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Intar Offiea lUnufkrturlng Staff Mr. A. J. Filipovitch January 22, 1979 cc R. F. Blrd6all A. G. Folger J. D. Kindree NJP. E. Toth Subject: Asbestos Substitute Insulation Materials Per your request, ve have investigated a number of alternate insulation materials which could possibly be substituted for asbestos containing materials presently used throughout the Casting Division. Asbestos is a proven occupational carcinogen. The toxic effects of asbestos have been evidenced even at extremely low concentrations. In view of this fact, OSHA h3s established a stringent permissible exposure standard for asbestos, and it is expected that this standard could be made considerably stricter within the next few years. Such a standard almost precludes the use of engineering controls for providing a 6afe working environment. Instead, it will require industry to substitute alternate materials for present asbestos usage. At the present time, there does not appear to be any one material on the market which can readily be substituted for asbestos in all its applications. Because of its unique physical properties (thermal insulation, fire protection, reinfor cing agent, etc.), asbe6t06 has been widely used for many years. With the increased restrictions on asbestos usage, we expect more manufacturers to produce substitute materials; but, currently there are few such materials available and we have limited experience or knowledge about their uses. Included is information on three manu facturer's products we evaluated as well as some of our preliminary recommendations. The recent developments in the aBbest06 issue have been a source of grave concern to all processors and users of asbestos containing materials. This may lead to an overreaction to assume that it 16 necessary to Immediately eliminate the use of all asbestos materials. Some operations are isolated or enclosed and the use of asbestos presents little risk of hazard to employes. Plant Engineering Office and the Indus trial Hygiene and Toxicology Department can assist Casting Division m identifying those operations where the continued use of asbestos materials would not cause an unnecessary health hazard. Some asbestos containing materials should not be too difficult to replace with substitute insulation materials. Present uses such as asbestos cloth and blanket (used as spark and heat shields), millboard, tape, gloves and mitts are included in this category. In general, where the material does not come into direct contact with extreme temperatures or is not subjected to abuse, then these substitute in sulation materials should perform satisfactorily. 8005 1166 PRODUCED BY FORD SCF-FORD-1660 Hr. A. J. Filipovltch -2- January 22, 1979 We have evaluated three manufacturer's products: the Carborundum Company's Fiberfrax ceramic fiber; the W. S. Libbey Company's fabrics based on DuPont Nomex; and Haveg Industries Slltemp. Of the three, Fiberfrax appears to have the most promising application. The chemical composition is primarily AI2O3 and SIO2 with other minerals constituting a small proportion. The material is manufactured in a vide variety of forms such S6: fiber, paper, blankets and felts, boards, and textiles, among others. The manufacturer claims a continuous use limit of 2300*F and excellent stability resisting corrosion. Slltemp, a derivative of S102, Is manufactured primarily as a textile and probably has more limited applications such as welding curtains. Nomex Is an organic polymer and it also ha6 limited applications; however, it does have properties which should warrant evaluation of Its use as personal protective clothing for employes. As previously mentioned, we have limited experience with asbestos substitute insulation materials and cannot make any specific recommendations at this time. Instead, we recommend that Casting Division conduct 6hop trlalB of the above mentioned three materials to determine the feasibility of substituting these materials for currently used asbestoB materials. Plant Engineering Office could assist Casting Division in conducting these evaluations. Industrial Hygiene should be consulted to ensure that these alternate materials, in themselves, do not present an unreasonable health risk to employes. RJG:jd attachments 8005 1167 PRODUCED BY FORD QUXJI Ari^rr ASBESTOS SPECIALTIES COMPAIW . 1598 E, LIlCOLil MDISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN W1 (313) 398-8900 f. . FORD fttTOR CO. SAFETY OFFICE, STEEL DIVISION FOB BLDG. ROCfl 226 3001 HILLER ROAD I DEARBORN, III <8121 . ATTN: JOE OSVART PHONE 522-4910 We ore pleated to quote ot follows. Your inquiry , Quantity Description REVISED anTATIffl r4< IflQvtfy No - - o..._mRCH-8J9Za 30 DAYS POINT u-r IN STXK, AVAILABLE I IfTE DIATE DELIVERY Price Amount ORANGE P/R0GLAS CLOTH -- MADE OF 100Z GLASS YARNS. (MAWS NO ASBESTOS. 1/16" THICK. AVAILABLE IN WIDTHS OF 60" AID 72". ROLLS ARE APPROX, 50 YARDS LONG, - PRODUCT BULLETIN AND S/m ENCLOSED, $0.83/SQ. ROT ZOOS' 'TOPS ton* 3448 utHO <s *> ---- ' ty BRUCE fflBBM. PRODUCED BY FORD HAVEC /iiTcmp; HAVEG INDUSTRIES, INC. A Subsidiary of Horcuto Incorporattd SILTEMP HEAT BARRIER SPECIALTY PRODUCTS BULLETIN HS-115 HIGH-TEMPERATURE SILICA REFRACTORY SILTEMP is a family of flexible lugh-silica textile products with outstanding thermal, electrical, and chemical resistance. SILTEMP has refractory thermal properties w ith a melting point exceeding 3.000`F. TAPE ROPE SLEEVING CORDAGE MAT Slit and woven (selvaged edge) Thicknesses from 0 030 to 0 125 inch. Widths from 1 to 6 inches in two fabric weaves. Braided and twisted Diameters from 1 /8 to 1 inch Thin wall (0 030 inch) and thick wall (0.080 inch) Inside dia meters from 1/4 to 4 inches. Diameters of 0 038 and 0 050 inch. Spun woven roving and double-shredded yarn Thickness of 0 180 inch. Cl o o .r.A\i \ 900 GREENBANK ROAD WILMINGTON. DELAWARE 19808 PHONE: (302) 995-3800 We cannot anticipate all conditions under which thi* information and our product*, or the product* ot other manufacturer* m combir tion with our products may be used We accept no responsibility (or results obtained by the application of this information or the safe and suitability of our products, either alone or in combination with other products User* are advised to make.their own tests to determi the safety and suitability of each such product or product combination for their own purposes Unless otherwise agreed in writing, > self the products without warranty, and buyers and users assume all responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising from the handii -nri use nf our products whether used alone or m combination with other products. ' PRODUCED BY FORD SILTEMP* Thermal Barrier Cloth Passes Welding and Burning Test isstr: These photogrophs depict o test similar to one devised by the U.S. Novy to simulate the performance of thermal barriers to S determine suitability for use during welding and burning applications. Note thot the molten steel does not penetrate the SIITEMP cloth and that essentially no smoke is generated even under 5 these severe heat conditions. Further, the cut-off section of steel plote is caught by the SIITEMP doth, thus simulating the . prevention of possible injury to personnel, or damage to valuable equipment--or ignition of flommables Examination of the SIITEMP pv cloth (final photo) shows the cooled steel lightly adhered to the si cloth. SIITEMP 188CH meets the requirements of Mll-l-24244 /specifications, relating to chloride content and corrosion resistance. For further information, call or write: Haveg Industries, Inc., o900 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19808, Tel.: 302-995-3800. s* . rrr. ^ r-' v rs k WS rj y^j u\ r ,THERMAL barrier CONTAINS NO ASBESTOS mmmMeaam Mmm _* : ns? '* *#, *, 'r . * PRODUCED BY FORD 9 THERMONOL CST IBM sj NON-ASBESTOS SYNTHETIC HEAT-RESISTANT TEXTILES Contains no atbeitoi... THERMONOL heat-resistant textiles are entirely tree of asbestos A blend ol synthetics... Continuing research with man made libers led to the development ol THERMONOL--a combination ol synthetics by a unique process (or optimum characteristics High temperature resistance... While most conventional synthetic textiles give little protection beyond 350 F THERMONOL cloth gives continuous protection up to 650*F and intermittent protection at considerably higher temperatures Excellent workability... Strength lightweight high abrasion resistance flexibility drapabihty and non-stretch characteristics make THERMONOL a desirable cloth lor gloves protective gar ments blankets drop curtains and insulation barriers Good chemical resistance. THERMONOL products arc unatlected by most acids There >s a slight loss ot strength alter exposure to certain strong alkalis, Available in most forms... THERMONOL will be available in most commonly used torms such as yarns (plain and reinforced), roving tapes braided tubing, twisted and braided ropes and several (abnc sizes styles and weights C*f o c->J Ivl IO i Since the discovery by medical experts of the hazards associated with asbestos products, the textile industry was challenged to develop acceptable substitutes The demand lor strong flexible heat resistant textiles produced many substitute textiles THERMONOL textiles are a step ahead of all the others with an entirely new combination of blended fibers, offering the most similar features to asbestos ever attained Contact Janos Industrial Insulation Corporation (or your tree sample and test it for yourself V III III! JANOS INDUSTRIAL INSULATION OORP. i 80 WEST COMMERCIAL avenue MOONACHIE. NEW JERSEY 07074 Telephone New Jersey (201) 933-5854 933-5855 933-5958 ' New York (212) BA 7-3129 BA 7-3147/Florid* (813) 634-4474 PRODUCED BY FORD AN IMPROVED ALTERNATIVE... SERIES 400 NON-ASBESTOS SYNTHETIC HEAT-RESISTANT TEXTILES F#f- :'** Contains no asbestos... NOR-FAB heat-resistant textiles ere entirely tree ot asbestos A blend of synthetics... Continuing Amatex research with man-made fibers ted to the develop ment ot NOR-FAB <00--a combination ol synthetics by a unique process tor optimum characteristics High temperature resistance... While most conventional synthetic textiles give little protection beyond 350* F, NOR-FAB *00 doth gives continuous protection up to 650'F, and intermittent protection at considerably higher temperatures Excellent workability... Strength, light weight, high abrasion resistance, ilexibiliiy, drapabilny and non-stretch characteristics make NOR-FAB 400 a desirable ctolh for gloves, protective garments, blankets, drop curtains and insulation barriers Good chemical resistance.,. NOR-FAB products are unaffected by most ecids There is a slight loss ot strength after explore to certain strong alkalis I Available In most forms... NOR-FAB 400 will be available in most commonly used forms such as yarns (plain and reinforced), roving, tapes, braided tubing, twisted and braided ropes, and several fabric sizes, stylet end weights for more information * Janos Industrial Insulation Corp. ^ 80 JPeat Commercial Avenue . ^v^ Moonachla, N. 4. 07074 N.J. mi-m***** *"* N.V. 2H-BAT-3t 8A T414T The adverse publicity about asbestos textile products and the OSHAimposed requirements govornmg their continued use have challenged the tesourcefulness of industry suppliers to develop suitable alterna-v lives The need persists for strong, flexible, heat-resistant textiles to meet today's growing demands One of the available options ... an exclusive development by Amatex.. is NOR-FAB 400, described here in It Is an entirely new combination ol blended fibers--offering the most desirable characteristics yet obtainable for high temperature synthetics CHECK YOUR NEEDS FROM THESE PRELIMINARY SPECS 007 1122 ' PRODUCED BY FORD