MSDS

Further information

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in June, 1987, categorized continuous

filament glass fibers as not classifiable with respect to human carcinogenicity (Group 3). The

evidence from human as well as animal studies was evaluated by IARC as insufficient to classify

continuous filament glass fiber as a possible, probable, or confirmed cancer causing material.

The ACGIH has established a TLV (Threshold Limit Value or recommended exposure limit) for

continuous filament glass fiber of 1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air for respirable fibers and 5 mg

per cubic meter of air for inhalable glass fiber dust. These levels were established to prevent

mechanical irritation of the upper airways. IARC, NTP (US National Toxicology Program) and

OSHA (US Occupational Safety and Health Administration) do not list continuous filament glass

fibers as a carcinogen.

As manufactured, continuous filament glass fibers in this product are not respirable. Continuous

filament glass products that are chopped, crushed or severely mechanically processed during

manufacturing or use may contain a very small amount of respirable particulate, some of which

may be glass shards.

NFPA Ratings:

Health: 1

Flammability: 0

Physical hazard: 0

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe

NFPA Ratings

List of abbreviations

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

References

1. US National Library of Medicine (NLM) (1998). Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB).

2. Tested by LG Life Science/Toxicology Center, Korea (2002). National Institute of Environmental

Research (NIER).

3. Dopp E et al. (1995). Environ. Health Perspect. 103(3), 268-271.

4. Cremer H.H. et al. (1988). Wiss. Umwelt. 4, 202-205.

5. Fujita H et al. (1988). Kenkya Nenpo-Tokyo-Toritsu Eisei Kenkynsho. 39, 343-350.

6. Clouter et al. (1998). Inhal. Toxicol. 10, 3-14.

7. Shainberg et al. (1989). Advanced Soil Sci. 9, 1-111.

Disclaimer

This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be correct. This

information should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard

workers and the environment.

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