General Information
Product name
Fiberglass
Product Synonyms
Continuous Filament Fibre Glass
Chemical name
Assembled Roving, Direct Roving, Dry Chopped Strands, Wet Chopped Strands, Woven Roving, Stitched Chopped Strand Mat, Powder & Emulsion Chopped Strand Mat, Stitched Combination Mat, Woven Roving Combination Mat, Glass Filament Yarn, Cut Strands, Texturised Roving & Yarn,
CAS No.
65997-17-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fiberglass
supplier name
Polyfibre UK Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polyfibre UK Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@polyfibre.co.uk
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview
Appearance/Odor
White glass fibres. No significant odor. Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause temporary upper respiratory irritation and/or congestion – remove individual to fresh air. Substance Classification This product does not require labeling as a dangerous substance according to the Manual of Decisions for Implementation of the Sixth and Seventh Amendments to Directive 67/548/EEC on Dangerous Substances (Directives 79/831/EEC and 92/32/EEC), March 2004. Continuous glass filament is not respirable (not able to be inhaled in to the lower lung), because the nominal diameter is greater than 10 micron. Respirable fibres are defined by the World Health Organisation as having diameters less than 3 micron. The only health effect associated with this product is possible temporary, mechanical irritation (itchiness) of the eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract following direct contact with the product or high levels of dust.
Potential health effects
Summary Breathing dust from this product may cause a scratchy throat, congestion, and slight coughing. Getting dust or fibres on the skin, or in the eyes may cause itching, rash, or redness. Due to the thick diameters of continuous glass filaments, the fibres cannot be inhaled in to the lower lung. Therefore he effects of glass filaments are limited to irritation of the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, upper airways). Inhalation Irritation of the upper respiratory tract (scratchy throat), coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposures. Skin Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. Ingestion This product is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. Eyes Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. Ears Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Potential chronic health
No known effect connected with long term use or contact with this product Carcinogenicity Not considered a carcinogen
Environmental effects
No known ecological information Target Organs Upper respiratory passages, skin, and eyes.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Exposure) Inhalation (breathing dust fibres, or vapours), skin, or eye contact.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing chronic respiratory, skin, or eyes diseases or conditions.
