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Material Name: Silver Jacket Flexduct Material Safety Data Sheet ID: 091103-SJ
Section 1 ?Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: "Rip Stop" Silver Jacket Flexduct 30, 40, 70, 80, and 85 Series
Quietflex Manufacturing Company LP
4518 Brittmoore Road
Houston, Texas 77041 USA
(713) 849-2163
www.quietflex.com
Emergency Contacts:
Emergencies ONLY (after 5am CST and weekends):
CHEMTREC (24 hours everyday): 1-800-424-9300
Environmental, Health, & Safety Information (7am--3pm CST): 1-713-861-2500
Section 2 ?Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS # Component Percent (%) by weight
65997-17-3 Glass, oxide chemicals (textile) 50 - 65
25104-55-6 Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde resin (cured) 10 ?18
25038-59-9 Polyester Film (polyethylene terephthalate) 18 - 20
NA Galvanized Wire 1-3
NA Masking Tape 1-2
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl oxide (fire retardant coating) <1
Antimony Trioxide (Tape facing and/or coatings may
1309-64-4 < 0.1
contain this material)
Component Related Regulatory Information
Glass, oxide chemicals (textile), CAS# 65997-17-3; OSHA PEL 15 mg/m3 Total Dust; 5
mg/m3 Respirable Dust
Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde resin (cured), CAS# 25104-55-6; OSHA PEL None
Polyester Film (polyethylene terephthalate), CAS# 25038-59-9; OSHA PEL None
Decabromodiphenyl oxide, CAS# 1163-19-5; OSHA PEL None
Antimony Trioxide, CAS# 1309-64-4; OSHA PEL 0.5 mg/m3; Note that exposure to airborne
antimony trioxide is not expected to occur due to adhesive bonding with the facings of this
product, and its intended uses. Exposure limit is given for reference only.
Additional Component Information
No additional information available
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Section 3 ?Hazards Identification
Appearance and Odor: Fibers incorporated into duct core with bonded metalized polyester film
jacket and core that includes fiberglass thread mesh reinforcement with little to no discernable
odor.
Emergency Overview: Acrid smoke may be generated in a fire. Exposure to high temperatures
may release airborne concentrations of thermal decomposition products such as carbon
monoxide, especially in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: Dusts and fibers from this product may cause mechanical irritation of the nose, throat,
and respiratory tract. Decomposition products caused by overheating the Polyethylene
Terephthalate film outer jacket and inner core may cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Dusts and fibers form this product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to
the skin. Molten polymer from polyester film can cause thermal burns. Ends of galvanized support
wire can present cut and puncture hazard.
Eye Contact: Dust and fibers from this product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to the
eyes. Decomposition products caused by overheating the Polyethylene Terephthalate film outer
jacket and inner core may cause irritation to the eyes.
Ingestion: Ingestion of this product is unlikely, however, ingestion may produce gastrointestinal
irritation.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Chronic respiratory or skin conditions may
temporarily worsen from exposure to this product.
Section 4 ?First Aid Measures
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove the affected person to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Skin Contact: For skin contact, wash with mild soap and running water. Use a washcloth to help
remove glass fibers. To avoid further irritation, do not rub or scratch affected areas. Rubbing or
scratching may force fibers into the skin. If molten polyester film contacts skin, cool with water. Do
not attempt to remove material from skin. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of running water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. If it does occur, irritation of the gastrointestinal
tract may occur. Rinse mouth with water to remove fibers.
Note to Physicians: This product is a mechanical irritant, and is not expected to produce any
chronic heath effects from acute exposures. Treatment should be directed toward removing the
source of irritation with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
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Material Name: Silver Jacket Flexduct Material Safety Data Sheet ID: 091103-SJ
Section 5 ?Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not applicable Method Used: Not applicable
Upper Flammability Limit: No applicable Lower Flammability Limit: Not applicable
Flammability Classification: Non-flammable
Film jacket and core can be combustible only by remaining in contact with a direct flame. If flame
source is stationary, the film will shrink away and self extinguish.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water fog.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: This product may release acrid smoke during a sustained
fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Normal fire fighting procedures should be followed to avoid
inhalation of smoke and off gasses.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Primary combustion products are carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, ammonia, and water. Other undetermined compounds could be released in small
quantities.
Section 6 ?Accidental Release Measures
Containment Procedures: Pick up large pieces. Vacuum dusts and loose fibers. If sweeping is
necessary, use dust suppressant such as water. Do not dry sweep dust. Never use compressed
air for clean up.
Clean-Up Procedures: Avoid the generation of airborne dust and fibers during clean up
activities.
Special Procedures: None.
Section 7 ?Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures: Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this data sheet
when handling this product.
Storage Procedures: Material should be kept dry and sheltered from wind and rain. Store away
from ignition sources.
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Section 8 ?Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines
A. General Product Information
Continuous Filament Fiber Glass: This product is manufactured using a continuous glass
filament. Because of the large diameter of these fibers (typically 6 祄 to 25 祄), they are non-
respirable, and are not associated with respiratory diseases.
B. Exposure Limits
Fiber Glass (fibrous glass) CAS 65997-17-3
ACGIH: 1 f/cc TWA for respirable fibers longer than 5 祄 with a diameter less that 3 祄 (Listed
under "Synthetic vitreous fibers") (related to Glass wool fibers) 10 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable
particulate); 3 mg/m3 TWA (respirable particulate) (related to Particulates not otherwise classified
(PNOC))
OSHA: 1 f/cc (respirable) TWA (Voluntary exposure limit established in an agreement between
the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) and OSHA per the Health and
Safety Partnership Program (HSPP) agreement for Synthetic Vitreous Fibers (SVF).
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation should be utilized as necessary to maintain exposures to
below regulatory limits. Dust collection systems should be used in operations where excessive
handling of the material is expected.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Respiratory Protection:
Fiber Glass: If thermal decomposition products are not anticipated, a properly fitted NIOSH
approved N95 series dust respirator (such as the 3M model 8210) should be used when high dust
levels as encountered, the level of glass fibers in the air exceeds the occupational exposure
limits, if irritation occurs, or handling the material in poorly ventilated areas.
A careful assessment of the process environment by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) should
be made to determine the appropriate level of respiratory protection required.
Use respiratory protection in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions, and in accordance
with a Respiratory Protection Program in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Skin Protection: Long sleeves, long pants, and gloves is recommended to protecting against
skin contact with the material. Skin balm or barrier cream may be helpful in preventing irritation.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear such as side-shield glasses or goggles is recommended.
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Section 9 ?Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Metallic Jacket with light colored fiberglass Odor: Slight organic
Physical State: Solid pH: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable Solubility (H2O): Negligible
Specific Gravity: Not applicable Freezing Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable
Section 10 ?Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Stability: This is a stable material
Conditions to Avoid: None expected
Incompatible Materials: None expected
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Primary combustion products are carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water. Other undetermined compounds could be released in small
quantities.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 ?Toxicological Information
Acute and Chronic Toxicity:
A. General Product Information: Dust from this product is a mechanical irritant. Temporary
irritation of the throat, eyes, and/or skin may be experienced. When this material is subjected
to high temperatures during forming processes, formaldehyde gas may be released.
Ammonia gas and carbon monoxide may also be released. Formaldehyde is a lung
sensitizer, causing an asthma-like allergy. Future exposures may cause allergic reactions
characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and can be fatal at high
concentrations.
B. Component Analysis ?LD50/LC50:
Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde resin (25104-55-6)
Oral LD50 Rat: 7 gm/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse: 7 gm/kg
Antimony trioxide (1309-64-4)
Oral LD50 Rat: 34600 mg/kg
C. Component Analysis ?LD50/LC50 for Chemicals Which May be Released During Use
Ammonia (7664-41-7)
Inhalation LC50 Rat: 2000 ppm/4H
Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 4230 ppm/4H
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Carbon Monoxide (630-08-0)
Inhalation LC50 Rat: 1807 ppm/4H
Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 2444 ppm/4H
Decabromodiphenyl oxide (1163-19-5)
Oral LD50 Rat: >5 gm/kg
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
Flow-through LC50 Fathead Minnow: 24.1 mg/L (96 hr)
Flow-though LC50 Bluegill: 0.10 mg/L (96 hr)
Fiber Glass Wool: In October 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) classified fiber gall wool as a Group 3 "not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to
humans". The 2001 decision was based on human studies and animal research that have not
shown an association between inhalation exposure to dust from fiber glass wool and the
development of respiratory disease. This classification replaces the IARC finding in 1987 of a
Group B designation "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
In May 1997, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
adopted an A3 carcinogen classification for glass wool fibers. The ACGIH A3 classification
considers glass wool to be carcinogenic in experimental animal at exceptionally high doses
that is not truly representative of what would be expected in actual worker exposures. The
organization also reviewed epidemiological data and reached the opinion that they do not
indicate an increased risk of cancer in human exposure. The ACGIH concluded that based on
all available scientific data, glass wool is not likely to cause cancer in humans except in cases
where uncommon or unlikely routes and exceptionally high levels of exposure exist.
Carcinogenicity:
OSHA, ACGIH, NTP, and IARC carcinogen lists have been checked for those components
with CAS registry numbers.
Antimony trioxide (1309-64-4)
ACGIH: A2 ?suspected human carcinogen (production)
IARC: monograph 47, 1989 (Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans))
Decabromodiphenyl oxide (1163-19-5)
IARC: monograph 71, 1999; monograph 48, 1990 (Group 3(not classifiable))
Fiber Glass Wool (Fibrous Glass) (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: A3 ?animal carcinogen (related to respirable glass wool fibers)
IARC: Group 3 ?"not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans" (related to respirable
glass wool fibers)
NTP: Reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogen (related to glass wool) (possible select
carcinogen)
Section 12 ?Ecological Information
Component Analysis ?Ecotoxicity ?Aquatic Toxicity
Antimony trioxide (1309-64-4)
96 Hr LC50 fathead minnow: 833.0 mg/L
96 Hr LC50 bluegill: 530 mg/L
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Section 13 ?Disposal Considerations
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A. General Product Information: Disposal of this material is not expected to be characteristic
of a hazardous waste under RCRA.
B. Component Waste Numbers: No EPA waste Numbers as expected to be applicable to this
product.
Disposal Instructions: Dispose of waste material in accordance with all applicable Local,
State, and Federal regulatory requirements.
Section 14 ?Transportation Information
US DOT Information: This product is not classified as a hazardous material for transport.
Section 15 ?Regulatory Information
US Federal Regulations
A. General Product Information: No information available for this product
B. Component Analysis: This material contained one of more of the following chemicals
required to be identified under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section
313 (40 CFR 372.65) and/or CERCLA (40 302.4):
Antimony trioxide (1309-64-4) CERCLA: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Decabromodiphenyl oxide (1163-19-5) SARA 313: 1.0 % de minimis concentration
The following is provided to aid to assist with SARA Section 311 and 312 reporting requirements:
SARA 311/312
Acute Health Hazard: Yes
Chronic Health Hazard: Yes
Fire Hazard: No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
C. Clean Air Act: The following components appear on the 1990 Clean Air Act ?List of
Hazardous Air Pollutants: None
State Regulations
A. General Product Information: No additional information available.
B. Component Analysis ?State
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This product contains components that appear on one or more of the following state hazardous
substance lists:
Component CAS # CA MA MN PA TX FL
Fiber Glass (fibrous glass)
Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1
65997-17-3 No No
( 1related to mineral wool fiber)
Decabromodiphenyl oxide 1163-19-5 No Yes Yes Yes No No
Antimony trioxide 1309-64-4 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
The State of California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
includes this statement:
"WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer".
Other Regulations
A. General Product Information: No additional information available.
B. Component Analysis ?Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Fiber Glass (fibrous glass) 66997-17-3 Yes Yes Yes
Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde (resin) 25104-55-6 Yes Yes No
Polyethylene Terephthalate (film) 25038-59-9 Yes Yes No
Decabromodiphenyl oxide (fire retardant) 1163-19-5 Yes Yes Yes
Antimony trioxide (fire retardant) 1309-64-4 Yes Yes Yes
C. Component Analysis ?WHMIS IDL
Component CAS # Minimum Concentration
Fiber Glass (fibrous glass) 65997-17-3 1% item 798 (884) related to fibrous glass
Antimony trioxide (fire retardant) 1309-64-4 1%; English item 126; French Item 1691
WHMIS Status: Controlled
WHMIS Classification: D2A ?Carcinogenicity
D2B ?Irritation
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Section 16 ?Other Information
Other Hazard Ratings
HMIS Hazard Rating
Acute Heath: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
HMIS Personal Protection: to be supplied by user depending on handling and application.
NFPA Hazard Rating
Acute Heath: 2
Flammability: 2 (packaging)
Reactivity: 0
NFPA Unusual Hazards: This product meets NFPA 90A and 90B Standards
Manufacturers Statement
The information contained within this material safety data sheet is presented in good faith, and
believed to be accurate as of the effective date of issue, but the manufacturer makes no warranty,
expressed or implied, with respect to the information contained in this document. The
manufacturer makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from its use.
The manufacturer recommends consulting a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) regarding specific
personal protective measures to be implemented in end use handling and processing
applications.
Revision Summary
This MSDS was developed for the "Rip Stop" Silver Jacket Flexduct product. September 2003
Additional copies of this MSDS may be obtained by calling (713) 841-2163. Requests may also
be made through our website at www.quietflex.com.
This is the end of MSDS 091103-SJ
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