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8/1/85 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION I A. P. Green 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 ^ (A123~Si02 G1;ass) ' TLV CAS # . 2 fibers/cc'r Not established + - A. P. Green workplace exposure guideline. SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA ' SOLUBILITY IN WATER - Nil VOLATILES BY VOLUME (%): Nil SPECIFIC GRAVITY - 2.6 MELTING POINT: Not applicable APPEARANCE AND ODOR - White to 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. ' CHEVBB 009374 INSWOOL- BLANKET & INSWOOL 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: INHALATION ACUTE: CHRONIC: May cause skin irritation None known . 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: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists. SKIN: Wash skin with water followed with soap and water. If irritation continues, call physician. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. INGESTION: Call physician immediately. Induce vomiting only if instructed to do so by the physician. SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATIBILITY: Hydrofluoric acid and strong alkali HAZARD POLYMERIZATION: Will not 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 regulations. CHEV BB 009375 INS'WOOL 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 respirator should be used. If, JUateriaLJ-ias been exnose'd to elevated temperatures 0600. F or above), a NIOSH approved respirator for use witn silica should be used. VENTILATION: General mechanical ventilation is usually adequate. EYE PROTECTION: Goaales or safety glasses with., sir!f shields should be worn. Contact lenses should not be worn' while handling this material. OTHER PROTECTION: Long sleeved and lon^ legged clothing..should be worn to prevent skin contact) Work clothing should be washed separately. Rinse wasKTng machine thoroughly after `use. ' SECTION IX . . SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OTHER PRECAUTIONS: This product a.s~m3.nli.ad. does not contain crisldba- lite; however, avoid breathing refractory dust during tear-out of this refractory after it has been in service. Wi)^n_e^pps,,ed,_to temperatures above 1600F (87.5 CLa large percentage of this material turns '*"A~Hi0SH approved. respirator sKoul'd''"be~'u'sed. See' the NIOSH Certified Equipment list for the correct ty-pe for the dust level you encounter. This material safety data sheet contains confidential proprietary informa tion and is not to be disclosed to 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. CHEV BB 009376