THERMAFIBER KFAC-19

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating CLEAN UP: Pick up large pieces. Use gloves to avoid skin irritation. Avoid creating dust and install in well ventilated area. Cut and trim with

Potential health effects

razor knife or hand saw to minimize dust levels. Using power tools for ACUTE: The components of panels are bound in a cementitious matrix. cutting will generate high dust levels. Power tools should be equipped When panels are cut or trimmed, especially with power tools, the result- with dust collection system. If sweeping is necessary, use dust suppres- ing dust may cause mechanical irritation. sant such as water. Do not dry sweep dust accumulation or use com- EYES: Direct contact with eye can cause mechanical irritation. pressed air for clean up. These procedures will help minimize potential SKIN: This material (in wet state or as dust) is not chemically harmful if exposures. it gets on the skin and is not immediately washed off. However direct

Disposal

Dispose in sanitary landfill in accordance with local, state contact of dust and especially mineral wool fibers with skin can cause and federal requirements. skin irritation (mechanical) and itchiness. INHALATION: Inhalation of dust can cause nose, throat, lungs and SECTION VII upper respiratory tract irritation. Persons exposed to dust may be forced HANDLING AND STORAGE to leave area because of nuisance conditions such as coughing, sneez- ing and nasal irritation. HANDLING: Use protective equipment to avoid irritation as described in INGESTION: No known effects. CHRONIC: Prolonged and repeated overexposure to respirable crys-

Storage

Warehouse storage should be in accordance with package talline silica may result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis) and/or lung cancer. directions. Material should be kept dry and protected from the elements. Persons with chronic or systemic skin or eye disease should use extra ordinary precautions and wear all personal protective equipment when SECTION VIII working with this product. Fiber Glass and Mineral Wool: In October EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified fiber glass wool as Group 3 (not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general ventilation and local humans). exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements of individual ingredients (see Section 2) and to control dusting conditions. SECTION IV If cutting or trimming with power equipment, dust collectors and local FIRST AID MEASURES ventilation should be used. Avoid unnecessary exposure to dust and handle with care. Keep work EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush thoroughly with copious area clean of dust and fibers by using an industrial vacuum cleaner with amounts of water occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids (to remove high efficiency filter or wetting down area with water. Never use com- particulates). Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should pressed air and avoid dry sweeping. not be worn when working with this product. EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with sideshields or goggles to SKIN: Skin contact is not a chemical hazard. Mechanical action of fibers avoid eye irritation. on skin can cause itchiness. Irritation of skin may occur with prolonged RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust respirator in poorly ventilated areas, where local exhaust is not feasible, SECTION XV if TLV is exceeded, and/or when dusty conditions exist. Avoid prolonged REGULATORY INFORMATION and repeated breathing of dust. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear tight fitting goggles and USA REGULATIONS: gloves when dusty conditions exist. Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental clothing at the neck and wrists and minimize skin contact. Wash work Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance clothing separately from other clothing. Rinse washer thoroughly after Inventory. use. CARCINOGENICITY CLASSIFICATION OF INGREDIENTS: SECTION IX Material IARC NTP PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Mineral Wool Fiber Group 3 None Fibrous Glass Group 3 None

Appearance/Odor

Gray, pressed man-made vitreous fiber Crystalline Silica Group 1 Anticipated panel of various colors. Fiber Glass Wool: In October 2001, the International Agency for • Physical State: Solid Research on Cancer (IARC) classified fiber glass wool as Group 3 (not • Boiling Point: Not applicable classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans). Mineral Wool Fiber: In • Freezing Point: Not applicable October 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) • Melting Point: 2100º F (1150º C) classified fiber glass wool as Group 3 (not classifiable as to carcino- • Specific Gravity (H2O=1): Not applicable genicity to humans). Crystalline Silica: Long term exposure to crystalline • Solubility in Water: Not applicable silica dust in concentrations higher than the recommended PEL or TLV • pH Range: Not applicable may cause silicosis. NTP has classified respirable crystalline silica as a • Vapor Pressure: Not applicable substance that may be anticipated to be a carcinogen. IARC has estab- • Evaporation Rate (in-Butyl Acetate=1): Not applicable lished a group 1 classification to crystalline silica as a known carcinogen • Percent Volatile: Not applicable to humans. • Volatile Organic Compounds: Not applicable SECTION XVI SECTION X

Further information

CHEMICAL STABILITY INFORMATION FOR HANDLING AND IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMI- STABILITY: Stable CAL HAZARDS REACTIVITY: Not reactive

NFPA Ratings

Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: N/A INCOMPATIBILITY: Not known

HMIS® ratings

Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not applicable Personal Protection: Use eye and skin protection. Use NIOSH/MSHA - HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Carbon dioxide, and other trace approved respiratory protection when necessary. pyrolysis products typical of decomposition of any organic compound. 0 = Minimal Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard SECTION XI WARNING: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Sustained high level exposure to crystalline silica is thought to increase the risk of lung cancer. Dust exposure can cause temporary eye, skin ACUTE DATA: and respiratory tract irritation. Avoid creating dust and install in well ven- SLAG WOOL FIBER ( 65997-17-3) tilated area. Cut and trim with razor knife or hand saw to minimize dust Oral LD50RAT: Not determined levels. Using power tools for cutting will generate high dust levels. Power Dermal LD50RAT: Not determined tools should be equipped with dust collection system. Use Skin Irritation: Mechanical Irritant NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust respirator. Avoid dust contact with eyes Eye Irritation: Mechanical Irritant and skin. Wear eye protection and long-sleeve, loose fitting clothing Contact with this material may cause temporary eye and skin irritation closed at the neck and wrists. Wash work clothing separately from other (mechanical). When products are handled continually, the skin irritation clothing. Rinse washer thoroughly. generally diminishes. Chronic Data: Prolonged and repeated overexposure to respirable crys- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN talline silica may result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis) and/or lung cancer. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO ASBESTOS Persons with chronic or systemic skin or eye disease should use extra ordinary precautions and wear all personal protective equipment when FIRST AID: For skin irritation, rinse skin with cool water, followed by working with this product. Fiber Glass and Mineral Wool Fiber:. In washing with soap and warm water. For eye irritation, flush eyes thor- October 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) oughly with water for 15 minutes. If irritation continues, or product is classified fiber glass wool as Group 3 (not classifiable as to carcino- swallowed, consult a physician. Additional product safety information is genicity to humans. available on the Thermafiber web site, www.thermafiber.com or by call- ing (260) 563-2111. SECTION XII ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product is not expected to have an adverse effect on the environ- Key/Legend ment. ACGIH American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number) SECTION XIII DOT United States Department of Transportation DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of material in accordance with IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer federal, state, and local regulations. MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet WASTE NUMBERS: No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration 10/07 product’s components. NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health SECTION XIV NTP National Toxicology Program TRANSPORT INFORMATION OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration PEL Permissible Exposure Limit U.S. DOT INFORMATION: Not a hazardous material per DOT shipping TLV Threshold Limit Value requirements. Not classified or regulated. TF937 February November 1st, 2014. 1, 10/10 2013 All Printed Rights Printed Reserved in in U.S.A.