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SAFE USE INSTRUCTION (EU) GLASS FIBRE
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DATE APPROVED VERSION PAGES
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SECTION 0. GENERAL INFORMATION
These Products are articles according to Article 3.3 of regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). They do not contain
substances intended to be released under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Therefore, there is no
registration obligation for substances in article according to Article 7.1 of the Regulation. There is no obligation to provide
a Safety Data Sheet for these Products since Article 31 of the regulation is not applicable to articles but only to hazardous
substances and mixtures. Vivian Regina has committed to communicate to its customers the appropriate information for
assuring the safe handling and use of its products. However, there is no mandatory format defined in the Regulation for
providing that information.
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name (s) : GENMAT, MECHAMAT, FIBAMAT, FIBAWRAP, FIBAROVE,
CRAKGON, CRAKGON PLUS, BARRAMESH , COMBIMAT, SECO and
BREVIS.
Manufacturer / Importer s details
Company : Vivian Regina Advanced Fabrics, S.A.
Address : Zona Industrial de Vagos, Lote 88
Vagos
Telephone : +351 234 249 570
E-mail : geral@vivianregina.com
Website : www.vivianregina.com
Competent Departments : Sales/Customer Support
sales@vivianregina.com
Quality/ Health & Safety
qualidade@vivianregina.com
Emergency Contact Number(s) Tel.: +351 234 249 570
Fax: +351 234 249 589
Opening hours: 9h-18h (Portuguese time)
Please contact your local emergency number.
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Other hazards
These products are articles that in their marketed form do not represent a health hazard by inhalation, skin contact or
swallowing. Temporary mechanical irritation (itching) of skin, eyes and respiratory tract may occur upon exposure to
dust/particles during handling of this product and cannot occur unless there is direct contact. Irritation effects should
subside after cessation of exposure.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Article made of Continuous filament glass fibers or chopped strands with a nominal diameter greater than 8 m
consolidated with maximum binder content of 20 %. Some product types are reinforced with glass or polyester filaments
or with a glass or polyester scrim and / or coated.
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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
If inhaled : Move to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
If on skin, rinse well with water.
Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
In case of eye contact : In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse immediately with plenty
of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15minutes.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
If swallowed : If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Rinse mouth with water to remove dust or fibers and drink plenty of water to
help reduce irritation.
Most important symptoms : None known.
and effects, both acute and
delayed
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if
for firefighters necessary.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, : Avoid dust formation.
Protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for : Take up mechanically.
containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling : For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Conditions for safe storage : Keep in a dry, cool place.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No.
Value type
(Form of
exposure)
Action Level
Concentration
Basis
General limit value for
dust (Portugal)
Not Assigned 8 Hrs TWA (Respirable Fraction) 5 mg/m3
Instituto
Portugu s
da
Qualidade,
Hygiene &
Safety at
Workplace
Do not exceed the exposure limit values for general dust.
Please observe your national valid limit values.
Exposure limits are not expected to be exceeded in typical applications.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
If the occupational exposure limits are exceeded, use a suitable dust mask.
Hand protection
Remarks : For prolonged or repeated contact, use protective gloves.
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Long sleeved clothing
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : White or off-white
Physical State : Solid
Decomposition temperature : size and mat binders start to decompose at 200 C
Water solubility : insoluble
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Chemical stability : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Possibility of hazardous : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
reactions No hazards to be specially mentioned.
Conditions to avoid : No data available
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Further information
During cutting or other processing of these products, dust may be generated that does not represent a health hazard if
below the recommended exposure limits for nuisance dust (inhalable and alveolar fraction). Temporary mechanical
irritation (itching) of skin, eyes and respiratory tract may occur upon exposure to dust/particles during handling of this
product and cannot occur unless there is direct contact. Irritation effects should subside after cessation of exposure.
Continuous filament glass fibers do not possess cleavage planes which would allow them to split length-wise into fibers
with smaller diameter; rather they break across the fiber, resulting in fibers which are of the same diameter as the original
fiber.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information
Due to the properties of the product, a hazard to the environment may not be expected.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Disposal of residual product : In accordance with local and national regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International transport regulations
These products are not classified as dangerous goods according to international transport regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Other regulations
Since these products are considered articles according to most of the international chemical regulations, they or their
constituents have not to be listed on the national inventories.
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Prepared by qualidade@vivianregina.com
GLASS FIBRE NONWOVENS ARE ALSO REFERRED TO AS TISSUES, SURFACE VEILS OR SURFACE MATS.
The information given by this document is based on the best knowledge at the date shown. It is given in good faith.
Furthermore, user s attention is drawn to the possible risks run when the product is used for any purpose other than the
one for which it was designed.
Data provided in this Safe Use Instruction (SUI) refer exclusively to the article described and not to a combination of this
product with any other kind of substances, preparations or articles responsible process. The data describes issues relevant
to safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and emergency response according to the best of our
current knowledge and are intended to protect human beings and the environment. They do neither represent quality
characteristics nor may they be construed as a release of responsibility to comply with all applicable regulations and
obligations when handling the article. The data addresses professional users and is not intended for the general public.
This Safe Use Instruction (SUI) does not exempt users from knowing and applying the rules regulating their activities.
Users assume full responsibility for applying the appropriate safety measures when the product is used.
For all additional information, users should contact Vivian Regina Advanced Fabrics, S.A.