HEALTH AND SAFETY CERAMIC PAPER

ath Potters' Supplies

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification of the preparation/Supplier reference
Trade Name Superwool 607 MAX Paper
Chemical name Calcium-Magnesium-Silicate (CMS) paper
Synonyms Ceramic Fibre Paper
Supplier Bath Potters' Supplies, Unit 18, Westfield Trading Estate, Radstock,, Nr Bath. BA3 4XE
Emergency numbers Telephone: 01761 411077
Fax: 01761 414115
Internet: cosh@bathpotters.demon.co.uk

2. Composition
This product is a paper made of acrylic bonded high temperature insulation wool.
Component CAS EINECS % of composition
High temperature insulation wool N.A. N.A. 90-95
Acrylic binder N.A. N.A. 5-15.
Typical composition of the high temperature insulation wool is as follows :
SiO2 60-70%,
Alkali earth oxides (Ca,Mg) 25-40 %.
This product is made of minerals, none of which is radioactive under the terms of European Directive
Euratom 96/29.

3. Health Hazard Identification
Inhalation May cause mild mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract,
Ingestion The product has some solubility in body fluids and is of low toxicity.
Eyes May cause physical irritation and inflammation.
Skin The product is classed as a minor irritant, but as with any mildly abrasive substance it may cause
minor irritation and/or sensitisation.

4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air, loosen tight clothing and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water (provided patient is conscious). Seek medical
advice if irritation persists, or if ingestion was particularly large.
Eyes Irrigate immediately with copious amounts of water for 15 minuets, paying particular attention
to under the eyelid. Seek medical attention is irritation persist.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention

5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media Suitable for surrounding fire conditions. The product is not explosive or combustible.
Standard fire fighting techniques only are required, i.e. water, sand, carbon dioxide,
chemical foam extinguishers etc.
Special Exposure hazard None
Protective equipment None other than required for surrounding fire conditions

6. Accidental Release Measures
Leaks & Spills Remove dry materials either by a vacuum cleaner fitted with an efficient particulate filter
or by damping down and scooping in to a receptacle. Avoid clean up procedures that
could result in water pollution.
Protective equipment Respiratory protective equipment.


7. Handling & Storage
Handling Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where the material is used. Avoid creating dust by vigorous
handling. Wash thoroughly after handling the material. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended
to comply with occupational exposure limits (refer to Guidance Note EH40 -latest edition)
Storage Store in a sealed container in normal dry conditions.

8. Exposure Control/Personal protective Equipment
Engineering controls Adequate ventilation should be provided so that Occupational Exposure Limits are not
exceeded. Local Exhaust Ventilation is normally recommended
Personal protective Where LEV is not practicable and exposure is likely to be excessive, approved
equipment respiratory protection to CEN standards prEN 140, 141, 143 or 149 should be worn.
Protective gloves and overalls are recommended for prolonged contact.

9. Physical & Chemical properties
Appearance & Odour White/tan paper
Flash point (ºC) Not applicable
Flammability Not applicable
Explosive properties Non-explosive
Oxidising properties None
Specific gravity Not applicable
pH value Not applicable
Melting point (ºC) >1400

10. Stability & Reactivity
Upon heating above 900°C for sustained periods, this amorphous material
Chemical stability begins to transform to mixtures of crystalline phases. For further information
please refer to section 16.
Conditions/materials to avoid During first heating, oxidation products from the organic binder might be
emitted in a temperature range from 180°C to 600°C. It is recommended to
ventilate the room until gases and fumes have disappeared. Avoid exposure
to high concentrations of gas or fumes.
Hazardous decomposition products None known
Hazardous polymerisation products None known

11. Toxicology Information
Acute toxicology None None known
Health effects Excessive exposure to the dusty residue, may cause symptoms of chronic lung disease. ing ethods devised by the European

CMS wools have been tested for their biopersistence
Union. The biopersistence values measured exonerate CMS wools from carcinogen
classification under the criteria listed in nota Q of Directive 97/69/EC.
Subchronic inhalation studies on rats with CMS wools at high concentration (150 f>20 µm/ml)
for 90 days with follow up to one year showed neither sustained inflammation nor cell
proliferation. All parameters studied returned rapidly to baseline levels on cessation of
exposure. In a lifetime carcinogenicity test, rats were exposed by inhalation for two years (5
days a week, 6 hours a day) to CMS wool at 200 WHO f/ml. There was neither fibrosis nor
carcinogenic response.
After service, CMS wools can contain various crystalline phases including some forms of
silica (See section 16). CMS samples kept at 1000°C for two weeks were not cytotoxic to
macrophage-like cells at concentration up to 320 µg/cm² . In the same test, samples of pure
crystalline quartz were significantly active at 20 µg/cm²

12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity No adverse effects of this material on the environment are anticipated.
Persistence The product is slightly insoluble in water and is not expected to present a hazard.