MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS): CHICO X FIBER

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

COMMON NAME: Chico X Fiber/Chico X4/Chico X6/Chico X7

CHEMICAL NAME: Vitreous fiber from slag and/or basalt (mixture)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Mineral fiber

FORMULA: Not defined

CAS #: Mixture

DISTRIBUTOR Cooper Industries/Crouse-Hinds LLC

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4999

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: Syracuse, NY 13221-4999

INFORMATION TELEPHONE: (315) 477-7000 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION

PERCENTAGE
COMPOUND RANGE OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
Mineral Wool Fiber 95 – 99% Not established 1 fiber/cc (respirable fibers*)
(Slag wool fiber)
CAS No.: 65997-17-3
RTECS: No data

Mineral Oil Less than 5% 5 mg/m3 (as oil mist) 5 mg/m3 ** (as oil mist)
CAS No.: 8012-95-1 10 mg/m3 (STEL) (as oil mist)
RTECS: XH7480000
0.2 mg/m3 (as mineral oil)
(2005 Notice of Intended Change)

* Respirable fibers greater than 5 micrometers (µm) in length and having an aspect ration greater than or equal to 3:1, as
determined by the membrane filter method at 400 – 450 times magnification (4-millimeter [mm] objective) using phase contrast
illumination.

** As sampled by a method that does not collect vapor.

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

May cause eye irritation.

May cause skin irritation.
May cause upper respiratory irritation with coughing, sneezing, and nasal irritation.
Repeated fiber inhalation over time may increase the risk of developing lung cancer.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYE: Dusts may cause general eye irritation. Fibers may cause irritation and scratch the outer surface of the eye.

SKIN: Dusts may cause general skin irritation. Fibers may cause mechanical irritation and itching. Fibers may penetrate
the skin.

INGESTION: Relatively non-toxic. No known effects.

INHALATION: Inhalation of dusts and fibers may cause upper respiratory irritation with coughing, sneezing, and nasal
irritation. Repeated exposure over time may affect the lungs (see below).

CHRONIC: Repeated fiber inhalation over time may increase risk of developing lung cancer.

CARCINOGENICITY: IARC: Yes* NTP: Yes* OSHA: No*

* IARC classified glasswool and slagwool as “not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans” (Group 3). NTP classifies
ceramic fibers and glasswool as substances, which are “reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens.” Although OSHA
has not promulgated a specific standard for man-made vitreous fibers, fibers released from this product should be treated as
a possible human carcinogen for hazard communication purposes (OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 (d)(4)).

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Inhalation of dusts and fibers may aggravate pre-existing
respiratory disease (i.e., asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, etc.).

TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE: Holding eyelids away from the eyeballs, flush eyes thoroughly with lukewarm water for 15 minutes. Do not rub. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Do not rub or scratch skin. Use
cream or lotion after washing. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

INGESTION: No harmful effects are expected from ingestion of small quantities. If gastric disturbance occurs, see medical
attention.

INHALATION: If inhalation of dusts or fibers results in coughing, sneezing, or nasal irritation, remove to fresh air until
symptoms subside. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if indicated. Seek medical attention.

OTHER: Although not toxic, fibers may cause mechanical irritation of mucous membranes.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES No unusual fire hazards

FLASH POINT: Not applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable

NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:

HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Non-flammable and non-combustible. Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of
carbon.

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Firefighters should wear a NIOSH-approved, full-facepiece self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout gear.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Do not walk through or otherwise scatter spilled material. Clean dusts promptly so fibers are not dispersed. Use wet clean-
up methods (wiping, water mists, etc.) or a vacuum equipped with a filter sufficient to prevent re-circulation of fibers into the
work place. Do not use dry sweeping or compressed air to remove dusts and fibers from work and storage areas. Do not
inhale dusts. Wear protective equipment appropriate for the level of exposure. Avoid prolonged skin contact.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Periodically clean areas with wet methods where this product is used or stored to minimize dust and fiber accumulation. Do
not inhale dusts. Store in well-ventilated area in closed containers. Use dust collectors and local exhaust ventilation when
cutting or trimming with power tools. Do not use compressed air or dry sweeping to remove dust from work area. Vacuum
dusty clothing before removal. Launder work clothing separately and rinse washer after use. Avoid prolonged skin contact.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Under normal working conditions with airborne exposures below acceptable exposure
guidelines, none required. For airborne exposures above acceptable limits, wear NIOSH approved respiratory protection in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

SKIN PROTECTION: Protective gloves and long sleeved clothing or coveralls with loose fitting cuffs and collars.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or protective goggles.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation used in combination with general ventilation as necessary to control
air contaminants to at or below acceptable exposure guidelines.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Gray or off white colored fibrous material

ODOR: Slight
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1): Not available
MELTING POINT: 2100 oF
pH: Not applicable
% VOLATILE: Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS/CONDITIONS: Acids (may give off hydrogen sulfide under certain acidic conditions).
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition (above 2100 °F) may produce oxides of carbon
and smoke.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

INHALATION: No data is available for this material.

INGESTION: No data is available for this material.

SKIN AND EYE: No data is available for this material.

OTHER: No other data is available for this material.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product is not expected to have an adverse effect on the environment. Avoid exposure to environment whenever
possible.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Recycle, reclaim, and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Dispose per 40 CFR
Part 261 and 262. Never discharge directly into sewers or surface waters.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not classified as hazardous by DOT.

DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not classified as hazardous by DOT.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not classified as hazardous by DOT.
DOT SHIPPING LABEL: Not classified as hazardous by DOT.
DOT PACKING GROUP: Not classified as hazardous by DOT.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B

CANADIAN REGULATIONS: All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)
or the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

TSCA INVENTORY: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.

EPCRA - The material is not subject to Form “R” reporting.

SARA TITLE III – SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: This product does not contain ingredients subject to the
reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and
40 CFR 372.

Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA): This product does not contain ingredients
subject to the report requirements of SARA 304 (CERCLA) and 302 (EHS).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains an ingredient known to the State of California to cause cancer
(glass wool fibers).

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

KEY:

ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Cleanup, and Liabilities Act
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
DOT: Department of Transportation
EHS: Extremely Hazardous Substance
EPCRA: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Fibers/cc Fibers per cubic centimeter of sampled air
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
LEL/UEL: Lower or upper explosive limit
mg/m3: Milligrams of contaminant per cubic meter of air on a weight to volume basis
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
RTECS: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
SARA: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value (2005)
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

DISCLAIMER
The information in this MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET should be provided to all who will use, handle, store,
transport, or otherwise be exposed to this material. This information has been prepared for the guidance of plant
engineering, operations, and management, and for persons working with or handling this material. Cooper
Crouse-Hinds believes this information to be reliable and up-top-date as of the date of publication, but makes no
warranty that it is.

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