Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Mineral wool
Formula	Varies
Major Category	Mineral Dusts
Synonyms	Mineral rock wool; Slag wool;
Category	Synthetic Vitreous Fibers
Sources/Uses	Used for acoustic panels and thermal insulation; [ACGIH]
Comments	Mineral wool, regulated by OSHA as a nuisance dust, frequently causes skin irritation. IARC found a statistically significant mortality excess from lung cancer among rock/slag wool workers in Europe and the United States, but the reviewed studies did not clearly control for cigarette smoking or other occupational exposures. [ACGIH]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	No
TLV (ACGIH)	1 respirable fiber/cc (slag wool and rock wool)
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen	Possible Carcinogen
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Insulation Installing and Removing