MSDS Basalt Fibers

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No likely hazard. Continuous exposure can be a mechanical irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

Health hazards

Short term hazard: There is no known long term effect from contact with this product.

Environmental hazards

N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Composition/ Chemical Description: Continuous Basalt Mineral Fibers with diameters larger than 5.5 microns. Made from molten Basalt Rock. No more than 5% chemical sizing agents added to facilitate handling. Appearance solid Color bronze-brown Odor very limited Safety Related Data value unit method Boiling point N/A degr. C N/A Melting point 1450+-150 degr. C - Vitrification point 1050+-100 degr. C - Decomposition point N/A degr. C N/A Inflammation point non-combustible Self inflammation not self-inflaming Explosion limits N/A Specific gravity 2.7 g/mc(3) 20 degr. C Solubility in water insoluble 20 degr. C pH 6 20 degr. C, 100g/l Vapor pressure N/A mm Hg (air =1) Evaporation rate N/A (n-butyl acetate =1) Fire Fighting Procedure Suitable extinguishing media: N/A. Product will not support combustion Hazardous decomposition: None Known -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 5: : REACTIVITY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accidental Material Release or Spillage See section 8 Personal protective equipment: Do not allow Basalt fiber dust to spread, avoid Environmental protection: conditions that allow generation of dust. Cleaning: Vacuum clean dust with unit with suitable filtration such that it does not vent dust. Use dust suppressant when sweeping is required. Stability and Reactivity: Stable Materials to avoid: None known Hazardous decomposition or by-products None known Hazardous polymerization Products: Will not occur -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Routs of Entry: Inhalation of dust Health Hazards (Acute) dust may irritate eyes or skin Carcigonecity: Is not known to be carcinogenic Toxicology Basalt mineral fibers produced with bushing technology have controlled diameters exceeding 5 mcm. The fibers do not split longitudinally. If machining or other mechanical processes produce a respirable faction of 5 mg/m(3), then the OSHA standard for nuisance dust is triggered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 7: EMERGENCY FIRST AID --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------