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CERAMIC FIBRES (ALUMINOSILICATE)

ICSC: 0123

Refractory ceramic fibres
RCF
ICSC # 0123 		EC # 650-017-00-8
March 25, 1999 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

•INHALATION Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. Wheezing.
Local exhaust or breathing protection. Avoid inhalation of dust .
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness. Itching.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.

•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).


Note: A, R
T symbol
R: 49-38
S: 53-45
ICSC: 0123 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

CERAMIC FIBRES (ALUMINOSILICATE)

ICSC: 0123

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, FIBROUS SOLID. FORMS CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS ON HEATING OVER 1000°C.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:


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 when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 1700-2040°C
Density: 2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Solubility in water:
none

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Crystalline materials produced from ceramic fibres when heated over 1000° C present a possibly increased risk to workers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0123 CERAMIC FIBRES (ALUMINOSILICATE)
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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