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local regulatory agency.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Canada Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – Classified as Class
D2
– Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) -
ll substances in this product are listed, as
required, on the Domestic Substance List (DSL)
Europe Integration of RCF into ANNEX XV of the REACH Regulation
RCF is classified under the CLP (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures)
regulation as a category 1B carcinogen. On January 13, 2010 the European Chemicals Agency
(ECHA) updated the candidate list for authorization (
nnex XV of the REACH regulation) and added
14 new substances in this list including aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibers.
s a consequence, EU (European Union) or EEA (European Economic Area) suppliers of articles
which contain aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibers in a concentration abov
0.1% (
/
) have to
provide sufficient information, available to them, to their customers or upon requests to a consumer
within 45 days of the receipt of the request. This information must ensure safe use of the article, and
as minimum contains the name of the substance.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Product Stewardship Program
Unifrax I LLC has established a program to provide customers with up-to-date information regarding the proper use
and handling of refractory ceramic fiber. In addition, Unifrax has also established a program to monitor airborne fiber
concentrations at customer facilities. If you would like more information about this program, please call the Product
Stewardship Information Hotline at 1-800-322-2293.
In 2002, OSHA endorsed a five year voluntary product stewardship program called PSP 2002. On May 23, 2007,
HTIW Coalition's predecessor, RCFC, and its member companies renewed this voluntary product stewardship
agreement with OSHA. On April 16, 2012, HTIW Coalition renewed this agreement.
This new five year program, called PSP 2012, continues and builds upon the earlier programs. PSP 2012 is a highly
acclaimed, multifaceted strategic risk management initiative designed specifically to reduce workplace exposures to
refractory ceramic fiber (RCF). For more information regarding PSP 2012, please visit http
://www.htiwcoalition.org
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Hazard Rating
HMIS Health 1* (* denotes potential for chronic effects)
HMIS Flammability 0
HMIS Reactivity 0
HMIS Personal Protective Equipment X (To be determined by user)
Additional Information on After Service Material
s produced, all RCF fibers are vitreous (glassy) materials which do not contain crystalline silica. Continued
exposure to elevated temperatures may cause these fibers to devitrify (become crystalline). The first crystalline
formation (mullite) begins to occur at approximately 985° C (1805° F). Crystalline phase silica may begin to form at
approximately 1100° C (2012° F). When the glass RCF fibers devitrify, they form a mixed mineral crystalline silica
containing dust. The crystalline silica is trapped in grain boundaries within a matrix predominately consisting of
mullite. The occurrence and extent of crystalline phase formation is dependent on the duration and temperature of
exposure, fiber chemistry and/or the presence of fluxing agents or furnace contaminants. The presence of crystalline
phases can be confirmed only through laboratory analysis of the "hot face" fiber.
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