SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC -- FIBER GLASS INSULATION, MICROLITE  -- 5970-00N059083
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FIBER GLASS INSULATION, MICROLITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:5970
NIIN:00N059083
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC
Box:5108
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80127-5108
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-978-4900
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:SCHUL
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Box:5108
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80217-5108
Country:US
Phone:303-978-4900
CAGE:75165
Company Name:SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Address:717 SEVENTEENTH STREET
Box:5108
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80217-5108
Country:US
Phone:303-978-2000
CAGE:SCHUL

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FIBERGLASS; (FIBROUS GLASS)
CAS:65997-17-3
Fraction by Wt: 85-98%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (<7MICRONS)

Ingred Name:UREA EXTENDED PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN CURED
CAS:25104-55-6
Fraction by Wt: 2-15%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:KRAFT, FOIL/KRAFT, PSK, FSK, AND VARIOUS METAL BUILDING
    FACINGS
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC: MAY CAUSE LENS OF EYE TO BE SCRATCHED.
    FLUSH EYES W/LGE AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4: IRRIT PERSISTS, CONT MD. NOTES TO MD: DUSTS FROM
    PROD ARE MECH IRRIT & ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE ANY (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5: CHRONIC HLTH EFTS. TREATMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED
    TOWARD REMOVING SOURCE OF IRRIT W/SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT AS NEC.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: RESP PROT. FOR EXPOS EXCEEDING 10 FIBERS PER
    CUBIC CENTIMETER (F/CC), A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD, HALF-MASK (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7: RESP W/HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTER
    CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE USED (E.G., MSA COMFO II W/"H" (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8: CARTRIDGES, & SURVIVAIR HALF-MASK W/#1090-00
    CARTRIDGES). RESP SHOULD BE USED IF VENT UNAVAIL/INADEQ FOR (ING
    10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9: KEEPING DUST AND FIBER LEVELS BELOW THE APPLICABLE
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:VENT: SHOULD BE PROVIDED AS NEC TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST &
    FIBERS < APPLIC EXPOS LIM & GUIDELINES. NEED FOR VENT (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11: SYS SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL
    HYGIENIST, WHILE DESIGN OF SPECIFIC VENT SYS SHOULD (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12: BE CONDUCTED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:HYGIENE PRACT: WASHED SEPARATELY FROM OTHER CLOTHES &
    WASHER SHOULD BE RINSED THORO (RUN EMPTY FOR COMPLETE (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14: WASH CYCLE). THIS WILL REDUCE THE CHANCES OF FIBER
    GLASS BEING TRANSFERRED TO OTHER CLOTHING.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT/SCRATCHINESS OF THROAT, &/ITCHING IN EYES & SKIN. CHRONIC:
    ANIMALS INJECTED W/FIBER GLASS IN LUNGS/CHEST CAVITY DEVELOPED
    TUMORS. STUDIES OF FIBER GLASS WORKERS HAVE SHOWN  A SML EXCESS OF
    LUNG CANCER WHEN COMPARED TO LOC CTL GROUPS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO
    EVIDENCE THAT THIS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EXCESS IS RELATED TO BRTHG FIBER
    GLASS. TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS, THROAT, SKIN & EYES. SYMP OF OVEREXP:
    INHAL: IRRIT OF UPPER RESP TRACT (SCRATCHY THROAT), COUGHING, &
    CONGESTION MAY OCCUR IN EX TREME EXPOS. SKIN: TEMPORARY IRRIT
    (ITCHING)/REDNESS MAY OCCUR. INGEST: MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY IRRIT TO
    GI TRACT (SUP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CHRONIC EYE, SKIN OR
    RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT &
    BLOW NOSE TO REMOVE FIBERS. SKIN: WASH GENTLY W/SOAP & WARM WATER
    TO REMOVE DUST & FIBERS. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING/USING RESTROOM.
    INGEST: IR RIT OF GI TRACT MAY OCCUR & SHOULD BE TREATED
    SYMPTOMATICALLY. RINSE MOUTH W/WATER TO REMOVE FIBERS, & DRINK
    PLENTY OF WATER TO HELP REDUCE IRRIT. EYES: DO NOT RUB/SCRATCH
    EYES. DUST PARTICLES (ING 4)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP LARGE PIECES. VACUUM DUSTS. IF
    SWEEPING IS NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT (SUCH AS WATER). DO
    NOT DRY SWEEP DUST ACCUMULATION. THESE PROCEDURES WILL HELP TO
    MINIMIZE POTENTIAL EXPOSURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING
    LOOSE OR UNPACKAGED MATERIAL. MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT DRY, AND
    PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
Other Precautions:WAREHOUSE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, IF ANY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP TO
    PROTECT AGAINST NUISANCE DUST & FIBERS (E.G. 3M 9900 & MOLDEX
    2200). OPERATIONS SUCH AS WELDING, BLOWING, TEAR OUT, & SPRAYING
    MAY GENERATE AIRBORNE FIBER CON CS REQUIRING HIGHER LEVEL OF (ING
    7)
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT AREAS OF CUTTING TO
    REMOVE AIRBORNE DUST & FIBERS. GEN DILUTION VENT (ING 11)
Protective Gloves:LEATHER/COTTON GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:USE BARRIER CREAMS TO REDUCE SKIN CONT &
    IRRIT. WEAR LOOSE FITTING, LONG SLEEVED CLTHG TO PROT SKIN FROM
    IRRIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXPOSED SKIN AREAS SHOULD BE WASHED W/SOAP &
    WARM WATER AFTER HNDLG/WORKING W/FIBER GLASS. CLTHG SHOULD BE (ING
    14)
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: OR LOOSE FILL INSULATION, NO SIGNIFICANT ODOR. HAZ DECOMP
    PROD: DERIVED FROM PYROLYSIS/BURNING OF RESIN. DECOMP PROD MAY
    INCLUDE CO*2, CO, CARBON PARTICLES, FORMALDEHYDES, & TRACES OF HYD
    ROGEN CYANIDE. EFTS OF OVEREXP: (ESPECIALLY STOMACH). EYES:
    TEMPORARY IRRIT (ITCHING)/REDNESS MAY OCCUR.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>1300F,>704
Spec Gravity:VARIABLE
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:GOLD TO YELLOW FIBROUS GLASS BOARD/BLANKET W/W/OUT
    KRAFT/OTHER FACINGS (SUP DAT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMP PROD FROM MATL ARE THOSE THAT
    WOULD BE EXPECTED FROM ANY ORG (CARBON CONTAINING) MATL, & ARE
    MAINLY (SUP DAT)

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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