MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

     Product Name: ACUUM FORMED PRODUCTS BASED ON REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER (RCF)

Product Catalogue:     GAS LOG, PEBBLE, FIREBRICK PANEL, COAL, EMBER, PINECONE

Manufacturer/Supplier: YIXING ABLE CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCTS CO,.LTD

Address: HEQIAO TOWN, YIXING, WUXI CITY, JIANGSU PROVINCE, 214001, CHINA

Customer Service Hotline (86) 510-82711631 or (86) 510-82711632

For additional MSDS, visit our web page, http: //www.yixingable.com

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENTS	CAS NUMBER	% BY WEIGHT
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER	650-017-00-8	65-88%
SILICA  AMORPHOUS	7631-86-9	6-27%
ALUMINUM  OXIDE	1344-28-1	0-15%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Our product is safety and nontoxic under normal condition, Only when it broken, the spilled ceramic fiber may cause following hazards:

ACUTE – INGESTION:

Ingestion of sufficient quantity can cause irritation, nausea, diarrhoea and gastrointestinal disturbances.

ACUTE – EYE:

 May cause temporary, moderate physical irritation. Abrasive action may cause damage to the outer surface of the eye.

 ACUTE – SKIN:

May cause temporary, physical irritation and inflammation due to reaction to sharp, broken ends of fibers.

ACUTE -  INHALATION:

May cause irritation to the throat, nose and upper respiratory tract.

CHRONIC:

Although studies, involving occupationally exposed worker, have not identified any increased incidence of respiratory disease, results from animal testing have been used as the basis for hazard classification. Ceramic fiber appears to have fibrosis potential, the fiber can exist as simple and complicated forms with the latter often associated with respiratory symptoms. Crystalline silica enhances the severity of the pneumoconiosis.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INGESTION:   

Ingestion is unlikely, but if it does occur DO NOT induce vomiting; drink plenty of water. Material should be excreted naturally, but if effects persists seek medical attention.

EYE:

If eyes become irritated, flush immediately with large amounts of lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

SKIN:

If skin becomes irritated, remove soiled clothing. Do not rub or scratch exposed skin. Wash area of contact thoroughly with soap and water. Using a skin cream or lotion after washing may be helpful.

 INHALATION:

Remove exposed person from source of exposure, to fresh air. Keep exposed person comfortable, warm and rested. Recovery should be rapid after removal from exposure, but if effects persist seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Materials are not combustible.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Our product is stable and safety under normal conditions of use. Will not cause the accidental release. If the product is broken, waste should be placed in containers, plastic bags or other methods which will prevent fiber and/or dust emission. Whenever possible, use vacuum suction to clean up the room again. Release wastage into water is not appropriate

.  7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE

No special storage requirements are necessary.

HANDLING

Keep the log in ventilation room, Person must wear resistant gloves when install log into fireplace.

Use the special remover to clean up the carbon & soot accumulated in log surface.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Our product is safety and nontoxic to exposure in living room, Only when it broken,    the spilled ceramic fiber may cause hazards and irritation. Below are the standard of ceramic fiber spec according to different country regulation.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LEVELS (OEL)

RCF-related occupational exposure limits vary internationally. Regulatory OEL examples include: Australia – 0.5 f/cc. Canada – 0.2 to 1.0 f/cc; Denmark – 1.0 f/cc; France – 0.6 f/cc; Germany – 0.5 f/cc; Netherlands-1.0 f/cc; New Zealand – 1.0 f/cc; Norway – 2.0 f/cc; Poland – 2.0 f/cc; Sweden – 1.0 f/cc; United Kingdom – 1.0 f/cc. Non-regulatory OEL examples include: ACGIH TLV 0.2 f/cc; RCFC REG 0.5 f/cc. The objectives and criteria. underlying each of these OEL decisions also vary. The evaluation of occupational exposure limits and determining their relative applicability to the workplace is best performed, on a case-by-case basis, by a qualified Industrial Hygienist.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

When handling refractory ceramic fiber log, precautions should be taken to avoid unnecessary breaking and hitting of the material, and to minimize activities that generate airborne dusts. Hand operated tools are preferred if cutting is unavoidable. Wear gloves when install our products into fireplace.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

ODOR AND APPEARANCE:                        odorless, white to tan coloured log

BOILING POINT:                                          Not Applicable

WATER SOLUBILITY (%):                           Not Soluble in Water

MELTING POINT:                                         1260° C (2300° F)

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:                                    250 – 450 kg/m³

VAPOR PRESSURE:                                     Not Applicable

PH:                                                                  Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1):                          Not Applicable

% VOLATILE:                                                 Not Applicable

MOLECULAR FORMULA:                            Not Applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY:                                          Stable under conditions of normal use.

INCOMPATIBILITY:                                               Soluble in hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and           concentrated alkali.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:                                        None.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:    None.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:                         Not Applicable.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Our product is safety and nontoxic under normal condition, Only when it broken, the spilled ceramic fiber may cause hazards, and below are the toxicological information for ceramic fiber.

 HEALTH DATA SUMMARY

Epidemiological studies of RCF production workers have indicated no increased incidence of respiratory

disease nor other significant health effects. In animal studies, long-term, high-dose inhalation exposure resulted in the development of respiratory disease in rats and hamsters.

TOXICOLOGY

A number of toxicological studies have been conducted on the health effects of inhalation exposure of rats and hamsters. In a life time nose only inhalation study, rats exposed to the maximum tolerated dose of 30mg/m³⁽200 fiber/ml) developed progressive lung damage (interstitial fibrosis) and cancer of the lung and of the pleura. In contrast, hamsters similar exposed developed interstitial fibrosis and pleural cancer, but no lung cancer. Cancer of the pleura is called mesothelioma. No irreversible effects were found that could be attributed to ceramic fiber exposure. There was no statistical excess of lung tumour at any dose. One rat developed a mesothelioma in the 75 fiber/ml exposure group. In 1987,The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the epidemiological and animal toxicology data on SMF, man made vitreous fiber ( including ceramic fiber, glass fiber, rockwool, and slag wool) and classified the group as possible human carcinogens ( IARC Group 2B, Work safe Category3).