CERAMIC FIBRES (ALUMINOSILICATE) | ICSC: 0123 (June 2012) |
Refractory ceramic fibres RCF Ceramic fibers Refractory ceramic fibers |
CAS #: 142844-00-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. Avoid inhalation of dust. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. Itching. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | No acute symptoms expected. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Vacuum with specialist equipment (See Notes) or carefully sweep into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING
Suspected of causing cancerMay cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
CERAMIC FIBRES (ALUMINOSILICATE) | ICSC: 0123 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.2 f/cc as TWA; (see Notes); A2 (suspected human carcinogen). MAK: carcinogen category: 2. EU-OEL: 0.3 fibres/ml as TWA; (see Notes) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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NEVER use a domestic-type vacuum cleaner to vacuum the substance, only use specialist equipment. Periodic medical evaluation of exposed workers is recommended. Crystalline materials, such as crystalline silica, produced from ceramic fibres when heated over 1000° C present a possibly increased risk of lung cancer to workers. The TLV value applies to fibres longer than 5µm with an aspect ratio equal to or greater than 3:1 as determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnification (4-mm objective) using phase-contrast illumination. According to Directive 2017/2398, this EU-OEL applies for refractory ceramic fibers which are carcinogens within the meaning of point (i) of Article 2(a) of Directive 2004/37/EC: a substance or mixture which meets the criteria for classification as a category 1A or 1B carcinogen set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The European Commission Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits classified refractory ceramic fibres as carcinogen group C (genotoxic carcinogens for which a practical threshold is supported.) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T; R: 49-38; S: 53-45; Note: A, R |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations