THIS MSDS COMPLIES WITH 29 CFR 1910.1200 (THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD)
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IDENTITY
GLASS FIBER AIR FILTER MEDIA
SECTION I
Manufacturer's Name: SprayAmerica Revised: 24 MAY, 2004
Address: Supersedes: 15 JANUARY, 2003
Telephone Number for Information:
Emergency Telephone Number:
SECTION II ---- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s))
Other Limits %
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended (Optional)
GLASS, FIBROUS N.A. N.A. N.A. 50.0 - 100.0
(14-34 microns diam.)
CURED UREA FORMALDEHYDE N.A. N.A. N.A. 0.0 - 50.0
N.L.: NOT LISTED N.A.: NOT AVAILABLE N/A: NOT APPLICABLE
SECTION III ---- PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: N.A. Specific Gravity (H2O=1) N.A.
Vapor Pressure (mm HG): N.A. Melting Point: >1400 F
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N.A. Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate) N/A
Solubility in Water: INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor: OPEN GLASS FIBER, COLOR VARIES, NO ODOR.
SECTION IV ---- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method Used): Flammable LEL UEL
N.A. Limits: N.A. N.A.
Extinguishing Media: WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM CARBON DIOXIDE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR PROTECTIVE SUIT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
NOXIOUS FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED DURING COMBUSTION.
Unusual Fire Fighting Hazards: SEE ABOVE.
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SECTION V ---- REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Unstable Conditions to Avoid: NONE
Stable X
Incapability (Materials to Avoid): NONE
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROCARBONS, CARBON PARTICLES,
ALDEHYDES, TRACES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE DERIVED FROM PYROLYSIS OF THE RESIN BINDER IS TYPICAL
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid: NONE
Polymerization May Not Occur X
SECTION VI ----- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion? Eyes?
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Skin Contact: NUISANCE DUST MAY CAUSE RASH AND / OR ITCHING.
Eye Contact: DIRECT CONTACT MAY CAUSE ACUTE MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Inhalation: MAY CAUSE ACUTE MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH, NOSE,
AND THROAT.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? NO IARC Monographs? NO OSHA Regulated? NO
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
SKIN: THE FIBERGLASS MAY IRRITATE THE SKIN OF SOME WORKERS AS WELL AS SOME PEOPLE
WHO FABRICATE OR INSTALLERS OF MATERIALS CONTAINING FIBERGLASS. THIS SKIN IRRITATION
AND POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION IS A MECHANICAL REACTION. THIS IRRITATION MAY PRODUCE
A RASH AND / OR ITCHING
INHALATION: THE FILAMENT DIAMETERS IN THESE PRODUCTS IS SUCH THAT THEY ARE
NON-RESPIRABLE. MEANING, THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO PENETRATE DEEPLY INTO THE
LUNG, BUT WILL BE CAUGHT IN THE UPPER AIRWAYS. LIKE SKIN IRRITATION UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
IS MECHANICAL. AIRBORNE GLASS FIBER MAY PRODUCE COUGHING AND WHEEZING.
EYES: THE IRRITATION TO THE EYES, LIKE THE SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT, IS MECHANICAL.
IRRITATION MAY CAUSE ITCHING, WATERING AND / OR REDDENING OF THE EYES.
INGESTION: INGESTION IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY PRIMARILY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE GLASS
FIBER WILL BE CAUGHT IN THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: ANY CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED
BY MECHANICAL IRRITANTS IN THE AIR OR ON THE SKIN
Emergency and First Aid Treatment:
SKIN: IRRITATION NORMALLY DOES NOT PERSIST FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME AND CAN BE
RELIEVED BY WASHING EXPOSED SKIN AREAS GENTLY IN WARM WATER AND MILD SOAP.
DO NOT RUB OR SCRATCH. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONTACT PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ANY COUGHING OR WHEEZING USUALLY SUBSIDES SOON
AFTER THE WORKER IS REMOVED FROM EXPOSURE. IF CONDITION PERSISTS CONTACT
PHYSICIAN.
EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER. DO NOT RUB. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
INGESTION: NONE REQUIRED.
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SECTION VII ---- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: NONE.
Waste Disposal Method: MAY BE DISPOSED IN A LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Precaution to Be taken in Handling and Storing:
SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES MAY BE WORN TO HELP REDUCE IRRITATION
Other Precautions: NONE.
SECTION VIII ---- CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, OR IN AREAS
OF HIGH EXPOSURE LEVELS A NIOSH APPROVED DUST / MIST RESPIRATOR IS GENERALLY
ACCEPTABLE FOR MOST APPLICATIONS WHEN HANDLING OR WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS
PRODUCTS.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: Special:
IN AREAS OF HIGH CONCENTRATION NONE
Mechanical (General) Other:
YES. NONE
Protective Gloves: Eye Protection:
OPTIONAL, FOR COMFORT GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHEILDS
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
OPTIONAL COVERALLS FOR HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSONNEL
Work / Hygienic Practices: DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN SURFACES, AS IT RE-ENTERS
THE FIBERS AND DUST INTO THE BREATHING ZONE OF THE WORKERS. FIBERS AND DUST SHOULD
BE CLEANED WITH A VACUUM OR THROUGH WET SWEEPING. WEARING LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS AND
BLOUSES, LOOSE AT THE NECK AND WRIST, ALONG WITH LONG PANTS AND CAPS WILL PROTECT
SKIN AREAS FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH GLASS FIBER. LOOSE CLOTHING HELPS PREVENT
FIBER FROM RUBBING INTO THE SKIN. THE APPLICATION OF A BARRIER CREAM BEFORE WORKING
WITH FIBERGLASS CAN MINIMIZE THIS EFFECT. GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. IT IS RECOMMENDED
TO SHOWER AT END OF EACH WORK DAY. WASH CLOTHING SEPARATELY, RINSE WASHER AT
END OF CYCLE.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE AND ACCURATE BUT IS NOT
WARRANTED TO BE WHETHER ORIGINATING WITH THE COMPANY OR NOT. CUSTOMERS ARE
ADVISED TO CONFIRM THAT INFORMATION IS CURRENT, APPLICABLE AND SUITABLE TO THEIR
CIRCUMSTANCES.
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