REFRASIL TEXTILE PRODUCTS 2221 CLOTH ANDSLIT TAPE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CHEMICAL/ CAS. % BY EXPOSURE COMMON NAME NUMBER WEIGHT GUIDELINES Amorphous Silica Fiber 763 1-86-9 87-94 PEL 6 mg/m? (Total dust) 3 mg/m? (Respirable fraction) TLV 10 mg/m? (Nuisance dust) Chromium (3+) Oxide 1308-38-9 1-3 PEL 0.5 mg/m? as Cr TLV 0.5 mg/m? as Cr A proprietary polymeric coating* None 5-10 None Established *Identity, CAS Number and/or composition are trade secrets. HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY EYE: Dust or particles from machining or grinding may cause mechanical irritation. SKIN: Abrasive action of the dust or fibers may cause irritation. INGESTION: Not a normal route of exposure. However, ingestion in sufficient quantities may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. Page | of 6 INHALATION: Not a normal route of exposure. However, inhalation of airborne dust and particles may cause transient irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Effects may include coughing, nasal congestion, or sore throat. CARCINOGEN LISTINGS: IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of glass filaments in humans and experimental animals. (IARC Group - 3). IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of Chromium [III] compounds in humans and experimental animals. (ARC Group - 3).