MinWool-1200™ Board, Flex, Blanket, Pipe, Sound Attenuation Fire Batts, Safing, Curtainwall, Pipe and Tank

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview:

Appearance/Odor

Commercial Board, Batt, and Pipe insulation is solid, green/yellow This product is an article and under normal conditions of use, this product is not expected to create any unusual emergency hazards. However, cutting, sawing, or abrading may increase the risk of personnel exposure. Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust created when fabricating, cutting, or other mechanical alterations of the product may cause temporary upper respiratory irritation and/or congestion— remove affected individuals to fresh air. Skin irritation may be treated by gently washing affected area with soap and warm water. Eye irritation may be treated by flushing eyes with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, contact a physician. Prolonged contact with dust from this product may cause Dermatitis. Acrid smoke may be generated in a fire, use normal fire fighting procedures to prevent inhalation of smoke and gases.

HMIS® ratings

Health 0, Fire 0, Reactivity 0, Other 0

NFPA Ratings

Health 0, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0

Potential health effects

Summary Breathing dust from this product may cause a scratchy throat, congestion, and slight coughing. Getting dust or fibers on the skin, or in the eyes may cause itching, rash, or redness. Breathing large amounts of dust or fibers from this product may lead to chronic health effects as discussed in Section 11 of this material safety data sheet. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove the affected person to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Skin Contact: Dusts and fibers from this product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to the skin. Eye Contact: Dusts and fibers from this product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to the eyes. Ingestion: This product is not intended to be ingested or eaten under normal conditions of use. If ingested, it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially the stomach. Target Organs Upper respiratory passages, skin, and eyes.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Exposure) Inhalation (breathing dust), skin, and eye contact.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Chronic respiratory or skin conditions may temporarily worsen from exposure to this product.