ICSC 0157 - GLASS WOOL

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GLASS WOOL	ICSC: 0157 (June 2012)

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Itching.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	No acute symptoms expected.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

GLASS WOOL

ICSC: 0157

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS-TO-CREAM-COLOURED CRYSTALLINE SOLID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Relative density (water = 1): 2.5-2.6 Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS-TO-CREAM-COLOURED CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Relative density (water = 1): 2.5-2.6
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Glass wool is an amorphous silicate manufactured from glass. May contain a binder and an oil for dust suppression. Do NOT take working clothes home. Insulation glass wool, continuous glass filament, rock wool (ICSC 0194) and slag wool (ICSC 0195) are not classifiable as carcinogenic. Certain special purpose glass fibres are possibly carcinogenic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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