”).
See Section 8 for Exposure Limit Data
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Supplier AddressOwens Corning Composite Materials, LLC
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, Ohio 43659
Manufacturer
Address
Owens Corning Composite Materials, LLC
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, Ohio 43659
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OCCM10002 – Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
Products: Chopped Strands Mat, Continuous Filament
Mat
Revision Date 09-Jun-2020
CFGF products are made of glass which is given a specific shape (filament) and dimension (filament diameter). A surface
treatment (sizing) is applied to the filaments which are gathered to form a strand. The strand is further processed into a specific
product design according to the downstream use of the article. The sizing is a mixture of chemicals, i.e. coupling agent, film former
and polymeric resin/emulsion. The sizing content is usually below 3%
For Chopped Strand Mat (CSM) and Continuous Filament Mat (CFM) products, a binder is applied in a secondary step to form the
mat. The binder is a mixture of polymeric resin and surfactant. The content of sizing and binder is usually below 15% of the product
weight
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of First Aid Measures
Eye contact DO NOT rub or scratch eyes
Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and
continue flushing for at least 15 minutes
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of cold water
DO NOT use warm water because this will open up the pores of the skin, which will cause
further penetration of fibers and dust
DO NOT rub or scratch affected area
Use a wash cloth to help remove fibers and dust
If fibers are seen penetrating from the skin, the fibers can be removed by applying and
removing adhesive tape so that the fibers adhere to the tape and are pulled out of the skin
If skin irritation persists, call a physician
Inhalation Move victim to fresh air
If symptoms persist, call a physician
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water and drink water to remove fibers from the throat
If symptoms persist, call a physician
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties Continuous Filament Glass Fiber products are not flammable, are incombustible and do
not support combustion. Only the organic part is combustible and could release small
quantities of undetermined hazardous substances in case of major and prolonged heat or
fire
Suitable extinguishing media Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam
Water spray or fog
Protective equipment and
precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full fire-fighting
protective gear
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Avoid creating dust
Use personal protections recommended in Section 8
Methods for cleaning up Avoid dry sweeping
Avoid creating dust
Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers
Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency filter to clean up dust and fiber
contamination
After cleaning, flush away traces with water
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OCCM10002 – Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
Products: Chopped Strands Mat, Continuous Filament
Mat
Revision Date 09-Jun-2020
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling Prevent and/or minimize dust formation
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment in case of direct contact with the product
Storage Conditions Keep product in packaging until use to minimize potential dust generation
Incompatible materials None known
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
As manufactured continuous filament glass fibers are non-respirable. May cause temporary skin and mucous membranes itching
due to mechanical abrasion effect of fibers. Under normal conditions of use, these products may release dust and non-respirable
fibers (Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated). Under severe process conditions (e.g. shredding, crushing), these products may
release very small amount of respirable particulate, some of which may be fiber-like in terms of l/d ratio (so-called “shards”).
Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH REL
Continuous filament glass fiber,
non-respirable
–
TWA: 1 fiber/cm3 respirable fibers:
length >5 m, diameter less than 3
m, aspect ratio >=3:1, as
determined by the membrane filter
method at 400-450X magnification
[4-mm objective], using
phase-contrast illumination
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
inhalable particulate
matter
– –
OSHA PEL: TWA for Inert or Nuisance Dust are: 5 mg/m
3
(Respirable fraction) and 15 mg/m
3
(Total dust)
Engineering Controls Provide local exhaust and/or general ventilation to maintain exposure below regulatory and
recommended limits Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas of cutting, milling
or other similar processing to remove airborne dust and fibers
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles)
Skin and body protection Wear protective gloves
Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants
Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded, wear appropriate respiratory protections (e.g.: FFP2 or
N95 or KN95) to be chosen according to the actual airborne exposure level and in
accordance with applicable local regulations
General Hygiene Considerations Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling products
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Physical state Solid
Appearance Mat of glass fibers with filament diameter larger than 6 micron
Odor Odorless
Color White, or, Off-white
Water solubility Insoluble in water
Softening point > 800 C ; > 1500 F (glass)
Density 2.6 (glass)
Explosive properties
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Not an explosive
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OCCM10002 – Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
Products: Chopped Strands Mat, Continuous Filament
Mat
Revision Date 09-Jun-2020
Stability Stable under normal conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing conditions
Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use conditions
Small quantities of undetermined hazardous decomposition products may be released in
case of heat exposure or during a fire
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Information Dusts and fibers may cause temporary skin and mucous membranes itching due to
mechanical abrasion effect of fibers. Mechanical abrasion is not considered as a health
hazard in the meaning of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Inhalation may cause coughing, nose and throat irritation and
sneezing. High exposures may cause difficult breathing, congestion and chest tightness
Continuous filament glass fibers are not respirable according to the World Health
Organization (WHO) definition. Respirable fibers have a diameter (d) smaller than 3 m, a
length (l) larger than 5 m and a l/d-ratio larger than or equal to 3. Fibers with diameters
greater than 3 microns, which is the case for continuous filament glass fiber, do not reach
the lower respiratory tract and, therefore have no possibility of causing serious pulmonary
disease. Continuous filament glass fibers do not possess cleavage planes which would
allow them to split length-wise into fibers with smaller diameters, rather they break across
the fiber, resulting in fibers which are of the same diameter as the original fiber with a
shorter length and a small amount of dust. Microscopic examination of dust from highly
chopped and pulverised glass demonstrated the presence of small amounts of respirable
dust particles. Among these respirable particles, some were fiber-like in terms of l/d ratio
(so-called shards ). It can be clearly observed however that they are not regular shaped
fibers but irregular shaped particles with fiber-like dimensions. To the best of our
knowledge, the exposure levels of these fiber-like dust particles measured at our
manufacturing plants are of the order of magnitude between 50 to 1000 below existing
applicable limits
ACGIH (American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
Continuous filament glass fibers are classified as A4 – Not Classifiable as a Human
Carcinogen
IARC (International Agency for
Research on Cancer)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in June, 1987, and in October,
2001 (see IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic risks to humans
Man-made Vitreous Fibers Volume 81), categorized continuous filament fiber glass 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 continuous filament
glass fiber as a confirmed, probable or even possible cancer-causing material
NTP (National Toxicology Program)Continuous filament glass fibers are not listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Report on Carcinogens (latest edition)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration of the US
Department of Labor)
X – Present
Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Continuous filament glass fibers are not listed in the Table of harmonized classification
entries in Annex VI to CLP Regulation.
Mechanical abrasion is not considered as a health hazard in the meaning of European
Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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This product is not expected to be hazardous for the environment
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OCCM10002 – Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
Products: Chopped Strands Mat, Continuous Filament
Mat
Revision Date 09-Jun-2020
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Continuous filament glass fiber waste is a non hazardous waste. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional,
national and local laws and regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
These products are not classified as dangerous goods according to international transport regulations
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories Continuous filament glass fiber products are articles. Articles are exempted from
registration or listing under chemicals inventories like TSCA (USA), DSL/NDSL (CAN),
REACH (EU), ENCS (JP), IECSC (CN), KECL (KR), PICCS (PH), AICS (AUS), TCSI
(Taiwan)
California Proposition 65 This product is not regulated under California Proposition 65
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared By FCs
Creation Date 29-May-2015
Revision Date 09-Jun-2020
Disclaimer
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty of 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
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