Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
* * * Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification * * *
Product Name(s): Continuous Filament Mat M8610, M8612, M8620, M8630, M8635, M8636, M8643, M8643X3, M8686
Chopped Strand Mat M723A, M723A X4, M723A X6, CM1091, CM1099, CM1141
Owens Corning
One Owens Corning Parkway, World Headquarters
Attn. Product Stewardship
Toledo, OH 43659, USA
Emergency Contacts:
Emergencies ONLY (after 5pm ET and weekends): 1-419-248-5330,
CHEMTREC (24 hours everyday): 1-800-424-9300,
CANUTEC (Canada-24 hours everyday): 1-613-996-6666
Health and Technical Contacts:
Health Issues Information (8am-5pm ET): 1-800-GET-PINK,
Technical Product Information (8am-5pm ET): 1-800-GET-PINK
* * * Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients * * *
CAS # Component Percent by Wt.
65997-17-3 Fiber Glass (non-respirable)* 85-100
N/A Size 0-15
*As manufactured continuous filament glass fibers 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. See section 8 of Material Safety Data Sheet for
exposure limit data.
Component Related Regulatory Information
This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: glass wool
fiber, fibrous glass and nuisance particulates.
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
No additional information available.
* * * Section 3 - Hazards Identification * * *
Emergency Overview
No unusual conditions are expected from this product.
Appearance and Odor: White/off-white colored solid with no odor.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation, lungs, skin and eye
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Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation:
Dusts and fibers from this product may cause mechanical irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Skin Contact:
Dusts and fibers from this product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to the skin.
Eye Contact:
Dusts and fibers from this product may cause temporary mechnical irritation to the eyes.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce gastrointestinal irritation and
disturbances.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Chronic respiratory or skin conditions may temporarily worsen from exposure to this product.
Chronic Conditions:
See Section 11 for additional information.
* * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures * * *
Inhalation:
If inhaled, move the affected person to fresh air. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
For skin contact, wash with mild soap and cold water. Do not wash with warm water because this will open up the
pores of the skin, which will cause further penetration of the fibers. Use a washcloth to help remove fibers. To
avoid further irritation, do not rub or scratch affected areas. Rubbing or scratching may force fibers into the skin.
If irritation persists get medical attention.
Never use compressed air to remove fibers from the skin. If fibers are seen penetrating from the skin, the fibers
can be removed by applying and removing adhesive tape so that the fibers adhere to the tape and are pulled out
of the skin.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists get medical
attention.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of this material is unlikely. If it does occur, watch the person for several days to make sure that partial
or complete intestinal obstruction does not occur. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
* * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures * * *
Flash Point: None Flash Point Method: Not determined
Upper Flammability Limit: None Lower Flammability Limit: None
Flammability Classification: Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water fog.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
None known.
Fire-Fighting Instructions:
Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full bunker turnout gear in a sustained fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Primary combustion products are carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and water. Other undetermined
compounds could be released in small quantities.
* * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * *
Containment Procedures:
This material will settle out of air. If concentrated on land, it can then be scooped up for disposal as non-
hazardous waste. This material will sink and disperse along the bottom of waterways and ponds. It cannot easily
be removed after it is waterborne; however, the material is non-hazardous in water.
Clean-Up Procedures:
Scoop up material and put into a suitable container for disposal as a non-hazardous waste.
Response Procedures:
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures:
None.
* * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage * * *
Handling Procedures:
Keep product in its packaging, as long as practicable to minimize potential dust generation. Keep work areas
clean. Avoid unnecessary handling of scrap materials. Wear PPE as described in Section 8.
Storage Procedures:
No special procedures.
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Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
* * * Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection * * *
Exposure Guidelines:
A: General Product Information
Follow all applicable exposure limits.
B: Exposure Limits
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament (65997-17-3)
Ingredient OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(8-hr TWA) (8-hr TWA)
Non-respirable fibers and particulate 15 mg/m3 (total dust) (a) 5 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction)
Respirable particulate 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust) (b) None
Respirable particulate with fiber like
dimensions (glass shards) None Established None Established
Ventilation:
General dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation should be provided as necessary to maintain
exposures below regulatory limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection:
A properly fitted NIOSH approved N 95 series disposable dust respirator such as the 3M model 8210 (model 8271
in high humidity environments) or equivalent should be used when high dust levels are encountered, the level of
glass fibers in the air exceeds the occupational exposure limits, or if irritation occurs.
Skin Protection:
Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended. Use gloves. Skin irritation is known to
occur chiefly at the pressure points such as around the neck, wrists, waist and between the fingers.
Eyes/Face Protective Equipment:
Wear safety glasses, goggles or face shield.
* * * Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties * * *
Appearance: White/off-white Solid Odor: None
Physical State: Solid pH: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20 C): Not applicable Vapor Density Not applicable
(Air=1):
Boiling Point: Not applicable Solubility (H2O): Insoluble
Specific Gravity (Water=1): 2.60 Freezing Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable
Acetate=1):
VOC: <0.4% Melting Point: >800°C
Physical Properties: Additional Information
No additional information available.
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* * * Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information * * *
Stability:
This is a stable material.
Conditions to Avoid:
None known.
Incompatible Materials:
None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Sizing or binders may decompose in a fire. See Section 5 of MSDS for information on hazardous combustion
products.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
* * * Section 11 - Toxicological Information * * *
Acute Effects:
General Product Information
Dusts may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin. Ingestion may cause transient irritation of throat,
stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation may cause coughing, nose and throat irritation, and sneezing.
People with pre-existing respiratory conditions, may experience difficulty breathing, congestion and chest
tightness.
Carcinogenicity:
Fiber Glass Continuous Filament: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in June, 1987, categorized
fiber glass continuous filament 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 fiber glass continuous filament as a
possible, probable, or confirmed cancer causing material.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) A4 classification, not classifiable as a human
carcinogen, for respirable continuous filament glass fibers is based on inadequate data in terms of its carcinogenicity in
humans and/or animals.
For respirable continuous filament glass fibers, a TLV-TWA of 1 fiber/cc was adopted to protect workers against
mechanical irritation. The TLV-TWA of 5 mg/m3 was adopted for nonrespirable glass filament fiber, measured as
inhalable dust, to prevent mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
Note: There are no known chronic health effects connected with long-term use or contact with these products.
Products that are chopped, crushed or severely mechanically processed during manufacture or use may contain a very
small amount of respirable glass fiber-like fragments. NIOSH defines “respirable fibers “ as greater than 5 microns in
length and less than 3 microns in diameter with an aspect ratio of > 5:1(length-to-width ratio).
Chronic Study in Animals
A laboratory test was conducted with a different product (special application glass fiber) with comparable composition and
durability. Test animals breathing very high concentrations of respirable fibers on a long-term basis developed fibrosis,
lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
About 23% of the rats (n=43) exposed to 1022 f/cc for 5 hrs/day, 7 days/week for 52 weeks developed lung tumors
(adenoma and carcinoma). Five percent (5%) of the unexposed control group (n=38) developed lung tumors (adenoma
and carcinoma).
Five percent (5%) of the rats in the exposed group developed mesothelioma and 12.5% developed advanced fibrosis.
None of the rats in the unexposed control group developed mesothelioma and 0.6 % developed advanced fibrosis.
A second group of rats was exposed to a similar concentration of asbestos (respirable amosite fibers) for 5 hours/day, 7
days a week for 52 weeks. 38% of the rats developed lung tumors (adenoma and carcinoma) and 5 % developed
mesothelioma. 14.5 % developed advance fibrosis.
Importantly, this result, that is similar disease rates for the special application fiber and amosite asbestos, had been
predicted in a 1996 scientific paper (Inhal. Tox. 8:323-343, 1996 ref). That paper specifically stated that in rats all fibers
which were durable enough to remain in a rat lung for two (2) years or more would produce the same disease rates if the
exposures were the same. While the special application fiber is much less durable than asbestos, it is stable enough to
remain in the rat lung for more than the two (2) year time period. The results of the current study are therefore not
unexpected, and they do not indicate that similar disease rates would be seen in longer lived species or humans, exposed
to these fibers.
B: Component Carcinogenicity
Fiber Glass (Continous Filament) (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: A4 – Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
IARC: Group 3 “not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans”
October 2001 meeting
* * * Section 12 - Ecological Information * * *
No data available for this product. This product is not anticipated to harm animals, plants or fish.
* * * Section 13 - Disposal Considerations * * *
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions:
A: General Product Information
Material, if discarded, is not expected to be a characteristic hazardous waste under RCRA.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions:
Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
* * * Section 14 - Transportation Information * * *
US DOT Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport.
Hazard Class: None
UN/NA #: None
Packing Group: None
Required Label(s): None
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TDG Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport.
Hazard Class: None
UN/NA #: None
Packing Group: None
Required Label(s): None
Additional Info.: None
Additional Transportation Regulations:
No additional information available.
* * * Section 15 - Regulatory Information * * *
US Federal Regulations:
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis
No additional information available.
The following is provided to aide in the preparation of SARA 311 and 312 reports.
SARA 311/312
Acute Health Hazard: Yes
Chronic Health Hazard: No
Fire Hazard: No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
C: Clean Air Act
The following components appear on the Clean Air Act-1990 Hazardous Air Pollutants List:
None
State Regulations:
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis - State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Fiber Glass (continuous filament) 65997-17-3 No No No No No No
Other Regulations:
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
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Material Name: Continuous Filament Mat; Chopped Strand Mat MSDS No.: 15-MSD-44968-01-D
B: Component Analysis - Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Fiber Glass (Continuous Filament) 65997-17-3 Yes Yes Yes
C: Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List:
None
WHMIS Status: Not controlled
WHMIS Classification: None
* * * Section 16 - Other Information * * *
HMIS and NFPA Hazard Ratings: Category HMIS NFPA
Acute Health 1 1
Flammability 0 0
Reactivity 0 0
NFPA Unusual Hazards: None
HMIS Personal Protection: To be supplied by user depending upon use.
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty
of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer
makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting
from its use.
Revision Summary:
This is a revised MSDS, which replaces 15-MSD-44968-01-C with updated product names. Please read this
information carefully.
Get OC MSDS electronically via Internet: http://www.owenscorning.com or by calling 1-800-GET-PINK.
This is the end of MSDS # 15-MSD-44968-01-D
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