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Pultruded profiles made of fiberglass reinforced polyurethane.
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Date: 20 October 2010, version: 1
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Identification of material and producer
Product Name and/or Number:
Fiberline U1000
Product Type/Field of Application
Pultruded profiles made of fiberglass reinforced polyurethane. The product finds application as a semi-manufacture in all industries where its material-technical properties render it advantageous or necessary.
Company Name and Address, Telephone and Fax Number
Fiberline Composites A/S
Barmstedt Allé 5
DK-5500 Middelfart
Tel. +45 70 13 77 13
Fax +45 70 13 77 14
Application limitations:
None within the technical field of application of the product.
Demands for special education:
None.
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Material Composition/Information on the Material Content
Besides fiberglass, the composite material fiberglass reinforced polyurethane is made from two other components, a diisocyanate and a polyol. Both these components are individually classified as hazardous substances under EC regulations. When the two components come into contact with each other a reaction takes place and a new chemical substance is formed which, after curing, is not classified as hazardous under EC regulations.
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Possible Dangers
Labelling in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures:
Products made of fibreglass reinforced polyurethane are not classified and labelled in accordance with the above regulation. The composite is therefore not regarded as a hazardous material.
When exposed to intensive warming, polyurethane compounds may decompose to their original components – diisocyanate and polyol. The gases and fumes that may be formed can cause irritation of the respiratory passages and allergy-related asthma. Furthermore, when exposed to intensive heating and fire, toxic gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxide may be generated.
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First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Contact with dust from product cutting or grinding, or exposure to product fumes and smoke generated by intensive warming: Open eyes wide, remove any contact lenses and flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
Skin Contact:
Contact with dust from product cutting or grinding: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. In case of itching or rash, consult a doctor.
Inhalation:
If large amounts of grinding and cutting dust are inhalated by accident, take the injured person outside to breathe fresh air. Call a doctor if the irritation lasts.
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Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishants: CO2, powder, foam and water.
Specific hazards: Exposure to intensive heating and fire can generate toxic gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxide.
Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suits.
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Measures in Case of Accidental Emission
The product cannot cause any emission to occur.
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Handling and Storage
Handling:
Avoid inhaling dust, fumes and smoke gases generated by finishing processes such as grinding, cutting, drilling etc. Provide good ventilation in locations where these processes take place. Note that grinding dust can cause dust explosions. So maintain good cleaning standards in connection with dust-generating processes.
Storage:
No special measures.
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Exposure Control/Protective Equipment
Technical Measures:
Provide effective extraction in areas where finishing processes take place.
Protective Equipment:
Breathing Protection: If effective removal of dust, fumes and smoke gases from finishing processes cannot be ensured by local extraction, use breathing apparatus equipped with a combifilter that protects against both organic and inorganic gases and fumes as well as particles.
Eye Protection: Use close-fitting protective goggles.
Skin Protection: No special precautions. Where grinding and cutting processes are performed which may generate dust, ensure use of close-fitting work clothing and gloves to avoid skin contact with dust.
Limit values and remarks thereto:
Inert mineral dust 10 mg/m3
Organic dust 3 mg/m3
Diisocyanate (MDI)* 0,05 ppm - 0.5mg/m3
The glass-fibre (used by Fiberline) has a diameter of 9-20 (μm) and should not be mistaken for glass or mineral wool.
*May be released by product exposure to intensive warming generated by cutting, drilling, etc.
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Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state:
A solid heterogeneous material.
Water-solubility:
Not soluble in water.
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Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: Stable at normal temperatures.
Avoid: Intensive heating.
Hazardous decomposition
products: In case of decomposition caused by fire, etc., toxic gases such as diisocyanates, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxide may be generated.
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Toxicological Information
Ingestion: Not relevant as products are large, solid units.
Skin: Dust from grinding and cutting processes can cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Dust from grinding and cutting processes can cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust generated by grinding and cutting of fiberglass reinforced polyurethane irritates the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and can cause coughing. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dust may be harmful to the respiratory passages. Inhalation of gases and fumes generated by intensive heating of the material during cutting and drilling, etc. can cause irritation of the respiratory passages and possibly respiratory allergy.
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Environmental Information
Ecotoxicity: The product is very strong and durable and is virtually non-biodegradable. |
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Disposal considerations
Waste management: Dust and product residues should be disposed of in accordance with local authority regulations. Product residues do not constitute hazardous waste.
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Transport
The product is not subject to international regulations for transport of dangerous goods (ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA).
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Information on regulations
Instruction and training:
Users must be given thorough instruction in the performance of their work, the hazardous properties of the material and the necessary safety measures.
National regulations:
The Danish Working Environment Authority’s Executive Order on Work with Substances and Materials (Chemical Agents).
The Danish Working Environment Authority’s List of Limit Values.
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Miscellaneous
Under the Danish Working Environment Authority’s Executive Order on Special Duties of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Importers, etc. of Substances and Materials, issued pursuant to the Danish Working Environment Act, a material safety data sheet is not required for this product.
The information in this material safety data sheet is based on information in our possession at the date of preparation. The information given is subject to the product being used under normal conditions and as specified on the packaging or in relevant technical literature. Any other use of the product, possibly in connection with other products or processes, is the responsibility of the user.
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This material safety data sheet has been made in co-operation with the Danish Plastics Federation. |
