General Information
Product name
Aerotherm - Aerogel Insulation Encapsulated Product
Product Synonyms
Silica gel, trimethylsilylated; silica aerogel materials
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
High performance insulation material
Manufacturer Name
Aerogel Technolgies Corp
Emergency telephone
82-31-998-3411, 82-31-998-3412
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Company Information
company name
Aerogel Technolgies Corp
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Appearance/Odor
Fully encapsulated insulation system with an internal aerogel insulation material, having a white fabric material with no characteristic odor. Under certain conditions, product may have faint ammonia-like odor. NOTE The following precautions apply if encapsulant material is breached and insulation is exposed. Emergency Overview Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract. Dermal contact may cause mechanical irritation.
Potential health effects
Inhalation Inhalation of airborne dusts may cause mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Eye Contact Exposure to dust from this product a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Skin Contact Skin contact with dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion This material is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested in large quantity, the material may produce mechanical irritation and blockage.
Acute Health Hazards
Dust from this product is a physical irritant, and may cause temporary irritation or scratchiness of the throat and/or itching and redness of the eyes and skin.
Health hazards
Some studies of long ter m amorphous silica dust exposures indicate a potential for decreased lung function. In surveyed studies, this efect is characterized as compounded by smoking. Additionally, surveyed studies characterize the decreased lung function efect as reversible on discontinuation of exposure.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Excessive inhalation of dust may aggravate pre -existing chronic lung conditions including, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Dermal contact may aggravate existing dermatitis. CARCINOGENICITY Component ACGIH NTP IARC Amorphous Silica N/A Not Listed 3 Polyethylene N/A Not Listed None terephthalate SECTION 2 NOTES: This product is composed of amorphous silica dioxide, often referred to as silica gel or amorphous precipitated silica. Amorphous silica should not to be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential for adverse health efects from exposure to amorphous silica.
