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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
TRAFALGAR BUILDING FYREPLUG PILLOWS
SYNONYMS
fire resistant barriers pillows
bags fire barrier
mineral fibre bags
fibreglass bags
PRODUCT USE
Fire stopping at service penetration openings in building walls and floors.
SUPPLIER
Company: Trafalgar Building Products
Address:
21-25 Mitchell Rd
Brookvale
NSW, 2100
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 2 9938 5499
Fax: 02 9905 7019
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to
the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
May produce skin discomfort*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Avoid contact with skin.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
casing as:
woven polynosic fabric N/S
filling as:
rockwool fibres Not avail. N/S
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
- If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
- If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
- Observe the patient carefully.
- Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
- Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
- Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
- Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
- Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from
eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
- If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
- Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
- Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
- Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
- If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
- Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.
- If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
- There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
FIRE FIGHTING
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Non combustible.
Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM
None
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Gloves, boots (chemical resistant).
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Secure load if safe to do so.
- Bundle/collect recoverable product.
- Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Wear protective clothing, safety glasses, dust mask, gloves.
- Secure load if safe to do so. Bundle/collect recoverable product.
- Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
- Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during
storage and use).
- Water may be used to prevent dusting.
- Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.
- Flush spill area with water.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to
ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
Use good occupational work practice. Observe manufacturer's storing and handling
recommendations.
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Always wash hands with soap and water after handling. Work clothes should be
laundered separately.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
- Check that containers are clearly labelled.
Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Keep dry.
- Store under cover.
- Protect containers against physical damage.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
No data available for rockwool fibres as (CAS: Not avail)
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
ROCKWOOL FIBRES:
TLV TWA: 1 f/cc (F) Rock wool A3 [ACGIH]
TLV TWA: 1 fibre/cc, A3 (respirable fibres, length >5 碌m, aspect ratio >= 3:1 as
determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnification
(4 mm objective) phase contrast illumination).
CAUTION: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A3
Animal Carcinogen (at relatively high doses).
ES TWA: 0.5 fibres/ml [NOHSC, Australia]
Exposure Levels to be determined in accordance with NOHSC: 3006
Guidance Note on Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne SMF
Earlier FARIMA/ACTU action plan recommends the following:
Action level 0.2 fibre/ml (respirable dust)
<0.2 fibres/ml: Basic OH&S hygiene procedures
0.2-0.5 fibres/ml: Control strategies implemented and personal protection
provided.
>0.5 fibres/ml: Immediate steps should be taken to reduce this level.
ES TWA: 2 mg/m鲁 inspirable dust (WORKSAFE proposal as a second level standard)
mineral wool fibre, containing no asbestos and < 1% free silica
TLV TWA: 10 mg/m鲁, total dust [ACGIH]
In a criteria document on fibrous glass NIOSH established a REL-TWA of 3 million
fibres/m3 (fibres less than or equal to 3.5 碌m in diameter and greater than or
equal to 10 碌m in length) and 5 mg/m鲁 (total mineral wool). It also stated that
an exposure limit of 10 mg/m鲁 is highly unlikely to be protective for exposed
employees.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
- Safety glasses.
- Safety glasses with side shields.
- Chemical goggles.
- Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE: Wear physical protective gloves, eg. leather. Wear safety footwear.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OTHER
Loose fitting protective clothing, overalls, long sleeve shirts.
Barrier cream.
Eyewash unit.
GLOVE SELECTION INDEX
Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the:
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index".
The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the
computer-generated selection:
Protective Material CPI *.
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* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index
A: Best Selection
B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the glove,
a final selection must be based on detailed observation. -
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis,
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a choice
of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or frequent
use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine
the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information
consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational
Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
- Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or
crystals; even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will
be powdered by mutual friction.
- Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and
recirculation of particulates in the workplace.
- If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air
could occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might
consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption
cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
- Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by
bonding and grounding.
- Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may
require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities
which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air
required to efficiently remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
direct spray, spray painting in shallow 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
booths, drum filling, conveyer loading,
crusher dusts, gas discharge (active
generation into zone of rapid air
motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
high speed wheel generated dusts
(released at high initial velocity into
zone of very high rapid air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or 1: Disturbing room air currents
favourable to capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
nuisance value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in 4: Small hood-local control only
motion
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the
opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the
square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the
air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after
reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10 m/s (800-2000 f/min)
for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the extraction
point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or
used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Small pillow having a sewn outer casing of sift proof fabric and a filling
of high temperature rockwool fibre.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳C): Not Applicable
Melting Range (掳C): Not Applicable Specific Gravity (water=1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Not Applicable pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Applicable Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Applicable Flash Point (掳C): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not Applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not Available
State: Manufactured
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Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects following
ingestion (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of animals by at
least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept
to a minimum.
EYE
Not considered to cause discomfort through normal use.
The dust may produce eye discomfort causing transient smarting, blinking.
SKIN
Not considered to cause discomfort through normal use.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and
may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often
characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling the epidermis.
Histologically there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer
(spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
INHALED
Not considered to cause discomfort through normal use.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
No data for this material.
Trafalgar Building Fyreplug Pillows
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
ROCKWOOL FIBRES:
There is little evidence for acute toxicity after inhalation of rockwool/
slagwool/ glasswool mineral fibres (MMMF). Rockwool/glasswool administered by
inhalation produced little pulmonary fibrosis in experimental animals.
[IARC Monograph 43]
Rockwool/slagwool consists of amorphous silicates and contains < 1% quartz.
[RTECS]
Animal studies with amorphous silica show that surviving rats rapidly recovered
on removal from dust, the silica was largely eliminated and cellular nodules,
perivascular infiltrations and emphysema were almost completely resolved
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
[Patty's].
The dust has been associated with skin irritation due to the mechanical action
of the fibres [CHEMINFO, Sax, ILO ENCYCLOPEDIA].
MMMF are manufactured to definite diameters and cannot split along their length
rather they break across and form small particles not needles [FARIMA].
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
ROCKWOOL FIBRES:
No data for rockwool fibres.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
- Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
- Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
- Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
None
Dangerous Goods Class: None, None
UN/NA Number: None
ADR Number: None
Packing Group: None
Labels Required:
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: None
HAZCHEM
None
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of
private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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