Material Safety Data Sheet
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Company: COLAN PRODUCTS PTY LIMITED
Address: 6 Woods Close, Huntingwood NSW 2148
Telephone Number: (61 2) 9672 7888
Emergency Telephone Number: 0418 460 721
Product Name: Fibreglass Woven Fabrics & Tapes
Other Names: Glass Fibre Fabrics & Tapes
Manufacturer s Product Code: AF & AT series Fabrics
UN Number: N/A
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk: Non-hazardous
Hazchem Code: N/A
Poisons Schedule Number: N/A
Use: Composite Reinforcement & Heat Resistant
Textiles
Emergency Overview
The product is a non-hazardous product.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure
Inhalation, skin, eye.
Health Effects
Acute:
Swallowed Temporary mechanical irritation of the digestive tract. Observe individual if
symptoms develop, consult a physician.
Eye Eye contact with dusts and fibres may produce temporary mechanical irritation.
Skin Skin contact with dusts and fibres may produce itching and temporary mechanical irritation.
Inhaled Inhalation of dusts and fibres may result in irritation of the upper respiratory tract (mouth,
nose, and throat)
Chronic: There are no known health effects associated with chronic exposure to this product.
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion (% w/w)
65997-17-3
Silicon Dioxide 55.0 }
Aluminium Oxide 14.5 }
Calcium Oxide 22.0 }
Magnesium Oxide 0.3 } 97.5
Sodium Oxide 0.4 }
Boron Oxide 7.5 }
Potassium Oxide 0.3 }
Organic Size – } 2.5
First Aid
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water. An emetic is not necessary unless choking is apparent.
Seek medical attention.
Eye: Wash with running water using eye bath or wash bottle. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
Skin: Wash with mild soap and running water. Use washcloth to help remove dusts and
fibres. To avoid further irritation, do not rub or scratch irritated areas. Rubbing or
scratching may force fibres into the skin. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhaled: Move individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Advise to Doctor: Emergency treatment.
Others: Observe good personal hygiene.
Flash Point: May smoke briefly between 120-180
o
C but is unlikely to flash
Upper Flammability Limit: None
Lower Flammability Limit: None
Flammability Limits: Non-flammable
Flash Point Method: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide and water spray
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None Known
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Fire Fighting Instructions:
In any sustained fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and a full bunker turnout gear. Every
company should have written Fire Evacuation Policy including training that complies to government
regulations.
Special Exposure Hazards from Fire:
The larger part of the product is non-flammable E-glass. Hazardous decomposition products of combustion
from sizing and binders may be released in a sustained fire.
In a sustained fire, sizing and binders may decompose, releasing combustion products including carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and water.
Additionally, there are many chemicals that can evolve during any partial decomposition of chemical
products. The amounts or identities cannot be predicted and can differ in each situation.
Air release: This material will settle out of air. If concentrated on land it can
then be scooped up or disposed of as a non-hazardous waste.
Land spill: Scoop up material for disposal as non-hazardous waste.
Dispose of as solid waste in accordance with Local, State, and
federal Government regulations.
Water spill: This material will sink and disperse along the bottom of
waterways and ponds. It cannot be easily removed after it is
waterborne, however, the material is non-hazardous on 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 unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures: None
Handling procedures:
In accordance with good working practices keep the product in its package if it is practical to minimise
potential dust generation. Keep the work areas clean.
Storage procedures:
Store in a cool and dark space. Low humidity is recommended.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Exposure limits : The American Conference of Governmental Hygienist (ACGIH) has adopted a
Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 5mg/m
3
for 8-hour time weighted average
(TWA) exposure for the fibrous glass dust, invaluable fraction.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not
prescribe Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for fibrous glass but relies on the
PEL-TWAs for nuisance dust 15 mg/m
3
(total) and 5 mg/m
3
(respirable).
Available air sampling / analytical methods:
Gravimetric total dusts NIOSH sampling & analytical method 0500; the
gravimetric respirable dusts NIOSH method 0600 and the NIOSH 7400, B
fibre counting rules. The latter two methods may be performed as redundant
verification that there are no respirable glass fibres.
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation (if needed) to minimise airborne dust levels. Filter in
ventilation is requested to prevent dust and fly from being discharged into
open air.
Engineering controls: Not applicable
Personal protection: Respiratory protection some application of these products may not require
respiratory protection, however, if airborne fibrous glass concentrations
exceed regulatory limits respiratory protection apparatus for nuisance dusts is
recommended.
Skin / Eye protection – good personal hygiene and the use of barrier creams,
caps, protective gloves, cotton coveralls, or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing
will maximise comfort. Vacuum equipment may be used to remove fibres from
clothes. Work clothing should be laundered separately to other clothing.
When there is a chance of airborne glass fibres contacting eyes, wear
appropriate eye protection such as safety glasses with side shields.
Appearance: White fibres with virtually no odour. Non-combustible solid.
Melting point: > 800
o
C
Boiling point: Not applicable
Freezing point: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Specific gravity: 2.54 Glass fibre
Solubility in water: Negligible
Additional information:
No additional information available
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: None known
Incompatible materials: None
Hazardous polymerisation: Will not occur
Hazardous decomposition products: Sizing and binders may decompose in a fire.
See section 5 of the MSDS for information on
hazardous combustion products.
Acute effects:
General product information
Dust may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin. Ingestion may cause transient irritation of throat,
stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation may cause coughing, nose and throat irritation and sneezing.
People with pre-existing respiratory conditions may experience breathing difficulty, congestion and chest
tightness.
Factors in the fibre toxicity include fibre dimensions and degree of exposure.
Fibre dimensions
Fibres are either non-respirable or respirable. Respirable fibres can penetrate to the deep lung area.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) man-made mineral fibres with diameters equal to or
greater than 3 microns are non-respirable. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) fibres with diameters equal to or greater than 3.5 microns are non-respirable. The narrow
bending passages of the human respiratory system do not permit the relatively large non-respirable fibres
to enter the deep lung area. Instead, they stride the surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, nose, or
pharynx and stop. Nasal hairs or other natural mechanisms may then filter them.
Due to the manufacturing process used, the fibreglass products have diameters greater than 3.5 microns
and are non-respirable. The fibres do not become respirable fibres upon the
machine/sanding processing activities typical of our customers. Upon breakage the fibres may break
horizontally into smaller lengths but not longitudinally into smaller diameters. As with any sanding/grinding
activity respirable dust may be generated.
Degree of exposure
According to Johnson ET. Al. in a 1969 US study of four fibrous glass production plants, it was stated, as
the results in terms of airborne concentrations of fibreglass and total dust would indicate that the
workmen s exposure to these materials is negligible .
Carcinogenicity
Fibreglass continuous filament
The international Agency of Research on cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organisation. IARC
concludes that fibreglass continuous filaments are not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity in human
(group 3) because there is inadequate evidence on the carcinogenicity of these materials in humans or
experimental animals.
In a 1987 European study (over 20 years latency) there was no excess of respiratory cancer found. In both
studies there was no increasing trend with an estimated time-weighted measure of exposure. In a study of
administering large diameter glass filament (<3 microns) intraperitoneal to rats, no statistically significant
tumour response was found. The American Conference of Governmental Hygienist (ACGIH) gives
continuous filament fibreglass an (A4) designation meaning Not classifiable as a human carcinogen .
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Continuous filament fibreglass is not listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) 7th Annual Report on
carcinogens, nor it is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.
Note: There is no known chronic health effects connected with a long-term use or contact with this
product.
Fibreglass is generally considered to be an inert solid waste and no special precautions are required in
case it is released or spilled. These products do not contain nor are manufactured with class 1 or class 11
ozone depleting chemicals (CFCs) identified in the Clean Air Act Amendment, 1990 List of Ozone Depleting
Chemicals.
Disposal Instructions:
Fibreglass is considered non-hazardous as per EPA, RCRA, 40CFR, PART 361, 1990 and considered as
an inert solid waste. Local, State and National Regulations should be consulted to ensure proper disposal
procedures. Fibreglass products that are part of a reinforced plastic or uncured resin system, must be
disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.
Not regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
No other special precautions required.
Department of Transport (DOT) Information
Proper shipping name: Not applicable / not regulated
Hazard class: Not applicable
UN/NA: Not applicable
D.O.T. hazard substances: Not applicable
(Reportable Quantity of Product)
D.O.T. label required: Not applicable
Additional Transportation Regulations:
No additional information available
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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US Federal Regulations
General product information:
No additional information available
Component analysis:
No additional information available
The following is provided to aid in the preparation of SARA 311 and 312 reports.
SARA 311/312
Acute health hazard: Yes
Chronic health hazard: No
Fire hazard: No
Sudden Release or pressure hazard: No
Reactive hazard: No
Clean Air Act:
No ingredient is listed in the Clean Air Act-1990 Hazardous Air Pollutants List.
Additional regulatory information
Canada:
Exempt from Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) reporting on the Domestic Substance Lists as
these products are considered as articles. Exempt from Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS) labelling and MSDS requirements. However, fibrous glass is on the ingredient disclosure
list. It must be listed as an ingredient on MSDS as controlled products with fibreglass concentration of
greater than 1.0%.
European Economic Committee (EEC) labelling classification:
Fibreglass does not meet the classification for a dangerous substance according to 67/548/EEC. The E-
glass composition has been incorporated in the EINECS under NR-65997-17-3 as a generic substance.
Japan:
Chemical Substances Control Law fibreglass is exempt from this law
United States of America:
EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Fibreglass carries no chemical abstracts index name, CAS
registry number or EPA code designation number, Fibreglass is an article as defined in section 710.2(f). It
is exempted from EPA SARA title III reporting that they do not meet its health or physical hazards
definitions nor contain any SARA 313 chemical ingredients more than EPA s minimum concentrations.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Work / Hygiene Practices:
Recommend washing work clothes separately and wipe out the washing machine after use
Health and Safety on Product Packaging:
Contact with fibrous carbon may cause temporary skin irritation. Wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing
when handling the material. Gloves and eye protection may be appropriate in certain operations. Wash with
soap and warm water after handling. Use of disposal mask in accordance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration 1910.134 respiratory protection requirements designed for nuisance dust is advisable
where high dust levels may be encountered.
CONTACT POINT: 1. Mr Damien Bensley, General Manager
Tel. No. (61 2) 9672 7888
2. Emergency Tel. No. 0418 460 721
DISCLAIMER
The information provided herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be, whether it originated
with Colan Products or not. Much of the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet originates
from the suppliers, this information cannot be warranted by Colan Products to be correct or appropriate for
the recipient s intended use. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is
correct, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION