SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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Glass Fiber Fabric
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1. Identification of the Substance and Company/Undertaking
1.1. Trade Name: METYX Glass Fiber Fabrics
1.2. Chemical Name: Fiber Glass
1.3. Scope: Industrial applications
1.4. Supplier Details:
METYX, USA, Inc.
2504 Lowell Road Gastonia NC 28054
Tel.: +1 704 824 1030
Web: www.metyx.com
e-Mail: metyx@metyx.com
Emergency Phone number: + 704 239 5671
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Continuous filament glass fiber including synthetic threading yarn
Ingredient name CAS Number: %
Glass, oxide, chemicals 65997 17 3 >95
Organic Surface Binder/Sizing Not available <5
Continuous filament glass fiber is a glass product which is given a specific shape (filament) and dimension
(filament diameter). A surface treatment (sizing) is applied to the filament which are gathered to form a strand. The
sizing is a mixture of chemicals, i.e. film former, coupling agent and polymeric resin/emulsion. The sizing content
is usually less than or equal to 2%. Non crimp fabrics made with glass fibers are stitched with synthetic yarns.
3. Hazards Identifications
The product is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 as amended.
See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above.
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Product definiton: Article . Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Under normal industrial conditions, product is not flammable and has stability.
3.1. Skin: Directly contact with skin may cause irritation, itching, rash, and swelling. Wear protective clothes.
3.2. Eye: May cause eye irritation, rash, pain. These symptoms may continue after stop working. This condition
may be temporary but may cause permanent influence as cornea. Wear safety glasses.
3.3. Respiratory: May cause respiratory problems. This may damage throat and lungs and cause cough. Wear
respiratory mask.
4. First Aid Measures
4.1. Inhalation: May cause respiratory problem. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call physician.
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4.2. Skin Contact: If skin irritation does occur, remove contaminated clothing and wash off plenty of water min.
15 minutes without rubbing. Use a mild soap if possible. If symptoms persist, call physician.
4.3. Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes without
rubbing. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
4.4. Ingestion: Gently wipe or rinse the inside of the mouth with water. Consult a physician if necessary.
4.5. Additional information: Mild hydrocortisone skin cream is helpful for skin irritation.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
5.1. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, dry chemical. Extinguishing media for B
class fire may be used.
5.2. Special Protective Clothing: In case of big fires self-contained breathing apparatus must be used ad full
protective clothing must be worn.
5.3. Additional information: Only the packaging film, polyester yarn and glass sizing material are likely burn. Combustion
gases are basically carbon dioxide and water vapor. Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
There may be small quantities of carbon monoxide and other substances which make it necessary to use protective devices in
the event of a major fire. Fiberglass will not burn, but smoking of the product may occur at approximately 400 - 500 F
(approximately 200 - 260 C) due to decomposition of the surface binder.
Surface binders may decompose in a fire situation and release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide 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.
6. Accidental Release Measures
6.1. Personal Precautions: Provide eyewash stations. Under normal industrial conditions, this product is not
flammable and has stability. See chapter 8.
6.2. Environmental Precautions: No special environmental precautions required.
6.3. Spill Cleanup Methods: NONE.
7. Handling & Storage
7.1. Usage Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment in case of direct contact with the product
(See section 8). Provide adequate ventilation. Prevent and/or minimize dust formation. Keep away heating
sources.
7.2. Storage Precautions: Keep product in its packaging until use to minimize potential dust generation. Store in
original package in a cool, dry place. Packing material must be prevented to damage during transporting and
carrying.
7.3. Special Usage: Vacuum clean, sweep or shovel carefully in order to prevent dust suspension.
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8. Exposure Control & Personal Protection
Continuous filament glass fibers are not respirable however certain mechanical processes might generate
airborne dust or fiber (See section 11).
8.1. Engineering Measures:
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament (65997-17-3)
The American Conference of Governmental Hygienists has adopted a Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for fibrous
dust of 15mg/m (total) and 5mg/m (respirable). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
does not prescribe a Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for fibrous glass but relies on the PEL-TWA s for
nuisance dust of 15mg/m (total) and 5mg/m (respirable).
Respirable fraction: 1 fiber/cc (related to respirable particulate with fiber-like dimensions (glass shards)
8.2. Respiratory Equipment: Provide adequate ventilation to ensure that the defined workplace exposure limit is
not exceeded. If use or application generates dust, use an appropriate respirator with a particulate filter.
8.3. Skin Protect: Skin irritation is known to occur chiefly at the pressure points such as around the neck, wrists,
and waist and between the fingers. Long-sleeved garments and long leggings are recommended to prevent irritation
Wear protective gloves (nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, PVC, Viton ).
8.4. Eye Protect: Wear safety glasses with side-shields.
8.5. Hygiene Considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing
Avoid getting dust into boots and gloves through wrist bands and pant tucks
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use
9. Physical & Chemical Specifications
9.1. Appear./Form/Odor: Solid, white, roll, odorless
9.2. Density: Glass: aprx. 2.6 g/cm
9.3. pH : not applicable
9.4. Viscosity: not applicable
9.5. Solubility: insoluble in water and oil
9.6. Vapor Pressure: not applicable
9.7. Flash Point: not applicable
9.8. Ignition Temp.: not applicable
9.9. Melting Point: Glass:~ 800-850 C,
9.10. Boiling Temp.: not applicable
9.11. Explosion Limits: not applicable
9.12. Thermal Decomposition: not applicable, see chapter 10
9.13. Other: Friction may cause static electricity
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10. Stability & Reactivity
10.1. Conditions to Avoid: High humidity and heat can affect product properties
10.2. Materials to Avoid: Moisture, strong oxidizing agents
10.3. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Long time high heat exposure can damage surface coating of product.
CO and NOx gasses can be released.
10.4 Possibility of hazardous reactions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, alkali, amines and acids
11. Toxicological Information
Glass fibers Short term effects:
Dusts and fibers may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin. The irritation disappears when the exposure
ceases. Mechanical irritation is not considered as a health hazard in the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
on hazardous substance. Continous filament glass fibers do not require a classification as an irritant (Xi) under the
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Inhalation may cause coughing, nose and throat irritation and sneezing. High
exposures may cause difficult breathing, congestion and chest tightness.
Glass fibers Long term effects:
There are no known health effects from the long term use or contact with non-respirable continuous filament fibers.
Non-respirable fibers cannot reach the deep lung because they have a diameter of greater than 3.5 micrometers.
Fibers of this diameter cannot penetrate the narrow, bending passages of the human respiratory tract to reach the
lower regions of the lung and thus, have no possibility of causing serious pulmonary damage. Instead, they deposit
on the surfaces of the upper respiratory tract, nose, or pharynx. These fibers are then cleared through normal
physiological mechanisms.
Powder effects: When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects
according to our experience and the information provided to us.
12. Ecological Information
12.1 Ecotoxicity: N/A
12.2 Mobility: N/A
12.3 Stability &Decomposition: N/A
12.4 Bioaccumulatetive: N/A
12.5 Other: N/A
13. Disposal Considerations
This product can be considered as immobile solid waste and disposed as solid waste. Glass fiber must be
destroyed depending on local regulations. The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental
protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.
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If glass fiber involves any resin to form a composite structure (cured or half cured), disposing of this material
must do considering disposal consideration of the resin.
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. Transport Information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Not classified as a hazardous material with respect to transportation regulations (ADR for road,
RID for rail, IMDG for sea and ICAO/IATA for air transport).
15. Regulatory Information
This product is not hazardous according to
Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 2015/830 -
United Kingdom (UK). Annex XIV - List of substances subject to authorisation No SVHC's normally expected above 0.1%
w/w
The international Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in June, 1987 and in October, 2001, 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 fiber
glass as a confirmed, probable or even possible cancer causing material.
16. Other Information
Full text of abbreviated H Statements: Not applicable.
Full text of classifications [CLP/GHS]: Not applicable.
Abbreviations and acronyms : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
CLP = Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation [Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008]
DNEL = Derived No Effect Level
EUH statement = CLP-specific Hazard statement
PNEC = Predicted No Effect Concentration
RRN = REACH Registration Number
Rev date.26.04.2018
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief
at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Users assume full
responsibility for applying the appropriate safety measures when the product used.