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Revision date: 10/22/2020 Revision: 2.7 Supersedes date: 6/22/2020
Glass Mineral Wool with ECOSE® Technology
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Biosoluble glass mineral wool
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): ACGIH, (Notes: (A3)) 1 f/cc Glass wool fibers
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): NIOSH 5 mg/m³ Mineral wool fiber, total particulate
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): OSHA 5 mg/m³ Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), respirable fraction
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): OSHA 15 mg/m³ Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR), total dust
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NIOSH = The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Ingredient comments (A3) - Fibers longer than 5 μm; diameter less than 3 μm; aspect ratio greater than 5:1 as
determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnification (4-mm objective) phase
contrast illumination.
Biosoluble glass mineral wool - See section 3.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering
controls
Maintain sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to assure fiber concentrations remain
below PEL/TLV. Use local exhaust if necessary. Power equipment should be equipped with
properly designed dust collection devices.
Eye/face protection Use glasses or goggles when working with mineral wool insulation above shoulder height or in
dusty environments.
Other skin and body
protection
Minimize direct contact with skin in order to prevent mechanical itching.
Hygiene measures After contact with the product, rinse skin in cold water to reduce potential effects of
mechanical itching.
Respiratory protection In dusty environments, use suitable respiratory protection.
Environmental exposure
controls
Not relevant.
* Heat-Up Precautions: When heated to temperatures above 400°F for the first time, release of binder components
and binder decomposition products can occur which, in high concentrations, may irritate eyes
and the respiratory system. The duration of release is dependant upon the thickness of the
insulation, binder content and the temperature applied. Adequate ventilation should be
provided. In confined spaces or where ventilation is not possible, occupants should wear
appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Solid.
Rolls. Panel. Loose fiber.
Color Brown.
Odor Not relevant.
Odor threshold No data available.
pH Not relevant.
Melting point Not relevant.
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