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Millboard 120WT MSDS - Unifrax

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RESPIRATORY EFFECTS<br />

None expected in the normal use of the product.<br />

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION<br />

During activities where there is the potential for dust generation, it may contain respirable crystalline silica, which<br />

has been classified by IARC (International Association for Research on Carcinogens) as a Category 1 carcinogen.<br />

The clay used to produce this product is of low acute toxicity, it is not classed as carcinogenic or genotoxic.<br />

Wollastonite is classed under IARC as group 3- there is inadequate evidence for carcinogenicity in humans.<br />

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION<br />

These products are inert materials, which remain stable overtime.<br />

No adverse effects of this material on the environment are anticipated.<br />

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Waste from these products are classed as non hazardous and may generally be disposed of at landfill, which<br />

has been licensed for this purpose. Please refer to the European list (Decision no 2000/532/CE as modified) to<br />

identify your appropriate waste number, and insure national and or regional regulation are complied with. Taking<br />

into account any possible contamination during use, expert guidance should be sought.<br />

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION<br />

Not classified as dangerous goods under relevant international transport regulations (ADR, RID, IATA, IMDG<br />

Refer Section 16 “Definitions”).<br />

Ensure that dust is not wind blown during transportation.<br />

Not Classed as Hazardous<br />

This applies for sales in the European Union<br />

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION<br />

PROTECTION OF WORKERS<br />

Shall be in accordance with several European Directives as amended and their implementations by the Member<br />

States:<br />

a) Council Directive 89/391/EEC dated 12 June 1989 “on the introduction of measures to encourage<br />

improvements in the safety and health of workers at work” (OJEC (Official Journal of the European Community)<br />

L 183 of 29 June 1989,p.1).<br />

b) Council Directive 98/24/EC dated 7 April 1997 “ on the protection of workers from the risks related to<br />

<strong>MSDS</strong> 3050E Rev 1 Page 5 of 7<br />

Last Rev 20 Sept 2008

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