Stone wool
ICSC # 0194
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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SEE EFFECTS OF LONG -TERM OR REPEATED Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat.
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.
Protective clothing.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Itching.
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Safety goggles.
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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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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:
FIBROUS SOLID.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as TWA) 1 f/cc A3 (ACGIH 1999).
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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:
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
The carcinogenic potential depends on the length, diameter, chemical composition and biological persistence of the fibre. Expert advice should be sought when working with this material.
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Physical
Properties
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Solubility in water:
none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Rock wool is an amorphous silicate manufactured from rock. May contain a binder and an oil for dust suppression.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0194
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ROCK 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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