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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1.1: Identification of Substance
EDR120/240/480 Filament winding or Pultrusion roving or Epoxy
roving
ERS 240/310 Spray up roving /Panel roving /SMC(4400/4800
tex)– wound onto a cylindrical forming package
EMCL225/300/ Chopped strand mat emulsion bond-chopped and
450/600/900 formed to mat

EMC300/450/600 Chopped strand mat powder bond– chopped and

formed to mat
EWR300/400/500/570/800 Woven roving – woven to heavy fabric
EC10/11/12/13/14 /15 Chopped strands for PA ,BMC,PBT,PP ,ABS,PC
etc.
EMK Complex mat, Combo mat,

Chemical Name and Synonyms: Continuous filament fiberglass (fibrous glass;

glass fiber; Synthetic vitreous fibers)
Chemical Formula: E-glass
Color: Yellow-white to white
Odor: No odor
Note: These products are not glass wool products as used for home insulation materials

Section 1.2: Company Address

Taishan Fiberglass Inc.
Economic Development Zone,
Taian, Shandon, PR China 271000

Section 2: Composition and Ingredients

Ingredients % - Weight Exposure Control Limit

Fibrous Glass [E-type, continuous filament] 84.5 min. 5 mg/m3 ACGLH-TLV

Composition principally of Oxides of silicon, Synthetic vitreous fiber
Aluminum and calcium, fused in an amorphous inhalable dust
Vitreous state.

15 mg/m3 OSHA-PEL

total
nuisance dust
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Section 2: Composition and Ingredients (continued)
Product name % Fibrous Glass Surface Sizing Surface Binder Water

EWR300/400/500/570/800
Woven roving 99% min 1% max

EMC-300/450/600
Chopped strand mat 93% min 1% max 6% max (polyester)

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: Stable and non-flammable under normal industrial

conditions
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation
Symptoms of Overexposure: Rash, itching, conjunctivitis, coughing, sneezing
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazards: Mechanical skin, eye, nose and throat irritant. Typically,
skin irritation experienced by most persons newly
exposed to fiberglass.

Long Term (Chronic) Health Hazards: None currently known.

Section 4: First Aid Measure

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes – seek medical attention

Skin Contact: Rinse contact areas with room temperature to cool water, then wash gently
with Mild soap. If glass fiber becomes embedded, seek medical attention:

Inhalation: If irritation persists, seek medical attention. IF SWALLOWED: Seek

medical attention.

Section 5: Fire-fighting Measures

Flash Point, Flammable Limits, Extinguishing Media:

Water is the preferred extinguishing media. Non-burning, Exposure to ignition source
will burn-off surface binder leaving a bare glass residual similar to the initial product.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable

Fire Fighting Procedures:

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In any sustained fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Every
company should have written, MFPA & OSHA compliant, fire/evacuation policies
including training for all facility employees.

Special Exposure Hazards from Fire:

Hazardous decomposition products of combustion from sizing and binders may be
released in a sustained fire. The larger part of the product is non-flammable E-glass.
In a sustained fire, sizing and binders may decompose, releasing combustion products
including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water. Additionally, there are many
chemicals that can evolve during any partial decomposition of chemical products. The
amounts or identities cannot be predicted and can differ in each situation.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measure

Steps to be taken upon Release of Spill:

Use vacuuming or wet sweeping methods instead of dry sweeping.

Waste Disposal Method:

Dispose in accordance with governmental regulations. Keep debris minimal by
locating waste disposal equipment near work areas.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions:
Keep airborne dust concentrations below regulated levels. For optimum performance,
store at 25 degree Celsius or less and relative humidity less than 65%. Not an
electrical conductor. Can accumulate static charge.

Section 8: Exposure Controls Personal Protection

Respiratory Protection:
Some application of these products may not required respiratory protection for
fiberglass. However, if airborne fibrous glass concentrations exceed regulatory limits,
respiratory protection approved for nuisance dusts is recommended.

Ventilation:
Local exhaust ventilation (if needed) to minimize airborne dust levels.

Skin/Eye Protection:
Good personal hygiene and the use of barrier creams, caps, protective gloves, cotton
coveralls, or long sleeved loose fitting clothing will maximize comfort. Vacuum
equipment may be used to remove fibers from clothes. Work clothing should be
laundered separately from other clothing. Wear appropriate eye protection, which may
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be safety glasses/side shields if there is a chance of airborne glass fibers contacting
eyes.

Exposure Limits:
The American Conference of Governmental Hygienist [ACGIH] has adopted a
Threshold Limit Value [TLV] of 5mg/m3 for 8 hour time weighted average [TWA]
exposure for fibrous glass dust, inhalable fraction. The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration [OSHA] does not prescribe Permissible Exposure Limit [PEL]
for fibrous glass but relies on the PEL-TWA’s for nuisance dust of 15 mg/m3 (total)
and 5 mg/m3 (respirable). Available air sampling/analytical methods: Gravimetric
total dusts NIOSH Sampling & Analytical Method 0500; the Gravimetric respirable
dusts NIOSH Method 0600 and the NIOSH 7400, B Fiber Counting Rules. The later
two methods may be performed as redundant verification that there are no respirable
glass fibers.

Section 9: Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable.

Conditions to Avoid: None known.

Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): None known.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 10: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance/Odor: See Section 1.1

Electrical Conductivity: E-glass is an electrical insulator

Specific Gravity (bare glass): 2.6 – 2.7 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure/Density/Oxidation Risk: Not applicable

Flash Point/Flammability/Explosion Limits: See Section 5.0

Percent Volatile (volume): None

Boil/Freezing Points: Not applicable

Melting Points (softening): minimum 800 degree Celsius

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Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not applicable

Solubility: Insoluble in water. For some applications (e.g. paper reinforcement) fibers are
wetted and made water dispersible through their special sizing. Most other
types disperse to some extent in organic solvents depending upon the
application.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Factors in the fiber toxicity include: fiber dimensions and degree of exposure

Fiber Dimensions: Fibers are either non-respirable or respirable. Respirable fibers can
penetrate to the “deep” lung area. According to the World Health
Organization [WHO], man made-mineral fibers with diameters equal
to or greater then 3.0 microns 9um) are nonrespirable. According to the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [NIOSH], fibers
with diameters equal to or greater than 3.5 micron (um) are
nonrespirable. The narrow, bending passages of the human respiratory
system, do not permit the relatively larger, nonrespirable fibers to enter
the “deep” lung area. Instead, they stride the surfaces of the upper
respiratory tract, nose or pharynx, and stop. Nasal hairs or other natural
mechanisms may then filter them. Due to the manufacturing process
used, the fiber glass products have diameters greater than 3.5 micron
and are considered to be nonrespirable. The fibers do not become
respirable fibers upon the sanding/machine processing activities typical
of our customers. Upon breakage, the fibers may bread horizontally
into smaller lengths but not longitudinally into smaller diameters. As
with any sanding/grinding activity, respirable dust may be generated.

Degree of Exposure: According to Johnson ET. Al., in a 1969 US study of four fibrous glass
production plants, “the results in terms of airborne concentrations of
glass fibers and total dust would indicate that the workmen’s exposure
to these materials is negligible”.

Carcinogenicity: The International Agency for Research of Cancer [IARC] is part of the
World Health Organization [WHO]. LARC concludes that continuous
fiberglass filaments are not classifiable as to their Carcinogenicity in
human (Group 3) because there is inadequate evidence on the
Carcinogenicity of these materials in humans or experimental animals.
In a 1987 European study (over 20 years latency), there was no excess
of respiratory cancer found. In both studies, there was no increasing
trend with an estimated time-weighted measure of exposure. In a study
administering large diameter glass filament (> 3 um) intraperitionally to
rats, no statistically significant tumor response was found. The
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American Conference of Governmental Hygienist [ACGIH] gives
continuous filament fiber glass an A4 designation meaning there is
adequate data to classify it as carcinogen. Continuous filament
fiberglass is not listed in the National Toxicology Program [NTP] 7th
Annual Report on Carcinogens, nor is it regulated by OSHA as a
carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Fiberglass is generally considered to be an inert solid waste, and no special precautions should
be taken in case it is released or spilled. These products do not contain, nor are manufactured
with; Class I or Class II Ozone-Depleting Chemicals [CFCs] identified in the Clean Air Act
Amendment, 1990 List of Ozone Depleting Chemicals.

Section 13 and 14: Disposal and Transportation Consideration

Fiberglass is considered non-hazardous per EPA, RCRA, 40CFR, PART 361, 1990,
considered an inert soled waste. Local, state and national regulations should be consulted to
ensure proper disposal procedures. Fiberglass products, which are part of a reinforced plastic
or uncured resin system, must be disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements for
those plastics or resin when they exist. Not regulated by the Department of Transportation
[DOT].

Section 15: Additional Regulatory Information

CANADA:
Exempt from Canadian Environmental Protection Act [CEPA] reporting on the
Domestic Substance Lists as these products are considered “articles”. Exempt from
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] labeling & MSDS
requirement. However, fibrous glass is on the Ingredient Disclosure List. It must be
listed as an ingredient on MSDS for “controlled products” with fiberglass
concentration greater than 1.0%.

European Economic Committee (EEC) Labeling Classification: Fiberglass does

not meet the classification for a “dangerous substance” according to 67/548/EEC. The
E-glass composition has been incorporated in the EINECS under NR-65997-17-3 as a
generic substance.

Japan: Chemical Substances Control Law: Fiberglass is exempt from this law.

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United States: EPA Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]: Fiberglass carries
no Chemical Abstracts Index name, CAS registry number or EPA code designation
number. Fiberglass is an “article” as defined in Section 710.2[f]. It is exempt from
Section 5 and 8[b] reporting requirements. These products are exempted from EPA
SARA Title III reporting as they do not meet its health or physical hazards definitions
nor contain any SARA 313 chemical ingredients in excess of EPA’s de minimous
concentrations.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Subject to the applicable

requirements of this regulation. Per this MSDS revision date, these fiber glass
products are not known to contain chemical ingredients listed by the Pennsylvania,
New Jersey or Massachusetts Right to Know Law or California’s Proposition 65 Law
in excess of the amounts requiring reporting on such substance’s MSDS or labels.

HEALTH AND SAFETY WORDING ON THE PRODUCT PACKAGING:

NOTICE: Contact with fibrous glass may cause temporary skin irritation. Wear
long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing when handling the material. Gloves and eye
protection may be appropriate in certain operations. Wash with soap and warm water
after handling. Use of a disposable mask in accordance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration 1910.134 respiratory protection requirements designed for
nuisance dust is advisable where high dust levels may be encountered. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer [IARC] has designated continuous
filament fiberglass as a group 3 “not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity”,
meaning that evidence is not sufficient to link that fiber to cancer.

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