General Information
Product name
E-glass
CAS No.
65997-17-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Glass fibre textile in the form of - woven cloth, woven roving cloth, woven tape, rope lagging, braided packing, knitted packing, twisted yarn, needlefelt
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Company Information
company name
Cel-Glass Limited
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Overview Exposure to continuous filament glass fibres sometimes causes irritation of the skin, and, less frequently, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. However, the fibres, due to their favourable diameters are not respirable, nor can they become respirable by any normal industrial processing.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Signs and Symptoms of Over exposure Rash, itching, conjunctivitis, coughing, sneezing.
Health hazards
Exposure to continuous filament glass fibres sometimes causes irritation of the skin and less frequently, irritation to the eyes, nose or throat. Carcinogenic Status Continuous filament glass fibre has been designated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a Group 3, “not classifiable as to human carcinogicity”. This means that evidence is insufficient to link that fibre to cancer.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. EEC Labelling Classification Not a dangerous substance or preparation.
