MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FBS-1 GLASS WOOL INSULATION
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: FBS-1 GLASS WOOL INSULATION (CSR)
FBS-1 Glass wool batts, Gold batts, FBS-1 insulation batts, insulation wool, Bradfordā?,
Acousticonā?, Acoustilag, Anticonā?, Ductwrapā?, Flexitelā?, Multitelā?, Quietelā?, Specitelā?,
Other Names:
Supertelā?, Thermatelā?, Ultratelā?, Building Batts, Building Blanket, Partition Batts, Sectional
Pipe Insulation - SPI, Light Appliance, Ductliner, ProTyle, Ceiling Panel Overlay, Comfortseal.
Recommended Use: Insulation, Thermal and Acoustic Insulation, Building Applications, Appliance applications
Supplier: CSR BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED +/ CSR BRADFORD INSULATION
Address: 9 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 2 9235 8000
Facsimile: +61 2 235 8044
Website CSR Bradford Insulation website: www.bradfordinsulation.com.au
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with the
Australian Safety and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission NOHSC) guidelines. As such, the information in it must not be
Important Notice:
altered, deleted or added to. The Supplier will issue a new MSDS when there is a change in
product speciļ¬cations and/or ASCC guidelines/regulations. The Supplier will not accept any
responsibility for any changes made to its MSDS by any other person or organisation.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ā? NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Not classiļ¬ed as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety
and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly National Occupational Health and Safety Commission NOHSC) Approved
Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008] 3rd Edition. Non-Dangerous Goods under State and
Commonwealth legislation. Risk and Safety phrases are not applicable to this product.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name: Proportion: CAS Number:
Fibrous glass >85% -
Heat cured resin <15% 25104-55-6
Mineral oil(solvent reļ¬ned) <2% -
Other properties: The ļ¬bres and particles are amorphous (non-crystalline). The resin and solvent reļ¬ned mineral oils bind
the ļ¬bres and particles together and minimise the release of dusts. The heat cured resin is stable and will remain intact for
the life of the product under normal atmospheric conditions.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed: Rinse the lips and mouth with water, give water to drink, and seek medical attention.
Eye: Flush with copious amounts of water. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin: Sluice with water and, if itching persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Notes to doctor: This product can be slightly irritating to the skin, but is not known to produce any chronic health
effects. Treatment should be directed toward the source of irritation with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
Any other symptoms and signs of ill-health are likely to be due to other causes.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Speciļ¬c Hazards: Non ļ¬ammable. No ļ¬re or explosion hazard exists.
Extinguishing Media: Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.
Fire Fighting Procedures: If product is present in a ļ¬re, toxic gases may be evolved. Evacuate area and contact
emergency services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating ļ¬re.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Resin binders and facings may decompose, smolder or burn in ļ¬re situation or if
heated over 300 C.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If product is torn or loose, reseal and minimise ļ¬bre release. Personnel directly involved in clean up should wear personal
protective equipment as described in Section 8 to prevent skin and eye irritation. Clean area so as to avoid dispersion of
any irritant ļ¬bres using wet sweep methods or approved micro-ļ¬lter equipped vacuum cleaner. Reuse where possible or
place in a sealable plastic bag for disposal according to local authority guidelines.
SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling: Handling, installing or removing the product may result in some dust and airborne ļ¬bre; minimise eye or skin
contact and inhalation during handling, installation and removal. Observe good personal hygiene including washing
hands before eating. Remove protective equipment before entering eating areas. FBS-1 glass wool Insulation, once
installed, does not release dust or ļ¬bres, and does not cause any health effects.
Storage: Store in sealed container in cool, dry area, removed from foodstuffs. Ensure packages are adequately labelled,
protected from physical damage, and sealed when not in use. Avoid packaging being stored under UV light (direct
sunlight) for long periods.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: Australian Safety and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly National Occupational
Health & Safety Commission NOHSC) Australia Occupational Exposure Standard: None allocated for this product,
but for airborne respirable ļ¬bres 0.5f/ml time-weighted average (TWA) standard is recommended and a standard of 2.0
mg/cubic metre time-weighted average (TWA) for non-respirable ļ¬bres (inspirable dusts). ASCC standards provide that
all exposures should be kept as low as practicable. CSR Bradford Insulation anticipates that airborne respirable ļ¬bre levels
will very rarely exceed 0.5 f/ml in user applications. During most applications and installation of this product, no special
ventilation will be required. However, if dusty, or in conļ¬ned spaces, local exhaust ventilation should be considered. For
continuous manufacturing situations using this product the need for ventilation should be evaluated and, where high
ļ¬bre levels are likely, ventilation systems should be considered. Work practices should aim to minimise the release of,
and exposure to, ļ¬bres and/or dust. Hand tools that generate the least amount of dust and ļ¬bres are recommended. If
power tools are used directly on the product appropriate dust collection systems are recommended. Work areas should be
cleaned regularly and vacuuming or wet sweeping is recommended.
Eye Protection: When handling FBS-1 glass wool Insulation, particularly handling it overhead or in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas such as ceiling spaces or risers, eye contact with dust or ļ¬bre can be avoided by wearing dust resistant
goggles conforming to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1336.
Skin Protection: Direct skin contact can be minimised by wearing normal work clothing, a cap or hat, and standard duty
gloves conforming to Australian Standard AS 2161. Work clothes should be washed regularly and separately from other
clothes. Bradford ComfortsleeveTM gloves are recommended for improved comfort when handling and installing product.
Respiratory Protection: When handling FBS-1 glass wool Insulation, particularly during work in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas, an approved Class 1 particulate respirator conforming to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS
1715 and 1716 is recommended.
Personal Hygiene: Washing of exposed skin with soap and water at the end of a shift or as required is recommended.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
A matt of yellow ļ¬brous material resembling wool. It is supplied in different
shapes and sizes, packaged in plastic or cardboard boxes. It may be rigid
Appearance:
or ļ¬exible. Facings such as aluminium foil, vinyl, and synthetic tissues are
applied to meet speciļ¬c purposes.
Odour: Slight amine odour
pH: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: > 704Ā°C
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Speciļ¬c gravity (H2O = 1): Variable
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Vapour Density: Not applicable
Percent volatiles: Very low; <1%
Flash Point: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: >300Ā°C
Lower/Upper Explosive Limits (LEL/UEL): Not applicable
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
No reported incompatibilities, however resin binders may be attacked by
Chemical Stability: acidic, alkaline or solvent based substances. The cured resin is stable and will
remain intact for the life of the product under normal atmospheric conditions.
Hazardous Polymerisation: None known
Conditions to avoid: None known
Hazardous Decomposition products: None known
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects: Products used in high temperature applications (above 177Ā°C) may release gases (CO2, formaldehyde,
amines) from the resin bonding which are irritating to the eyes, nose and throat during initial heat-up. In conļ¬ned or
poorly ventilated areas, use air supplied respirators during the ļ¬rst heat-up cycle.
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions of use, but would result in irritation of the lips, mouth and stomach.
Eye: FBS-1 Glass Wool Insulation dust is a mechanical irritant, if it gets into the eyes may cause eye discomfort resulting in
watering and redness.
Skin: Handling FBS-1 glass wool Insulation and its dust may irritate the skin resulting in itching and occasionally a red rash.
The rash is not allergic and usually disappears quickly.
Inhaled: The dust may cause discomfort of the nose, throat and respiratory tract, especially in those suffering from upper
respiratory or chest complaints such as hay fever asthma or bronchitis.
Chronic: There are no known long term health effects. Bradford FBS-1 glass wool Insulation ļ¬bres have been tested in
laboratory studies according to EC protocols ECB/TM26:27REV.7 1998 and shown to be bio-soluble. Bio-soluble means
that any ļ¬bres inhaled into the lungs dissolve in body ļ¬uids and are then cleared from the lungs. Fibres would comply with
the short term bio-persistence test and fulļ¬ll the requirements of Australian and international authorities on bio-solubility.
ASCC/NOHSC and international authorities do not classify glass wool ļ¬bres with high bio-solubility as carcinogenic.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Neither the raw materials nor the ļ¬nished product contain any ozone depleting chemicals. This product is
not classiļ¬ed as a hazardous air pollutant.
FBS-1 Glass Wool is bio-soluble and in most ecosystems it would be expected to solubilize over a period of weeks to
months. Binder-coated glass wool is hydrophobic, therefore, no adverse environmental effects would be expected if this
product were accidentally released in the water or soil. No harm to ļ¬sh or wildlife would be caused by this product.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Place in sealed, appropriately labelled plastic bags and dispose of or in accordance with local authority guidelines. Clean
area with micro equipped vacuum or wet sweep. Any waste material should be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance
with local authority guidelines. Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 when handling uncontained material.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
FBS-1 glass wool Insulation is not regulated as a Dangerous Good.
Transport Requirements:
No special transport requirements are necessary.
UN number: None allocated
Class: None allocated
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
Packing Group: None allocated
Hazchem code: None allocated
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classiļ¬cation: Classiļ¬ed as Non Hazardous according to ASCC/NOHSC criteria.
Classiļ¬ed as Non Dangerous Goods according to criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information and reference documents
Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand: www.icanz.org.au
Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 (Australia Wide)
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)], April 2003
National Code Of Practice For The Labelling Of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)], March 1994, Australian
Government Publishing Service, Canberra
Australian Standards References:
AS/NZS 1336 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves.
This MSDS was correct at the time it was prepared (see below for the date). The Supplier, as part of its Health and Safety
Programme, updates MSDSās when its ongoing review process indicates a need for a change to be made. You should
make sure that the MSDS you are reading and relying on is current. You can do this by contacting the Supplier at the
above address.
Issue Date: September 2005 MSDS Revision Summary
Supercedes Issue Date: 07/2003
Reasons for Issue: Update format
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