ICSC # 0157
EC # 650-016-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat. Hoarseness.
Cough.
Laboured breathing.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Itching.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Itching.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Note: A, Q, R
Xn symbol
R: 38-40
S: 2-36/37
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
ODOURLESS
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FIBROUS SOLID.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 1 f/cc A3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1997).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may not be relevant to humans (see Notes).
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Physical
Properties
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Relative density (water = 1): 2.5-2.6
Solubility in water:
none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Glass wool is an amorphous silicate manufactured from glass. May contain a binder and an oil for dust suppression.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
JM (John Manville) 100, JM102, JM104, and JM110 are trade names.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0157
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GLASS WOOL
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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