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BOBZBT -W. HILL YMtTU-.TTTTVTI V1CB FMSIDENT A. P. IKJEjES' IRIEPiSACTCDjRIIEg) suasioiARY or uso corporation SfeXICUPt W3SOUE1 553I5 August 1, 1985 Dear Customer: -- As a valued ceramic fiber customer, we want to keep you fully informed regarding these products. We are proud of our quality, and it is most important that we give full attention to""safety and health. As you may know, preliminary studies indicate that ceramic fibers might beran. animal carcinogen. Howeveron "humans thebe areno known chxonic health effects from long-time ^exposure to these fibers. Ceramic fibers have joined other nationally distributed products of" various companies which are suspected of being hazardous to human health. The preliminary animalTJgtudies do concern instituting prudent protective procedures manufacturing and urgeSvou to do the same of these products. ~=- us. We are in our in your use ~~ To provide further assistance to you, we have revised our Material Safety Data Sheets and warning labels on these products. The MSDS's are being distributed immediately, and by thetend of August.the new warning labels will go on products^Jhippe^. The enclosed MSDS is""?"dr ouf''^fo^c'ts"wHipfi`^' contain 10 0% ceramic fiber. The same protection should be provided for all of our products containing ceramic fibers. As a member of the Thermal Insulation Manufacturers 1 Association (TIMA), we are participating in work being done by independent researchers who are studying animals and additionally" the chronic health effects in humans from exposure tojrreramic fibers. Also, we are working directly with other consultants and conducting our own tests. You will be informed of any new developments. If you have any questions regarding this, contact your A. P. Green Sales Representative or you may call Dave McCumber, our CoroorateiiBanaoer of Safety and. Environ mental Control, at 314-473-3592. RWHill:mc Chevron BB 015755 WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CERAMIC FIBER, WHICH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN. BREATHING~FIBER OR DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG INJURY AND EXPOSURE TO FIBER MIGHT CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONARY PRACTICES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED: MINIMIZE AIRBORNE FIBERS. USDA NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR. WEAR LONG-SLEEVED, LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. O WASH ALL EXPOSED SKIN AREAS GENTLY WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER AFTER CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT. ~~ WASH WORK CLOTHING SEPARATELY AND RINSE WASHING MACHINE AFTER USE. IF THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN IN SEETVICE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE '500 F. (875 C.), CRISTOBALITE (A FORM OF SILICA) WILL BE PRESENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS LUNG INJURY. SEE MSDS FOR SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES. O DO NOT INGEST. IF THIS HAPPENSrCALL A PHYSICIAN. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY No. 8R Chevron BB 8/1/85 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION I A. P. Greeff~ Refractories Co. Green Boulevard .^Mexico, Missouri 65265 Phone =314/473-3626 PRODUCT NAME: 1NSWOOL BLANKET & INSWOOL BULK CHEMICAL FAMILY: Refractory PRODUCT TYPE: Refractory fiber FORMULA: Proprietary SECTION II PRODUCT: INGREDIENTS: Chemical Refractory fiber (A^O^-SiC^ Glass) ^ ~= / TLV CAS # 2 fibers/cc+ Not established + - A. P. Green workplace exposure guideline. SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA SOLUBILITY IN WATER - Nil ITT VOLATILES BY VOLUME (%); Nil SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 2.6 " MELTING POINT: Not applicable APPEARANCE AND ODOR - WhitoTto off-white fiber, no odor. SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: None - EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not combustible SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None UNUSUAL F.IRE AND EXPLOSION^HAZARDS: None known. Chevron BB 015757 INSWOOL BLANKET & 1NSW00L BULK SECTION V PAGE 2 8/1/85 HEALTH HAZARD DATA EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE: EYES ACUTE: Causes mechanical irritation CHRONIC: None known SKIN ACUTE: CHRONIC: May cause skin irritation None known INHALATION ACUTE CHRONIC: May cause upper respiratory irritation. May cause lung damage. Long term (lifetime) animal inhalation studies have been inconclu sive. Other animal studies have shown refractory fiber to cause cancer of the pleura. INGESTION ACUTE: CHRONIC: Unknown Unknown EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: SKIN: Immediately flush aeyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists. Wash skin with water followed with soap and water. If irritation continue?, call physician. INHALATION: Remove fit fresh air. Get medical attention. INGESTION: Call physician immediately. Induce vomiting only if instructedTto do so by the physician. SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable 5 INCOMPATIBILITY: Hydrofluoric acid and strong alkali HAZARD POLYMERIZATION: WiLTnot occur. SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Scoop up and place in container for disposal. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: To landfill in accordance with local, state, and federal regulation?. Chevron BB 015758 INSWOOL BLANKET & INSWOOL BULK SECTION VIII PAGE 3 8/1/85 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required. If above 2 fibers/cc a NIOSH approved respirafar should be used. If ^material... has been exposed to elevated/temperatures^TlSQb^F or above), a NIOSH approved respirator io'r' use "wdth *TTTica VENTILATION: General mechanical ventilation is usually adequate. EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or safety, glasses with siri? <?hpnid be worn. Contact lensesjhould not be worn while handling this material. OTHER PROTECTION: Long sledVed and long legged clothing should be worn to prevent"*skin contract. Work clothing should be washed separately", Rinse w a slung machine thoroughly after ~use. SECTION IX SPECIAL-PRECAUTIONS OTHER PRECAUTIONS: This product as. supplied. does not contain cristohalite; however, avoid breathing refractory dust during tear-out of this refractory after it has been in service. When exposed to temperatures above l600F_jd875 C)_. a. large percentage of this material turns "'to~c^^lolTaTf!^. A~'MoSH approved respirator sfvoul'df 6e "used. See the NIOSH Certified Equipment list for the correct type for the dust level you encounter./: This material safety data sheet contains confidential proprietary informa tion and is not to be disclosedyfto the general public or to competition. The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be, whether originating with A. P. Green Refractories or not. This information is offered solely for use in your evaluation of this product in respect to safety, health and environmental hazards. Chevron BB 015759