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Brand Information
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| CertainTeed Unfaced and Kraft Faced Building Insulation-10/15/2004 |
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Home Maintenance » Insulation » building
Home Maintenance » Insulation » wall/ceiling
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| 610-341-7000 |
| 2006-04-05 |
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| CertainTeed Corporation |
| 750 East Swedesford Road |
| Valley Forge |
| PA |
| 19482 |
| 610-341-7000 |
| 610-341-7777 |
| 800-782-8777 |
| 2008-01-09 |
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| The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
(Complete MSDS for this product)
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Health Effects
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Contains fiber glass wool which, under the National Toxicology Program, is a possible cause of cancer if inhaled.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
This fiber glass wool may cause temporary skin, eye, throat and upper respiratory irritation. P
In 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified glass wool as Group 3, not
classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
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From MSDS
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.
Acute Inhalation: Temporary upper respiratory irritation.
Acute Skin Contact and Sensitization: Temporary skin irritation seen in certain individuals.
Skin Absorption: None.
Acute Eye Contact: Temporary eye irritation.
Acute Ingestion: Unlikely. Contact physician if unusual reaction is noted.
Medical Conditions Which May Be Aggravated: Pre-existing conditions which may be aggravated by mechanical irritants upon inhalation or skin contact.
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From MSDS
Chronic Inhalation: None known.
Chronic Skin Contact: None known.
Chronic Eye Contact: None known.
Chronic Ingestion: None known.
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From MSDS
Ingredient: Fiber glass wool, Glass wool (respirable size)
IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
NTP: Listed as 2, reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,
sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals
OSHA: Not Listed
Ingredient: Fibrous glass textile or continuous strand
IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
NTP: Not Listed
OSHA: Not Listed
Ingredient: Acetic Acid ethenyl ester homopolymer
IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
NTP: Not Listed
OSHA: Not Listed
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer
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From MSDS
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Get medical help if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Do not rub or scratch your eyes. Flush well with running water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical help if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Cleanse with soap and warm water. Get medical help if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Unlikely. Consult physician if unusual reaction is noted.
Fires: Remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen and get medical help.
Information for Medical Practitioners: Skin irritation responds well to mild hydrocortisone cream.
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
| 2004-10-15 |
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Handling/Disposal
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From MSDS
When handling and/or applying this insulation:
� Wear long sleeves, gloves and cap.
� Wear eye protection (goggles, safety glasses or face mask).
� Use a NIOSH-certified disposable or reusable particulate respirator with an efficiency of N95 or higher, such as a 3M Brand #8210, #8511, #8233 or equivalent.
After handling and/or applying this insulation:
� Bathe with soap and warm water.
� Wash work clothes separately and rinse washer after use.
Store under cover to protect product.
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From MSDS
Scrap material should be disposed of in a sanitary landfill in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Waste material is not considered hazardous as defined by RCRA (40 CFR Part 261).
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