AIM Material Safety Data
AIM fire barrier and acoustic product range mineral wool based products
1. COMPANY:
Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Limited, Comforts Place Farm, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LW.
2. COMPOSITION:
Inert vitreous silicate mineral wool bonded with a thermosetting phenolic resin which has been urea extended. Up to 0.5% of mineral oil.
3. HAZARD INDENTIFICATION:
May cause transient skin irritation. High dust levels may irritate the throat. Classified by IARC as category 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Eyes: If irritation occurs wash eyes with water. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Skin: If irritation occurs, wash off under running water prior to washing with soap and water.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
The products are generally non-combustible and do not pose a fire hazard. However, some facings and packing materials may burn.
a) Suitable Extinguishing Media - water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder.
b) Unsuitable Extinguishing Media - none.
c) Products of combustion - carbon dioxide, monoxide and some trace gases.
d) Observe normal fire fighting procedures.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
No special measures required.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Avoid unnecessary handling of unwrapped product. Store in original packaging in a dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL) 5mg/m3, 8 hour time weighted average. Ensure good general ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be required if the method of use produces dust levels in excess of the MEL.
Respiratory protection: If the MEL cannot be met, disposable face masks complying with BS/EN 149 FFP1 or FFP2 should be used and are suitable for most applications.
Hand protection: Not normally required but industrial gloves can be worn.
Eye protection: When working with product above head height, eye protection is advised.
Skin protection: No special requirement other than loose clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance vitreous mineral wool supplied in the form of slabs and in a sectional form.
Melting point above 600°C
Solubility insoluble in water and generally chemically inert.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
No special physical conditions need to be avoided.
No restrictions regarding incompatible materials.
Above 230°C, some binder degradation may occur for a short while, leading to the evolution of small quantities of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other trace gases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
IARC Classification category 2B (in 1987).
Subsequent human epidemiological studies show no link between exposure to mineral wool fibres and lung disease.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Stable product with no known adverse environ mental effects.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
No special precautions.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
No special precautions.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
No special labelling required.
Mineral wool products are not classified under CHIP as hazardous, but are regulated as man-made mineral fibre (MMMF) under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) with MEL of 5mg/m3 and/or 2 fibres/ml (respirable), whichever is achieved first.
For mineral wools the appropriate limit is 5 mg/m3 (gravimetric).
This safety data sheet does not constitute an assessment of workplace risk.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note EH46 - Man-made Mineral Fibres.
Eurisol Health Statement.
This information reflects typical values and is not a production specification.
No warranty expressed or implied is hereby made.