General Information
Revision date
2014-12-18
Product name
Optical Fiber
Chemical name
Glass core covered with a UV-curable polymer
CAS No.
65997-17-3
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Corning Incorporated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview This is a non-combustible, non-reactive solid material. It is supplied in the form of a glass filament in a polymer coating. Exposure to glass powder or dusts may be irritating to eyes, nose, and throat. Use methods suitable to fight surrounding fire. Combustion products can include irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazard statements
Dust or powder may be irritating to the eyes, skin, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract.
Potential health effects
Eyes Dust or powder may irritate eye tissue. Rubbing may cause abrasion of cornea. Symptoms can include redness and tearing. Skin The cured polymer coating has been tested and found to be non-irritating to the skin. No components in this product have been found to be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion May cause temporary irritation of the throat, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation Dusts from the grinding of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. When inhaled in very large amounts, damage to the lung can occur.
HMIS® ratings
Health 1 Fire 0
Physical hazards
0 Pers. Prot. gloves, goggles required only when cutting and splicing fiber Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
