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products with facers, applicable to Product Family III and V, which may have
known incompatible materials.
Storage
conditions
The factory packaging is intended for the protection of ROCKWOOL stone wool
insulation during shipment and for short term job site storage. It is not intended
for protection against the elements during long term outside storage.
For long
term storage, ROCKWOOL strongly recommends that the product be
stored
indoors in a dry location, away from heat sources
and incompatible materials if
applicable, with the factory packaging removed. If the
product is stored
outdoors, the factory packaging should be perforated and the
product should
be protected by a waterproof membrane
such as a tarp, that has been properly
secured and allowing for ventilation. Product should not be
stored in areas that
flood, resulting in product storage in standing water. Product should be
a
minimum of 102 mm (4 inches) above dry ground and kept on a solid flat surface.
Refer to section 10 for additional information on storage of p
roducts with facers,
applicable to Product Family III and V, which
may have known incompatible
materials.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure
guidelines
Follow all applicable exposure limits. Local regulations may apply. ROCKWOOL
recommends that users of the products adhere to the OSHA-
recommended PEL
of 1 f/cc TWA (fibers longer than 5 μm with diameters less than 3
μm). This
recommended PEL, together with recommended work practices and personal
protective equipment, were adopted in a Health and Safety Partnership Program
(HSPP) agr
eement in 1999 between OSHA and the North American Insulation
Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), of which ROCKWOOL is a member.
Adherence to the OSHA -
recommended PEL, work practices and protective
equipment in the HSPP is expected to provide appropriate
protection against all
inhalation-
related health risks that may be associated with exposures to mineral
wool fibers (ACGIH, 1997; NAIMA, 1999; OSHA, 1999; National Research
Council, 2000; IARC, 2001), and to minimize eye and skin irritation.
Reference Exposure Legal or Recommended Exposure Limit
OSHA
Synthetic Vitreous Fibers, > 5 µm
length, < 3 µm diameter
1 f/cc TWA (recommended)
Inert dust and particulates not
otherwise regulated
15 mg/m
3
TWA-PEL (total particulate)
5 mg/m
3
TWA-PEL (respirable particulate)
ACGIH
Synthetic Vitreous Fibers, > 5 µm
length, < 3 µm diameter
1 f/cc TWA (threshold limit value TLV)
Inert dust and particulates not
otherwise regulated
10 mg/m
3
TWA-PEL (inhalable particulate)
3 mg/m
3
TWA-PEL (respirable particulate)
Individual
protection
measures,
including personal
protection
Eyes / face: wear safety glasses with side shielding or similar.
Skin / body: wear protective gloves, long sleeve shirt and long pants.
Respiratory: Ensure
proper ventilation, and use appropriate certified respirator
when airborne particulates are above exposure limits; properly fitted NIOSH
disposable N95 type dust respirator or better is recommended.
General Hygiene: wash hands with cold water after handlin
g products. Remove
and wash clothes worn while working with product.