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Slag Wool Fiber: Large morbidity and mortality studies of both European and North American

mineral wool manufacturing workers have been conducted. These studies have found no

significant association of non-malignant (i.e. fibrosis) or malignant (i.e., lung cancer or

mesothelioma) lung disease and exposures to slag wool fibers and have not established a causal

relationship between exposure and non-malignant or malignant diseases.

In 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) assigned slag wool fiber to the

Group 3 category [“not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans”].

The synthetic mineral fiber used in this product is exonerated from classification as a carcinogen in

accordance with Note Q in the EU Commission Directive 97/69/EC.

Titanium dioxide: Raw materials and/or coatings in this product contain small amounts of titanium

dioxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that titanium

dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) based on inadequate evidence in humans

and sufficient evidence in experimental animals. This conclusion relates to long-term inhalation

exposure to high concentrations of pigmentary (powdered) or ultrafine titanium dioxide. However,

no significant exposure to primary particles of titanium dioxide is thought to occur during the use of

products in which titanium dioxide is bound to other materials, such as in paints. The available

human studies do not suggest an association between occupational exposure to titanium dioxide

and risk for cancer (1). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

has designated this chemical as not classifiable as a human carcinogen (A4). The US National

Toxicology Program (NTP) has not listed this chemical in its report on carcinogens.

VOC Emissions: USG certifies the products listed in Section 1 of this SDS as Low-Emitting,

defined as below the emissions of the concentration for each individual volatile organic chemical of

concern (VOC) as specified in the Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile

Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers

Version 1.1 [CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.1 (February 2010); aka, chamber testing portion of

CA Section 01350] and ASTM Guide D5116-06.

NFPA Ratings:

Health: 1

Flammability: 0

Physical hazard: 0

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe

HMIS® ratings

Health: 0

Flammability: 0

Physical hazard: 0

NFPA ratings

References

1.) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Volume 93: Carbon Black, Titanium

Dioxide, and Talc; (5. Summary of data reported). IARC, 2010. Available at:

<http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol93/mono93.pdf>

2.) North American Insulation Manufacturer's Association (NAIMA). Working Smart with Fiber

Glass, Rock Wool and Slag Wool Products. NAIMA, 2007. Available at:

<http://www.naima.org/publications/N059.PDF>

Disclaimer

This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be correct. This

information should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard

workers and the environment.

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