Identification
Product Name:
Woven Fibreglass Fabrics
Other Names: Glassfibre Fabrics
Manufacturer’s Product Code: Various Fibreglass
Fabrics
UN Number: N/A
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: Non-hazardous
Hazchem Code: N/A
Poisons Schedule Number: N/A
Use: Composite Reinforcement and Heat Resistant Textiles
Physical description/Properties
Appearance:
White fibres with virtually no odour.
Non combustible solid.
Boiling Point/Melting Point: >800°C
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Specific Gravity: 2.54 - Glass Fibre
Flashpoint: May emit smoke briefly between 120-180°C but is unlikely
to flash.
Flammability Limits: Non-flammable
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Other properties
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Chemical Name
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CAS Number
6599-17-3
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Proportion
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(% w/w)
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Silicon Dioxide
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55.0
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Aluminium Oxide
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14.5
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Calcium Oxide
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22.0
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Magnesium Oxide
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0.3
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97.5
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Sodium Oxide
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0.4
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Boron Oxide
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7.5
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Potassium Oxide
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0.3
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Organic Size
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-
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2.5
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute
- Swallowed:
Temporary mechanical irritation of the digestive tract. Observe
individual - if symptoms develop, consult a physician.
- Eye:
Eye contact with dusts and fibres may produce
temporary mechanical irritation.
- Skin:
Skin contact with dusts and fibres may produce
itching and temporary mechanical irritation.
- Inhaled:
Inhalation of dusts and fibres may result in
irritation of the upper respiratory tract (mouth, nose and throat).
Chronic:
There are no other know health effects associated with chronic exposure to
this product.
First Aid
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water. Emetics not necessary unless choking is
apparent.
Eye: Wash with running water using eye bath or washbottle.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with mild soap and running water. Use a washcloth to help remove
dust and fibres. To avoid further irritation, do
not rub or scratch irritated areas. Rubbing or scratching may force fibres into the skin. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists.
Inhaled: Move individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists.
First Aid Facilities: N/A.
Advice to Doctor: Emergency treatment.
Precautions for use
Exposure Standards: TWA Exposure Standard of 0.5 respirable
fibres per millilitre of
air (f/ml). National Standard for synthetic Mineral Fibres
- May 1990 recommendations. The fibres in the
fabric have filament diameter >6μm and
are not classified as respirable.
Engineering Controls: N/A.
Personal Protection: Respiratory - None normally required. If airborne fibreglass concentrations exceed permissible exposure
levels, use disposal masks for nuisance dusts (e.g. 3M BRAND 8500).
Protective Gloves - May reduce skin irritation in some operations.
Eye - Safety glasses with side shields or goggles where a high incidence of
dust is experienced.
Other Protective Equipment - Use of long sleeved shirts, buttoned to fit
loosely at neck and wrists, long pants, and good personal hygiene will maximise comfort.
Flammability: -
Safe handling information
Storage and Transport: Store in dry place and in such a manner that will
prevent airborne fibres/dust in the workplace. No
other precautions necessary.
Spills and Disposal: Dispose of as a solid waste in accordance with Local,
State and Federal regulations. No other special precautions.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: N/K.
Other information:
Work/Hygiene Practices - Wash thoroughly after work. Recommend launder work
clothes separately and wipe out clothes washer after use.
Note: This form has been developed as an aid to compilers of Material Safety
Data Sheets. It should be used in conjunction with the Worksafe
Australia - National Occupational Health and Safety Commission document
Guidance Note for Completion of a Material Safety Data Sheet, September 1986.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided herein is believed to be accurate but is not
warranted to be, whether it originated with Colan
Products or not. Much of the information contained in this Material Safety
Data Sheet originates from suppliers, this
information cannot be warranted by Colan Products
to be correct or appropriate for the recipient’s intended use. Recipients are
advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is correct,
applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
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