31 ANAMET HEAT PROTECTION PRODUCTS INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY DATA Hipro- Thermo- and Silica instruction: The heatprotection products of Anamet Europe BV can be easily cut with a pair of scissors or a craft knife. Please note however the under mentioned safety regulations. Safety and health precautions for handeling Hipro- and Thermo products Details towards risk of cancer: The fact that E-Glass fi bres are a non-cancer risk are, independently from each other, stated by various offi cial authorities. The WHO (World Health Organisation) has, through its International Cancer Investigation Centre (CIRC), in addition to the congress in June 1987, checked all relevant laboratory tests on animals with refl ection to glass fi bres analysis. The results are that Glass fi bres are judged as a non-risk in relation to cancer. They belong to the group MMF (Man made Mineral Fibres). The European commission has, in Norm 97/69/EC, included that Glass fi bres are a non-risk element and for this reason do not need any classifi cation or labelling. Risk Substances: E-Glass fi bre: CAS-Nr.: 65977-17-3, R-Type not applicable, mass quantity 98,5 - 99 %. Coating: Non-subscribed, R-Type not applicable, mass quantity 1,5 - 1,0 %. First aid method: Description fi rst aid method: Cleaning activities in order to remove fi bres from respiration, skin and mucous membrane. After inhalation: Forcing coughing by using slime developing or stimulating damp (like water damp inhalation). After skin contact: Cleaning the skin by using water and soap. After eye contact: Large fi bres by mechanical cleaning. Small fi bres by fl ushing water from the nose to the eye corner. After eating: Meaningless. Instruction for fi rst aid or medical assistance: No specifi c medical treatment is needed. Instructions for fi re fi ghting: The burning gasses from glass fi bres are in basic; Carbon Dioxide and water damp. It is however possible that small amounts of Carbon Monoxide and other substances will occur. In case of large fi res the use of protection equipment is needed. For the Hipro products there are no additional safety precautions needed in addition to the Thermo products. The difference between these product groups is the silicone cover. Silicone can be classifi ed as not dangerous. In case of E-Glass fi bre, precautions under certain circumstances might be needed. Personal safety: Breath safety: In situations where large quantities of fi bre dust occur, it is advised to wear at least an European commission approved FP1 or FP2 dusk mask. We recommend using types like 3M8710 or 33M9900 or similar, being approved by the American National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Eye protection: Safety glasses or mask. Hand protection: Safety hand gloves. Body protection: Using long sleeved clothes (shirt and trousers) in order to avoid irritation. Persons with a sensible skin are recommended to protect free falling skin areas with a protective crème. Instruction for labour hygiene: The regulation as stated in TRGS 521 - glass fi bre dust – as published on November 1997, Nr. 5, general statement, for fi bres with a diameter larger than 3 mμ which will occur during handling or machining a product, should be followed up accordingly. Toxicologic instructions: Local effects: Short term itch possible. The itch is from mechanical art and short term, they can be applicable for skin, eyes and the upper respiration. The infl uence will however decrease by leaving the production area. Classifi cation according Norm 67/548/EEC is not needed as glass fi laments are according Norm 97/69/EC not classifi ed as being itchy (Class Xi). Irritation: Very seldom allergic reactions. The statement of allergies is given in general. In order to avoid any risk we advise to handle the products in a moist environment. Risk of cancer: The high quality E-glassfi bers used in the Hipro- and Thermo-products are having a diameter of more than 3 micron (typical diameter of 9 micron average) and are therefore classifi ed as non-respirable!! This means that these fi bers do not penetrate in the lower lungs. Respirable fi bers are defi ned as “.. fi bers with a length of more than 5 micron, with a diameter smaller than 3 micron and a length/diameter ratio of more than 3/1 …” (defi nition according to the World Health Organization).
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