HILTEX ALF

Hiltex boron-free continuous alumina-silica fiber

HILTEX SEMI PRODUCTS

Handelsweg 37
1525 RG West-Knollendam
The Netherlands

Phone: (31)75 687 1090

Fax: (31) 75 687 7132
E-mail: sales@hiltex.com

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Introduction

HILTEX Continuous Alumina Fiber “HILTEX ALF” was jointly developed with HILTEX. It is based on
the strong combination of dry spinning technology and extensive experience in fibrous refractory
manufacturing technology.
HILTEX ALF is a boron-free alumina-silica fiber that is composed of”Al2O3 (alumina) “and “SiO2 (silica)”,
that are commonly known as representatives of stable metal oxide materials. No other ingredients
are included in HILTEX ALF but alumina and silica.
HILTEX ALF are polycrystalline filaments whose crystal type is gamma alumina and amorphous silica.
HILTEX ALF has accomplished excellent flexibility and strength without “B2O3 (Boron)” because of
the fine filament diameter, which is offered in 7-10 micron diameter.
HILTEX ALF yarn is made up of thousands of continuous and strong filaments that gives it excellent
flexibility and allows it to be readily transformed into various textile forms such as woven fabrics, braided
sleeves, tapes, ropes and sewing threads without the aid of any other organic fibers or metal fibers.

HILTEX ALF offers good chemical resistance, thermal shock resistance and electrical insulation
properties. At present, there is growing interest in HILTEX ALF filament yarn for use in a wide range of
applications, in high temperature environment.

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Manufacturing process

HILTEX ALF is produced by burning of precursor, made by special dry spinning technology. It is
prepared by a mixture of aluminium salt solution, silica sol and PVA(poly-vinyl-alcohol).

Fig.1 Production Process of HILTEX ALF

R/M
Solutions

PVA ALUMINIUM SILICA SOL Nozzle

SOLUTION SALT

Hot Air
DISPERSION

MIXING

CONCENTRATION

FILTERING

Toke-up
DRY SPINNING

PRECURSOR
DRY SPINNER TOWER

TWISTING

BURNING

ALUMINA FILAMENT

HILTEX ALF

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Characteristics

1. Excellent thermal resistance.

(HILTEX ALF retains strength and flexibility after exposure in high　temperature environment.)
2. Great flexibility for the making of textiles.
3. Superior thermal insulation properties.
4. High tensile strength and modulus.
5. Superior electrical insulation properties.
6. Resists corrosion.
7. Does not absorb moisture.

Typical applications

1. Thermal insulation rings (disks and collars) for diffusion furnaces used in the semi-conductor
manufacturing process.
2. Furnace linings.
3. Heat-Shielding curtains.
4. Thermal insulation seals and packing materials.
5. Thermal insulation coverings for thermocouple cables and wires.
6. Roller covering for tempered glass plate manufacturing.
7. Filters for molten aluminium or other metals.
8. Spacers for heat treatment of metal or other materials.
9. Abrasives for plastic whetstones.
10. Insulators around generator and aircraft/rocket engines.
11. Catalyst carries.
12. Electrical and thermal insulators for diesel particulate filter(DPF)　systems.
13. And many other applications.

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Fiber selection guide

HILTEX ALF boron-free continuous Alumina-Silica fiber is classified into three types with different
ratio of Alumina and Silica.
Alumina/silica ratios: 60/40%, 72/28% and 80/20%
Briefly, hardness of the fiber and the max temperature for continuous use goes up as ratio of
alumina increases.

HILTEX ALF 60/40

HILTEX ALF 60/40 type has excellent flexibility and softness due to containing 40% of Silica.
HILTEX ALF 60/40 type can continuously resist temperatures up to 1200℃.

HILTEX ALF 72/28

HILTEX ALF72/28 type is the regular type of HILTEX ALF. Most of our products are made by using
HILTEX ALF 72/28 yarn.
This type of yarn can continuously resist temperatures up to 1250°C.
　

HILTEX ALF 80/20

HILTEX ALF 80/20 type has the best thermal resistance and hardness among all type of HILTEX ALF.
This type can continuously resist the temperatures up to 1300°C.

Sizing, Heat cleaning

All types of HILTEX ALF are produced using organic sizing (polyurethane).
This organic sizing gives HILTEX ALF products, stability during the process of weaving, braiding
and so on.
However organic sizing generate some smoke during usage first time at high temperature.
For some applications this is a unwanted effect. In these cases we recommend to remove the
seizing prior before usage by heat cleaning:
Atmosphere Active condition (oxidation)
Temperature 850°C × 2hr
Equipment Recommended is to use equipment that has exhaust ventilation
like an exhaust enclosure or hood.

Heat cleaning, to remove the organic sizing generates thermal decomposition products.　Carbon
monoxide is the predominant decomposition products. Recommended is to control carbon monoxide
concentrations to the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value of 25ppm(8hr TWA), also other decomposition
products should also be adequately controlled.

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�The supplementary explanation in terms of technical information

The crystal phases of HILTEX ALF is comprised are fine size of crystals, which are a mixture of
alumina and amorphous SiO2. This combination gives HILTEX ALF flexibility and perfect tensile strength.
At the case of exposure to more than 1200°C, the crystal phases initiate to change into unstable
phases, such as α-alumina, θ-alumina and mullite. In addition, the size of the crystals is growing at
exposure of even higher temperatures. This phenomena causes decrease in flexibility and the tensile
strength of HILTEX ALF. For instance, the strength retention of HILTEX ALF is approximately 50%
after 24hrs at 1200°C.
In actual cases HILTEX ALF can be used over 1200°C giving HILTEX ALF still enough tensile strength
and flexibility for usage in many applications, despite the changing of the crystal phase and growing
size of the crystal.
The maximum temperature we recommend, is based on our various experiences of the usage of
HILTEX ALF.

Shrinkage
Regarding “shrinkage”, HILTEX ALF shrinks approximately 2% after being exposed at 1300°C for 24hrs
as a result of transition of crystal type or phase from γ-Alumina and amorphous SiO2” to Mullite.

Weight loss
There is no weight loss, except binder that vaporizes due to exposure to high temperature.
This is different from products that contain boron.

Cold atmosphere
Additionally, HILTEX ALF is not affected in the atmosphere of extreme low temperatures like liquid
nitrogen (-196°C).

Chemical resistance
(1). Acid
Usually, HILTEX ALF has a good resistance against Strong Acid even in at high temperature
atmospheres, except phosphoric acid. HILTEX ALF can be used in conditions including acid gas such
as Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid and Nitric acid without any problems.

(2). Alkali
Commonly known strong alkali like Sodium hydroxide and Potassium hydroxide, which have a corrosive
effect on HILTEX ALF. Ammonia is an exception as there is no reaction.

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HILTEX ALF Typical Property

Unit 60/40 72/28 80/20

Max use temperature ℃ 1,200 1,250 1,300

Filament diameter μmφ 7 7 10

Density 2.8 2.9 3.0

Tensile strength MPa 1,900 1,800 1,700

Tensile modulus GPa 180 190 200

Al2O3 60 Al2O3 72 Al2O3 80

Chemical composition ％
SiO2 40 SiO2 28 SiO2 20

Specific heat J・K-1・g-1 0.759 0.763 0.767

×10-6/℃
Thermal expansion 9.1 8.5 7.9
25～1,000℃

Melting point ℃Ω >1,800 >1,850 >1,900

Dielectric constant 1MHz 1.23 1.44 1.64

Volume electrical resistance Ω・cm 1015 1015 1015

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Products list of HILTEX ALF Yarn

Yarn Yield Tensile Chemical

Type name Form diameter (g/1,000m)
strength composition
(mm) (kgf/Yarn) (%)

Two ply
S-640D(7) 0.2 67 3 A/S=72/28
34tex×2
Two ply A/S=60/40,
S-1280D(7) 0.3 133 5
67tex×2 72/28
Three ply A/S=60/40,
S-1920D(7) 0.5 200 7
67tex×3 72/28
Three ply A/S=60/40
S-3840D(7) 0.6 400 12
133tex×3 72/28
Three ply
S-960D(10) 0.6 200 6 A/S=80/20
67tex×3

Products list of HILTEX ALF Woven Fabric

1.A/S = 72/28 Composition

Thread count Breaking
Width Yarn type Thickness Weight
Type name Weave (Per Inch) Load
(mm) (g/1,000m) (mm) (g/m2) (kgf/in)
Warp Fill
0.08
3030-P Plain 1,000 34 30 30 30 30
（0.10）
0.12
2525-P Plain 1,000 67 25 25 128 50
（0.21）
0.21
2626-P Plain 1,000 133 26 26 280 131
（0.31）
0.35
3025-T Twill 1,000 200 30 25 440 193
（0.55）
0.61
2220-S Satin 1,000 400 22 20 670 183
(0.97)
Double 0.80
4018-D 1,000 400 40 18 940 270
twill （1.35）

( ): Measured by ASTM method

2.A/S = 80/20 Composition

Thread count Weight Breaking
Width Yarn type Thickness (Per Inch)
Type name Weave Load
(mm) (g/1,000m) (mm) (g/m2)
Warp Fill (kgf/in)
0.35
3025-T-E3 Twill 1,000 200 30 25 440 150
（0.55）
( ): Measured by ASTM method

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Products list of HILTEX ALF Woven Tape

1. A/S = 72/28 Composition

Width Thickness Weight Breaking Load
Type name Weave
(mm) (mm) (g/m) (kgf/in)
0.32
TP-25S Twill 25 11 130
(0.53)
1.30
TP-25D Twill 25 37 450
(1.87)
0.32
TP-50S(T) Twill 50 22 130
(0.45)
0.32
TP-50S(P) Plain 50 22 130
(0.53)

( ): Measured by ASTM method

2. A/S = 80/20 Composition

Width Weight Breaking Load
Type name Weave Thickness(mm)
(mm) (g/m) (kgf/in)
0.32
TP-25S-E3 Twill 25 11 74
（0.53）
( ): Measured by ASTM method

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Products List of HILTEX ALF Braided Sleeve

1.A/S = 72/28 Composition

Inside diameter Yarn type *Weight Thickness

Type name Picks
(mm) (g/1,000m) (g/m) (mm)

SV-1-SP 1 67 1.4 0.4 16

SV-1 1 133 2.3 0.8 16

SV-2 2 200 3.7 0.9 16

SV-3 3 200 9 1.0 16

SV-6 6 200 12 1.1 24

SV-10 10 200 20 1.2 40

SV-12 12 200 24 1.2 48

SV-16 16 200 39 1.3 64

SV-20 20 200 46 1.3 84

These nine types of sleeve have been used in general application such as covering material thermo
couple cable and heat resistance electric cable.

2. A/S = 60/40 Composition

Inside diameter Yarn type *Weight Thickness

Type name Picks
(mm) (g/1,000m) (g/m) (mm)

SV-32 32 200 108 1.4 64

SV-40 40 200 90 1.3 96

SV-50 50 200 128 1.2 96

SV-58 58-63 200 140 1.3 128

SV-63 63 200 160 1.5 128

**Weight is measured in the condition in which sleeves are inserted into appropriate rods, which have
standard inside diameters of each sleeves.

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Products List of HILTEX ALF Sewing Thread

(1)Hand sewing

T-5760D(7)

Room temperature 20
Tensile strength
(kgf/yarn)
After800℃×15min 21.7

Room temperature 2.5

Knot strength
(kgf/yarn)
After800℃×15min 2.4

Yield
600(1,667m/kg)
(g/1,000m)

Unit
400
(g/ab.670m/bobbin)

(2)Machine sewing
CT-2560D(7) CT-5120D(7)

Room temperature 11 18
Tensile strength
(kgf/yarn) 800℃×15min 9.5 18

1,000℃×24hr 8 16

Room temperature 1.5 4.0

Knot strength
(kgf/yarn)
800℃×15min 0.9 2.8
Yield 300 610
(g/1,000m) (3,333m/kg) (1,600m/kg)
Unit 350g 350
(g/m/bobbin) (ab.1060m) (ab.530m)

*Outside diameter is approximate size.

*HILTEX ALF Sewing thread for machine sewing is designed in the combination of HILTEX ALF and
Rayon fibers.

The thermal conductivity of HILTEX ALF Fabric

1. Sample
Chemical composition
Thread count (per inch) Weight Thickness
Type name Weave (%)
(g/m2) (mm)
Al2O3 SiO2 Warp Fill
0.35
3025-T Twill 72 28 30 25 440
(0.55)

(): Measured by ASTM method

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 2. The thermal conductivity of ALF
Thermal conductivity
Temperature（℃）
(kcal/m hr℃)

200 0.10

400 0.13

600 0.16

800 0.19

1,000 0.21

Strength at temperature

A/S=72/28
Changing of tensile strength of HILTEX ALF at temperature and time

8
7
Tensile Strength (kgf/yarn)

4
1000°C
3
1100°C
2 1200°C
1300°C
1
1400°C
0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000
time (min)

A/S=80/20
Changing of tensile strength at keeping temperature

6
Tensile Strength (kgf/yarn)

3
1100°C
2
1200°C
1 1300°C
1400°C
0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000

time (min)

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 The shrinkage of HILTEX ALF(A/S=72/28)

%Shrinkage vs Temperature (24 hours)

5
Shrinkage (%)

700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400

Temperature (°C x 24 hrs)

The weight loss at high temperature

Following graph shows the weight loss at high temperature of HILTEX ALF

The weight loss at high teperature

10

7
Weight loss (%)

0
800 1000 1100 1200 1300

Temperature (°C x 24 hrs)

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 Hot Face vs. Cold Face Temperature

1. Sample
Woven fabric 3025-T
Thread count
Yarn type per inch Weight Thickness
Type name Weave
(g/1,000m) (g/m2) (mm)
Warp Fill
0.35
3025-T Twill 200 30 25 440
(0.55)

(): Measured by ASTM method

2. The rough sketch of experiment

Hot face　　　　 　Cold face

To treat “Hot face” heated,

and measure the temperature
both　hot face and cold face.

3025-T

3. Result

Hot Face vs. Cold Face

500
388
400
Cold Face (°C)

278
300

200

100

0
800 1000
Hot Face (°C)

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 The bending resistance

HILTEX ALF

Room Temperature

1600

1400
Number of Bending

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

3025-T 2220-S 4018D

Type

After Exposure at 1000°C x 24 hr

80

60
Number of Bending

40

20

3025-T 2220-S 4018D

Type

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 The strength retention after treated at extreme cold atmosphere
(The temperature of Liquid Nitrogen -196°C)

Table 1.
The strength retention and outside appearance after treated in liquid nitrogen

Time in liquid Strength retention Outside

Sample
Nitrogen(-196℃) (%) appearance

S-1920D(7) RT 100 -
(A/S=72/28)
10min 100 unchanged

1hr 100 unchanged

10hr 100 unchanged

24hr 100 unchanged

Chemical Resistance (Acid) of HILTEX ALF(A/S=72/28)

＜Strong Acid (Room Temperature)＞

Strength Retention vs Strong Acid

Soak ALF in 10% solution for 24hrs

100

80
Strength Retention (%)

60

40

20

0
HCI H2SO4 HNO3 H3PO4

Strong Acid (After exposed at 800℃×10min)＞

Strength Retention vs Strong Acid
Soak ALF 300ºC x 10 min

100
Strength Retention (%)

80

60

40

20

0
HCI H2SO4 HNO3 H3PO4

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 Chemical resistance (Alkali) of HILTEX ALF(A/S=72/28)

1. Alkali(Room temperature)

Strength Retention vs Alkali

SOAK ALF in solutions of 10% for 24hrs

100

80
Strength Retention (%)

60

40

20

NaOH KOH NH4OH

2. Alkali (After exposed at 800℃×10min)＞

Strength Retention vs Alkali

After exposed at 800°C x 10min

100
Strength Retention (%)

80

60

40

20

NaOH KOH NH4OH

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Electrical properties of HILTEX ALF

1. Sample(Woven fabric)
Thread count
Chemical　composition (%) Weight Thickness
per inch
Type name Weave
(g/m2) (mm)
Al2O3 SiO2 Warp Fill

0.35
3025-T Twill 72 28 30 25 440
(0.55)

(): Measured by ASTM method

2. Result
Dielectric breakdown
Volume resistivity Dielectric Dielectric
Temperature(℃） voltage
(Ωcm) constant loss tangent
(KV/mm)

Room temperature 3.60×1014 1.635 0.00202 3.3

100 2.58×1015 1.669 0.00407 ―

200 1.51×1013 1.800 0.02004 2.8

600 3.50×109 ― ― 1.9

1,000 9.05×108 ― ― 1.5

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 The electric non-conductance of HILTEX ALF at high temperature

1. Sample(Woven fabric)
Thread count
Yarn type per inch Weight Thickness
Type name Weave
(g/1,000m) (g/m2) (mm)
Warp Fill
0.35
3025-T Twill 200 30 25 440
(0.55)
(): Measured by ASTM method.

2. The measuring method

The following data is measured in accordance with “JIS K 6911”.

3. Result

The electric resistance at High temperature

1.0.E+16
Volume erectric resistance ratio (Ωcm)

1.0.E+14

1.0.E+12

1.0.E+10

1.0.E+08

1.0.E+06

1.0.E+04

1.0.E+02

1.0.E+00
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Temperature (°C)

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Health & Safety Bulletin
HILTEX ALF

Introduction
HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers are refractory alumina-silica fibers with diameters 7-10 microns.
They are produced in continuous lengths.
HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers are coated with organic sizing which help to textile processing.
HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers does not indicate significant health risks under most condition of use.
Under certain conditions, however, HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers may cause health effects if not handled
property. The following information is available in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Fiber and Dust Inhalation

Although HILTEX ALF is classified as ceramic fibers, they are manufactured in continuous lengths and
have diameters (7-10microns) which are not considered to be respirable by humans. Since they are
not considered to be respirable, inhalation exposure to HILTEX ALF fibers is not expected to pose a
carcinogenic risk to humans. They may, however, cause mechanical irritation of the nose and throat.

In certain operations, HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers may break to form a dust, particularly if the sizing has
been removed or the fibers have been exposed to high temperatures.

There is currently no specific OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit(PEL) or ACGIH Threshold Limit
Value(TLV) for refractory ceramic fibers. The Refractory Ceramic Fiber Coalition (RCFC) has suggested
an exposure limit of 0.5 fibers/cc for those fibers <3microns in diameter. The RCFC suggested exposure
limit is an organizational number rather than a regulatory number. However, since HILTEX ALF Ceramic
fibers are non　respirable (fiber diameter of >3 microns), they are not covered by this suggested limit.
Instead, HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers are covered by the OSHAPELs for “particulates not otherwise
regulated” of 15mg/m3 as total particulate and 5mg/m3 as respirable particulate. In addition , these
fibers are covered by the ACGIH TLVs for “particulates not otherwise classified” of 10mg/m3 as
inhalable(total) particulate and 3mg/m3 as respirable particulate. Both values are 8-hour time –weighted
averages. We recommend the ACGH TLVs.
The EU directive 97/69/EC of December 5,　1997 is the European legal base for classification, packaging
and labeling of certain man-made vitreous fibers.

Laboratory studies have shown that certain man-made vitreous fibers have carcinogenic effects.
Due to the fact that HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers do not meet the critical geometric dimensions for
respirable fibers (note R in 97/96/EC).
HILTEX ALF does not have to be classified as dangerous substances according this directive.
Furthermore, HILTEX ALF ceramic fiber diameter 7-10 microns puts them outside the World Health
Organization (WHO) definition of respirable. Fibers are defined as respirable by WHO convention if
the length is greater than 5 microns and the diameter ratio greater than 3:1.
Local exhaust ventilation and/or use of NIOSH approved dust mist respirators is recommended for
operations where fibers or dust may become airborne. If nose or throat irritation occurs, move to
fresh air.

Eye and Skin Contact

HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes and skin similar to the caused
by fiberglass. Safety glasses or goggles, gloves and long sleeved clothing with tight fitting cuffs are
recommended to minimize eye and skin contact. Contaminated clothing should be laundered each day.

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If eye irritation occurs, flush eyes with water. If skin irritation occurs, wash the affected area with soap
and water and change to fresh clothing.

Heat Cleaning / Treatment

HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers are coated with organic sizing which are removed at high temperature.
HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers generates thermal decomposition products which may be hazardous if
inhaled at concentrations exceeding their recommended exposure limits. Carbon monoxide is the
predominant decomposition product. Trace amount of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen cyanide may
also be generated. By controlling carbon monoxide concentrations to the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value
of 25 ppm(8hr TWA), other decomposition products should also be adequately controlled. Control of
carbon monoxide levels may be most effectively achieved through the use of exhaust ventilation, for
example an exhaust enclosure or hood.
The ventilation system should provide a minimum capture velocity of 150ft/min(45.72m/min) and
should not be subject to disturbances produced by cross drafts.

After Service Considerations

Analyses of HILTEX ALF Ceramic Fibers, either as manufactured or after use, has shown that neither
free silica nor the cristobarite from of silica is present. The silica in the fibers is present in a stable mixture
of alumina and silica.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Manufacturers Name Hiltex Semi Products

Add: Handelsweg 37 1525 RG West Knollendam
phone 31-75-687-1090
fax 31-75-687-7132
Issue Date: March, 2002
Supersedes Date: August, 2002

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION

Tradename: ‘HILTEX ALF’ CONTINUOUS ALUMINASILICATE FIBER

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient name and classification CAS number Percentage
ALUMINASILICATE FIBERS 1327-36-2 97.0-99.5
ORGANIC SIZING -------- 0.5-3.0

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICTION
Critical hazards Not applicable

4. EMERGENCY MEASURES
Eyes Wash with water until foreign matter is removed, but do not rub the eyes.
Skin Wash with cold water or with lukewarm water.
Thereafter, wash with soap. Consult with medical doctor, if ache or irritation remains.
Inhalation If signs or symptom occur, remove person to fresh air. If not breathing,
get immediate medical attention.

5. IN CASE OF FIRE MEASURES

ALUMINASILICATE FIBERS Not applicable. Not combustible.
ORGANIC SIZING Small amount of smoke and carbon monoxide, and trace
amount of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen cynide.
And the other substances are produced upon initial heating.
These decomposition products are not expected to exceed
exposure limits during recommended use procedures.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

• Personal Precautions:
Refer to other sections of this Material Safety Date Sheet for information regarding physical and
health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.
• Method for Cleaning up:
Sweep carefully and collect the dust. Take due care prevent a spreading or dust.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precaution for Safe Handling
• To prevent the dispersal of ALUMINASILICATE FIBER dust, countermeasures should be enforced,
such as setting up an exhaust facility at points of operation within the plant.
• Respirator should be worn at places where it may be impractical to try to prevent the spread of
ceramic fiber dust.

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 • If necessary, protective eyeglasses and gloves should be worn.
• ALUMINASILICATE FIBER dust, which has become attached to the work clothes, should be
removed carefully by using a vacuum cleaner or adhesive tape without leading to a dispersal
of dust.
• Gargle and wash the hands after work
Precautions for Safe Storage
• Keep container dry
Fire Prevention
• Not applicable

8. EXPOSURE PREVENTION MEASURES

• Regulatory Concentration
Mass Concentration: 2.9mg/m3 (zero content of free-silica is applied)
(inhaled dust) Fiber concentration is not fixed.
Referential Standard*: Fiber Concentration Standard: length>5micron,
Dia.<3micron, Aspect ratio>3
Exposure Concentration: 1 fiber/cm3 (TWA)
*U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration Standard(OSHA) (1992)

• Protection
Respirator: It is necessary to wear the respirator when it is anticipated that dust
concentration in the work environment will exceed the standard.
The respirator with filter exchangeable is to be used. There are various
approved respirators available on the market, but the type that is most
fit for the work environment, with a tight fit to the face and a good
filter should be chosen.
Eyeglasses: Goggles and eyeglasses with a side shield should be used.
Gloves/Work Clothes: Gloves should be worn. Work clothes should be long sleeve. The clothes
should be suited to work activity. There should be no skin exposure.

9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White and Fiber
Boiling point not applicable
Melting Point <1800 degree
Auto　flammability not applicable
Average Fiber Diameter 7-10 microns
True Specific Gravity 2.5-3.5 (Water=1)
Water Solubility Non soluble in water and organic solvents

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Has stability, no reactivity

11. HARMFULNESS INFORMATION

(1) Acute effect
Eye contact: Physical irritation.
Skin contact: Itchiness, red spots of temporary nature, but not chronic.
(2) Chronic effect
Dust created during production contains inhalable fiber which, if inhaled over a long period of
time, harbors a risk of bringing about respiratory disorders. Currently, however, we know of

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 no reports that such disorders have occurred for the above reason during the handling of
ceramic fiber.
(3) Carcinogenic
HILTEX ALUMINASILICATE FIBERS are considered to be non-respirable and, therefore, unlikely
to pose a cancer risk.
Respirable fibers are defined by the World Health Organization as having lengths greater than
5 microns, diameter is less than 3 microns and aspect ratios are greater than 3:1. HILTEX ALF
has diameters 7-10 microns and has continuous in length.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not soluble in water so there is no effect on water organisms.

13. WASTE DISPOSAL

To prevent HILTEX ALUMINASILICATE FIBER dust becoming airborne in the periphery, place the
dust in a bag of plastic having a minimum thickness of 0.05mm. Comply with local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

HILTEX ALUMINASILICATE FIBER poses no problem during transport, but due care must be taken
to prevent any possible dispersal of material due to damage on packages.

15. APPLICATION OF LAWS/REGULATIONS

ALUMINASILICATE FIBER is classified as a “mineral” under the “Regulation for Prevention of Dust
Impediments” (Dust Regulation).
It is not governed by “Special Chemical Materials Impediment Prevention Regulation (Spechem
Reg.); but in case of such operations as the following, the aforementioned “will be applicable:

1. Operations in places where materials are cut, whittled and finished.(see Dust Reg. Chart 1-6)
2. Operations in places where materials are machine-pulverized and sieved.
(see Dust Reg. Chart 1-8)
3. Operations where furnaces are constructed or repaired with the use of refractories, and where
ovens or furnaces that use refractories are dismantled or destroyed.(see Dust Reg. Chart 1-19)

It is recommended that the “Guideline for Work and Safety for Glass Fibers and Rock Wool
(Ministry of Labor Notification 1 of Jan. 1 .1993) be applied where the necessary arises.

16. OTHER INFORMATIONS

We believe the information on this data sheet is correct to the best of our current knowledge.
However, no warranty is made with respect to its completeness.
The data in Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and
does not relate to use in combination with any other material.

This Material Safety Data Sheet is followed by Data Sheets, prepared by

Environmental Committee of RCF Assn .On 5. Jul. 1995

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Corus Research, Development & Technology IJmuiden, 9 oktober 2009
Ceramics Research Centre Koolwijk
Microstructure,Crystallography,Thermal Analysis

MCT rapportnr.: N0712 Aan: Siebring
In opdracht van: CRDT PRC CRC RAD Tk: vdLaan
Kostenplaats: 827911 Andersen
Kosten in uren: 4

Fibre research: Hiltex Technische Weefsels, ALF 3025-D.

1. Scope.

In order to determine the security safety recommendations in respect to usage of mineral materials
we have tested these materials on users safety. The supplied samples have been tested to avoid
particles The scope of the test is structure, diameter, diameter/length ratio and chemical composition.
The offered Hiltex ALF 3025-D is a non respirable mullite type product. The question is whether the
product changes after heat exposure (crystal form) or creating a problem for splitting in length direction.
In order to determine these figures we have tested ALF 3025-D for 24 hours at a temperature of 1400
ºC, after this exposure a part of the tested sample has been transformed into dust.

2. Sample information.

Sample VZL N0712-1; ALF 3025-D 70/30 supplied by Hiltex
Sample VZL N0712-2; ALF 3025-D 80/20 supplied by Hiltex

3. Results.

Sample VZL N0706-1; ALF 3025-D, The fabric consist out of Ceramic fabric, type mullite and Corund
(no Crystalline silica found). The fibres are crystalline , the chemical composition is in Table 1.
The sample does not contain fibres of a diameter < 3μm or a length > 5μm (NON respirable fibres).
It is a ceramic yarn with a diameter between. 6 – 8 µm.

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 Table 1: Chemical composition ALF 3025-D (weight¬.%).

Monster Na2O MgO SiO2 Al2O3 CaO TiO2 FeO type

AFL 3025-D 28 72 mullite
AFL 3025-D 20 80 corund

Sample VZL N0706-2; ALF 3025-D, the dust is ceramic fibres, from a non splitting type, a example
is on pictures 1 en 2. The specimen does not contain fibres of a diameter < 3μm or a length > 5μm (non
respirable fibres). What has been found is a non splitting fibre with a diameter of 6 – 8 µm.

Picture 1: broken fibres of ALF 3025-D Picture 2: detail fibre, broken after exposure

Crystaline ALF 3025-D of Hiltex after exposure at 1400 °C , containst non splitting non respirable
ceramic fibres.

3. Conclusions

* Sample VZL N0712-1/2.

* Crystaline.
* non respirable fibre.
* non splitting ceramic fibre.
* Coruscode B1B1

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