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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ROCKWOOL PRODUCTS
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURER
Brand : QMF Rockwool Products
Recommended Use : Thermal and Acoustic Insulation, fire protection
Generic Name : Stone wool/Rockwool
Manufacture : M/s QATAR MINERAL FIBERS
Address : Factory.339, Street 7, sector 81,
New Industrial Area, DOHA,
QATAR
Telephone : +974 44410026
E-Mail : info@[Link]
Web site : [Link]
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Non-Hazardous – Non-Dangerous Substance
Rockwool may cause temporary irritation to skin.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name : Proportion:
Fiberized Bio soluble Minerals : 95%
Heat cured resin : <5%
Mineral oil (Solvent refined) : <2%
Other properties: The fibers and particles are amorphous (non-crystalline). The resin and
Solvent refined mineral oils bind the fibers and particles together and minimize the
release of dusts. The heat-cured resin is stable and will remain intact for the life of the
product under normal atmospheric conditions.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed: Rinse the lips and mouth with water, give water to drink, and seek medical
Attention.
Eye: Flush with copious amounts of water. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin: Sluice with water and, if itching persists, seek medical attention.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards: Non-flammable at recommended service temperature. No fire or
Explosion hazard exists.
Extinguishing Media: Use water-fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If product is torn or loose, reseal and minimize fiber release. Personnel directly involved
in clean up should wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye irritation. Clean
area so as to avoid dispersion of any irritant fibers using wet sweep methods or approved
Micro-filter equipped vacuum cleaner. Reuse where possible or place in a sealable plastic
bag for disposal.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Handling, installing or removing the product may result in some dust and
airborne fiber; minimize eye or skin contact and inhalation during handling, installation
and removal. Observe good personal hygiene including washing hands before eating.
Remove protective equipment before entering eating areas. Rockwool products, once
installed, do not release dust or fibers, and does not cause any health effects.
Storage: Store in sealed container in cool, dry area, removed from foodstuffs. Ensure
packages are adequately labeled, protected from physical damage, and sealed when not in
use. Avoid packaging being stored under UV light (direct sunlight) for long periods.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eyes and Face: Wear safety glasses with side shields and a face shield.
Protective Clothing: Long sleeve, Loose-fitting clothing is recommended while using
this product.
Skin: Rubber gloves are recommended while handling this product.
Personal Hygiene: Washing of exposed skin with soap and water at the end of a shift or
as required is recommend
During most applications and installation of this product proper ventilation will be
required in dusty, or in confined spaces, local exhaust ventilation should be considered.
Work areas should be cleaned regularly and vacuuming or wet sweeping is
recommended.
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SECTION 9: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: No reported incompatibilities, however resin binders may be
attacked by acidic, alkaline or solvent based substances. The cured resin is stable and will
remain intact for the life of the product under normal atmospheric conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: None known
Conditions to avoid Reactivity: None
Hazardous Decomposition products: None known
SECTION 10: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
10.1 Appearance: Solid, slight yellowish, some products have an aluminum foil, Kraft paper
laminate, BFG and Metal mesh facing
10.2 Odor: No appreciate odor.
10.3 Odor threshold: N.A.
10.4 pH (a 1000g/H2O, 25 ⁰C)
10.5 Initial boiling point: N.A.
10.6 Boiling Range: N.A.
10.7 Melting point: Above 1000 ⁰C.
10.8 Flash point: N.A.
10.9 Evaporation rate: N.A.
10.10 Flammability: N.A.
10.11 Auto flammability: Inflammable.
10.12 Explosive properties: No unusual fire and explosion hazards.
However, paper and foil facings of some products can burn. Special care should be
taken, when working close to facings with any type of open flame.
10.13 Product density: 40-180 kg/m3
10.14 Vapor Density: N.A.
10.15 Vapor pressure: N.A.
10.16 Oxidizing properties: N.A.
10.17 Solubility: N.A.
10.18 Partition coefficient: N.A.
10.19 Auto-Ignition temperature: N.A.
10.20 Decomposition temperature: N.A.
10.21 Percentage Volatile: Not applicable
10.22 Volatile Organic compound: N.A.
9.21 Other data: N.A.
(N.A. = Not Applicable)
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects: Products designed for high temperature applications may release gases
CO2, formaldehyde, amines from the resin bonding which are irritating to the eyes, nose
and throat during initial heat-up. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use air-supplied
respirators during the first heat-up cycle.
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions of use, but would result in irritation of the
lips, mouth and stomach.
Eye: May cause eye discomfort resulting in watering and redness.
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Skin: Irritate the skin resulting in itching and occasionally a red rash. The rash is not
allergic and usually disappears quickly.
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Inhaled: The dust may cause discomfort of the nose, throat and respiratory tract,
especially in those suffering from upper respiratory or chest complaints such as hay fever
asthma or bronchitis.
Chronic: Rockwool is Bio-soluble. Bio-soluble means that any fibers inhaled into the
lungs dissolve in body fluids and are then cleared from the lungs.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco toxicity: Neither the raw materials used nor the finished product contain any ozone
depleting chemicals. This product is not classified as a hazardous air pollutant. Rock
wool is bio-soluble and in most ecosystems it would be expected to solubilize over a
period of weeks to months. Binder-coated rock wool is hydrophobic, and no adverse
environmental effects would be expected if accidentally released in the water or soil.
Stable product and no adverse environmental effect.
Place in sealed, appropriately labeled plastic bags and dispose of in accordance with local
Authority guidelines. Clean area with micro equipped vacuum or wet sweep. Any waste
material should be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance with local authority
guidelines.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Place in sealed, appropriately labeled plastic bags and dispose of in accordance with local
Authority guidelines. Clean area with micro equipped vacuum or wet sweep. Any waste
material should be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance with local authority
guidelines.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
No special Transportation Precautions
Subsidiary Risk : None allocated
Packaging Group : None allocated
The information contained herein is based upon data considered to be accurate. However
no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data, the results to be
obtained from the use thereof or that any such use will not infringe upon any patent. This
information is furnished as a guide only and upon the condition that the person receiving
it shall make tests to determine the accuracy and suitability for his or her own purpose.
The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct as of
The date issued. Highly skilled, Technical and R&D department check the Information
provided in this Material safety data sheet. User should consider these data only as a
supplement to other information.
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