Series 400 (A)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Irritant Component Wt% CAS No. ACGIH TLV (8hr TWA) OSHA PEL (8hr TWA) Fiberglass 65997-17-3 Nonrespirable >98% 5mg/m3 15mg/m3 total dust Respirable <1% 3mg/m3, PNOC 5mg/m3, respirable Respirable particulate with fiber like dimensions (glass shards) <0.002% NE 1 fiber/cc; aspect Ratio >5:1 The fiberglass core is considered nonrespirable fibre. This means that it cannot reach deep lungs because the particles are larger than 3.5 micrometers Acute exposure: Although the textile itself is not considered toxic or hazardous- dust from cutting and application may cause irritation to the respiratory tract and cause symptoms similar to bronchitis. The product has a very low order of acute toxicity and ingestion is not expected to cause any harm.

Principle Routes of Exposure

eye contact, skin contact and inhalation may cause temporary irritation N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) 127-19-5 <2 10 ppm, Skin 10 ppm, Skin Meta-Aramid polymer contains about 1% of DMAc. Processing and handling of this product has the potential to release DMAc and result in exposure through skin absorption and inhalation. Minimal absorption occurs from handling the fiber at room temperature, absorption is maximized if processing the fabric in conditions greater than 200 ºC. Use proper ventilation. Excessive over exposure can cause liver, kidney, and retinal damage and eye and skin irritation. Due to the percentage of meta-aramid polymer used in this product chances of harmful exposure are extremely small and don’t pose a substantial threat but it is still important to note.