General Information
Revision date
2006-04-17
Product name
Lytherm - Fiber glass based
CAS No.
65997-17-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Thermal and acoustic insulation
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Company Information
company name
Design Engineering, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Fiberglass wool encapsulated in polymeric resin covering. Contains aluminum foil and zinc compounds. Formaldehyde may be present in trace amounts, < 0.1%. Encapsulated product in its completed form is not hazardous by itself, however, any secondary processing that may produce a dust may create a hazardous condition. Physical contact with eyes or skin may result in abrasion and irritation to the contact point. Ingestion may result in gastric distress. Self extinguishing. No risk phrases or hazard symbols necessary.
Potential health effects
INHALATION: None expected, however, certain individuals may experience minor nausea or headaches. SKIN: None expected, however, prolonged contact may cause irritation. EYES: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. INGESTION: May cause gastric distress, vomiting and diarrhea. CARCINOGENICITY NTP? Yes IARC MONOGRAPHS? Yes OSHA REGULATED? Yes Fiber Glass Wool (respirable fibers) - classified by IARC as 2B, possible cancer causing agent to humans; classified by ACGIH as A3, not likely to cause cancer in humans except under uncommon or unlikely routes or levels of exposure.
