ULTRALITE MOLDED INSULATION

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET(Prepared According to 29 CFR 1910.1200)

Section 1 - Product and Company Identification

Product Name: ULTRALITE Moulded Thermal Insulation
Generic Name: Bonded expanded perlite
Chemical Formula: N/A
Other Designations: N/A
General Use: Thermal Insulation

Section 2 - Composition

Ingredient Name CAS Number %w/w PEL/TLV
Expanded Perlite 93-763-70-3 Proprietary 10/15 mg/m3
Sodium silicate 1344-09-8 Proprietary 10/15 mg/m3

Other non-hazardous ingredients constitute less than 1%. This product does not contain any toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372



Section 3 - Hazards Identification

HMIS Rating NFPA Rating
Health - 1 Health - 1
Flammability - 0 Flammability - 0
Reactivity - 0 Reactivity - 0
Personal Protection - E
0 = Minimal Hazard 0 = Minimal Hazard
4 = Severe Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard
E = Dust Respirator


Potential Health Effects

Primary Entry Routes: Respiratory system and eyes
Target Organs: Lungs and eyes
Eye: May cause temporary irritation.
Skin: May cause slight dryness with continued contact with dust
Ingestion: Not considered harmful in small doses. Large doses may cause gastric upset Carcinogenicity: May contain respirable silica at below detectable levels (<0.1%).
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: Pre-existing upper respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, asthma and emphysema.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub eyes.
Skin Contact: Wash off with water
Inhalation: Remove from dusty area. Drink water to clear throat. Blow nose to clear dust. Ingestion: Drink water to reduce bulk and alleviate dryness.
Special Precautions/Procedures: None known

Section 5 - Fire-Fighting

Flash Point: None
LEL (% vol in air): NA
UEL(% vol in air): NA
Flammability Classification: Non-flammable Extinguishing Media: NA
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: NA Hazardous
Combustion Products: NA Fire-Fighting Equipment: NA.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Personal Protection: Use appropriate PPE equipment
Containment: Sweep and recover material for proper disposal. Use water as dust suppressant.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120) and local regulations.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Personal Protective Equipment: Respirator and Goggles
Handling Precautions: Avoid dust generation
Storage Requirements: None required
Regulatory Requirements: None known

Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Local if required to stay within the PEL/TLV levels
Ventilation: General ventilation recommended
Administrative Controls: None required for normal use
Respiratory Protection: Use N95 respirator when PEL is exceeded or in the presence of dust.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Use goggles in conditions of excessive dust generation.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Rigid molded blocks/sections
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: White and odorless
Other Solubilities: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not determined
Formula Weight: Not Applicable
Surface Tension: NA
Specific Gravity (H20=1, at 25° C): 1.1 - 2.5 %
Volatile: NA
pH (@ 25oC: 6.5 - 8.0
Evaporation Rate (nBuAc = 1): NA

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Non reactive
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Hydrofluoric Acid
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid strong oxidants
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NA

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Perlite is a natural volcanic mineral composed of sodium potassium aluminum silicate. OSHA has classified Perlite as a Particulate Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR), which has the same Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) as that used for nuisance and inert dusts. Although there are no published reports of adverse health effect from exposure to Perlite dust, dust levels should be maintained below the OSHA PEL for PNORs and respirators should be used when air borne dust is present. Excessive inhalation over long periods of time may cause harmful irritation. Perlite is considered a nuisance dust by ACGIH.



Section 12 - Ecological Information

Inert to the environment. No adverse environmental impact.



Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal: Follow applicable local regulations.
Container Cleaning and Disposal: Discard in suitable trash container

Section 14 - Transport Information

U.S.D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Perlite
Shipping class 55 (no restriction)
Hazard Classification: Not Classified
Reportable Quantities: N/A
UN (United Nation), NA (North American) Number: N/A

Section 15 - Other Information

RCRA: Not defined as a hazardous waste under RCRA 4OCFR Part 261
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory but is not otherwise regulated by TSCA
CERCLA: Material not reportable under CERCLA. Comply with Local

Requirements

RQ= Not Applicable
SARA Title III: Not Listed

Disclaimer: ALL INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS APPEARING HEREIN CONCERNING OUR PRODUCT ARE BASED UPON TESTS AND DATA BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE. HOWEVER, IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE SAFETY, TOXICITY, AND SUITABILITY FOR HIS OWN USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS ABSOLUTELY COMPLETE SINCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE WHEN PARTICULAR OR EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST OR BECAUSE OF APPLICABLE LAWS OR GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.