General Information
Revision date
2014-10-01
Product name
STONEWOOL High alumina, low silica wool
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Thermal and /or acoustical, vibration and technical insulation and fire protection for construction,industry, rail or marine application
Emergency telephone
+31 475 35 3915
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Company Information
company name
ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
math.mourmans@rockwool.com
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
There is no hazard statement associated with this product. ROCKWOOL® mineral wool is not classified as dangerous according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and its amendments (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
2.2 Label elements
The overall conclusion in accordance with the REACH regulation is that there are no hazardous classifications associated with ROCKWOOL® fibres in respect to physical, health and environmental considerations
2.3 Other hazards
Use of high speed cutting tools can generate dust When heated to approximately 200 oC for the first time, release of binder components and binder decomposition products can occur which, in high concentrations, may irritate the eyes and respiratory system. Further information can be found in Section 8 1)The European Regulation (ER) on Chemicals N° 1907/2006 (REACH) enforced on June 1st 2007 requires Safety Data Sheet (SDS) only for hazardous substances and mixtures/preparations. Mineral wool products (panels or rolls), are articles under REACH and therefore, SDS is not legally required. Nevertheless, ROCKWOOL® decides to provide its customers with the appropriate information for assuring safe handling and use of mineral wool through this Safe Use Instructions Sheet. 2) This product belongs to HT wools (high-alumina, low-silica (HT) wool) (IARC Monograph, 2002)
