MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS Basalt Fibers Date of Issue: Feb. 8th, 2014

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SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Identity of the Product: Basalt fiber products--Rovings, yarns, woven & nonwoven, fabrics,
fiber mats, meshes
Supplier: Allendale Fibertech Corporation
2275 Bluff Road
Allendale, SC 29810
Emergency Phone: (843) 708-8444
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Date of last revision: Feb. 8 , 2014

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SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
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Risks: N/A
Identification of the hazard: No likely hazard. Continuous exposure can be a mechanical irritant
to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Health hazards:
Short term hazard: There is no known long term effect from contact with this product.
Environmental hazards: N/A

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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
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Composition/ Chemical Description: Continuous Basalt Mineral Fibers with diameters larger than
5.5 microns. Made from molten Basalt Rock. No more than 5%
chemical sizing agents added to facilitate handling.
Appearance solid
Color bronze-brown
Odor very limited
Safety Related Data value unit method
Boiling point N/A degr. C N/A
Melting point 1450+-150 degr. C -
Vitrification point 1050+-100 degr. C -
Decomposition point N/A degr. C N/A
Inflammation point non-combustible
Self inflammation not self-inflaming
Explosion limits N/A
Specific gravity 2.7 g/mc(3) 20 degr. C
Solubility in water insoluble 20 degr. C
pH 6 20 degr. C, 100g/l
Vapor pressure N/A mm Hg (air =1)
Evaporation rate N/A (n-butyl acetate =1)

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SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Fire Fighting Procedure

Suitable extinguishing media: N/A. Product will not support combustion
Hazardous decomposition: None Known
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SECTION 5: : REACTIVITY
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Accidental Material Release or Spillage See section 8
Personal protective equipment: Do not allow Basalt fiber dust to spread, avoid
Environmental protection: conditions that allow generation of dust.
Cleaning: Vacuum clean dust with unit with suitable filtration
such that it does not vent dust. Use dust suppressant
when sweeping is required.
Stability and Reactivity: Stable
Materials to avoid: None known
Hazardous decomposition or by-products None known
Hazardous polymerization Products: Will not occur

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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Routs of Entry: Inhalation of dust
Health Hazards (Acute) dust may irritate eyes or skin
Carcigonecity: Is not known to be carcinogenic
Toxicology Basalt mineral fibers produced with bushing technology have controlled
diameters exceeding 5 mcm. The fibers do not split longitudinally. If
machining or other mechanical processes produce a respirable faction of
5 mg/m(3), then the OSHA standard for nuisance dust is triggered.

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SECTION 7: EMERGENCY FIRST AID
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Emergency & First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: Not likely to be inhaled, unless the material is in dust form. No
specific treatment is necessary. For dust inhalation.
Skin contact: Wash well with soap and running, warm water.
Eye contact: Flush immediately with soap and large volumes of warm water. If problems
develop, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: ingestion is extremely unlikely. If ingested, seek medical attention.
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SECTION 8: EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
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Exposure, limits & Personal Protective Equipment
Fibrous Basalt (Fibrous Basalt dust),
CAS No. 65997-17-3 OSHA PEL ACGIV TLV
Basalt fiber continuous filament (8 h TWA) (8h TWA)
5 mg/m(3) 5 mg/m(3)
(respirable dust) 1 fiber/ cm(3)
15 mg/m(3)
(total dust)
1 fiber/ cm(3) approved respirator and local
(proposed) exhaust for the processing
machines
Size (mcm) N/A N/A

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 Personal protective clothing & equipment
Respiratory protection: When mechanical processing produces dust levels
exceeding recommended levels, use an approved
d regulator and use suitable local exhaust devices.
Protective gloves:
Eye protection: Fiber-proof gloves are recommended
Body protection: Use suitable safety glasses.
Use clothing that suitably covers body.

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SECTION 11: PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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Wast Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Handling: Material is non-hazardous, use proper material handling equipment
Storage: Store in dry environment
Ecology: Only natural Basalt rock with no additives is used in producing Basalt
continuous filaments.
Transportation: ADR/ VLG: N/A
IMCO: N/A
IATA: N/A
Transportation of goods is non-hazardous, and should be done in
accordance with above regulations.
Weather protection of packaged goods is recommended.
Regulatory Information: EC regulations require:
Adherence to common precautions and local regulations for handling of chemicals.
There are no current requirements for labelling under the method of the “General
Classification Guidelines for Compositions in the EC”, current editions at time of
production.

The information presented herein is believed to be factual as it has been derived from the works and opinions of persons believed to be
qualified experts; however, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty of representation for which Allendale Fibertech
Corporation bear legal responsibility. The user should review recommendations in the specific context of the intended use to determine
whether they are appropriate.

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