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10. Stability And Reactivity
Reactivity and
Chemical
Stability
Chemically inert. Stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products
The primary combustion products of the cured urea extended phenolic
formaldehyde binder, when heated above 390 °F (200
°C), are carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia, water and trace amounts of formaldehyde.
Other undetermined compounds could be released in trace q
uantities. Emission
usually only occurs during the first heating. The released gases may be irritating
to the eyes, nose and throat during initial heat-
up. Use appropriate respirators
(air supplied) particularly in tightly confined or poorly ventilated are
as during
initial heat-up.
Incompatible
materials
Products with facers, applicable to Product Family III and V may have known
incompatible materials such as certain acids.
Incompatible materials are
materials whi
ch may react violently or explosively if mixed or brought together.
These materials should be stored separately and should not be mixed unless
special procedures are followed. Contact Technical S
ervices if additional
information is required.
11. Toxicological Information
Stone wool fibers are not classifiable as OSHA irritants, but coarse fibers and dust from mineral wool
products can cause temporary and reversible irritation (itching, redness) of the skin and eyes. The
itching and possible inflammation are a mechanical reaction to dust and coarse fibers (more than
approximately 5
μm in diameter) and are not damaging in the way chemical irritants may be. The
symptoms generally abate within a short time after the
end of exposure. When products are handled
continually, the skin itching generally diminishes. Their inhalation may also cause coughing, nose and
throat irritation and sneezing. High exposures may cause difficult breathing, congestion and chest
tightness.
Man
-made vitreous wool f
ibers are IARC classified as Group 3 (not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity
to humans).
12. Ecological Information
The products are not expected to cause harm to aquatic and/or terrestrial organisms, and have no
known adverse environmental effects.
13. Disposal Considerations
The product, as supplied, is not expected to be a characteristic hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) if discarded, and it is not expected to be
hazardous for the
environment. Dispose of waste material according to federal, state, provincial and local environmental
regulations. Comply with relevant regulations with regards to disposal, recycling, treatment,
transportation and storage of contents and containers.