SYNTHETIC VITREOUS FIBERS (CONTINUOUS FILAMENT GLASS FIBERS)†
| CAS # | NO CAS |
|---|---|
| Formula |
Various |
| Synonyms |
manmade mineral fibers; rock wool; slag wool; synthetic vitreous fibers |
| Physical description | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | Molecular weight | varies | |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) | |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | Ionization potential | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 9135 (total), 9130 (respirable - not recommended) | 1300 | |
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| Sampling group | |||
| Sampler/Sampling media | Mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns (25 mm), with electrically conductive 50 mm extension cowl [GCS25080] | ||
| Sampling time* | 30-480 min (120 min recommended) |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 25-2400 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.5-16 L/min - NIOSH, 0.5-5.0 L/min - recommended |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Analytical method instruments | PCM | ||
| Method reference | NIOSH 7400 (fully validated) Alternate or B rules | ||
| Notes | 1. Adjust to give 100-1300 fiber/mm² 2. Fiber count method is used for sampling in industries participating in voluntary NAIMA Partnership or HTIW Partnership programs, or for others as noted. 3. Exposure limit for NAIMA is 1.0 f/cc 4. Do not request multiple analytes. Do not overload. If dust is high, reduce air volume to avoid overloading. 5. A minimum of 2 blanks, or 10% of the number of samples are required for every set. |
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| Special requirements | Do not allow samples to be loose in mailing packaging. See 29 CFR 1910.1001, Appendix A. Filter material must be certified for asbestos analysis. |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
| Device | |||||
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| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
15 mg/m³ or 50 mppcf (total dust), 5 mg/m³ or 15 mppcf (respirable fraction) |
REL-TWA |
3 fibers/cm³ (fibers with diameter ≤ 3.5µm and length ≥ 10µm). TWA 5 mg/m³ (total). |
TLV-TWA |
1 fiber/cc (continuous filament glass fibers, glass wool fibers, rock wool fibers, slag wool fibers and special purpose glass fibers, [F]); 5 mg/m³ (continuous filament glass fibers, inhalable particulate matter]); 0.2 f/cc (refractory ceramic fibers [F]) [1999] |
PEL-TWA |
10 mg/m³ (total dust); 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction) |
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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Notes:
As Inert or Nuisance Dust. See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-3, Mineral Dusts. |
Notes:
as Mineral wool fiber |
Notes:
See TLV endnote [F]. |
Notes:
as Particulates not otherwise regulated; see footnote [n] |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, TLV-A4 | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Not listed NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Mineral wool fiber Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/12/2021