URSA-CODE ver. 2 – 31/08/2017 Page 2 of 7 URSA GLASSWOOL Safety Instructions Use Sheet Eyes contact : rinse abundantly with water for at least 15 minutes Ingestion : drink plenty of water if accidentally ingested In case of any adverse reaction or continuous discomfort from any of the above exposure, seek medical professional advice. 5. Firefighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Products do not pose a fire hazard in use; however, some packaging materials or facings may be combustible. Suitable extinguishing media; water, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), and dry powder. In large fires in poorly ventilated areas or involving packaging materials respiratory protection / breathing devices may be required. Products of combustion from product and packaging - carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and some trace gases such as ammonia, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic substances. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions : in case of presence of high concentrations of dust, use the same personal protective equipment as mentioned in section 8 Environmental protection: not relevant Methods for cleaning up : vacuum cleaner or dampen down with water spray prior to brushing up 7. Handling and storage Handling Technical measures Precaution Safe handling advice Storage Technical measures : no specific measure. Use preferably a knife. In case of a power tool use, it must be equipped with efficient air suction : ensure adequate ventilation of workplace. See section 8 : avoid unnecessary handling of unwrapped product. See section 8 : no specific measure, palletised products should be stored in accordance with site specific risk assessment The European Regulation (ER) on Chemicals N° 1907/2006 (REACH) enforced on June 1st 2007 requires Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) only for hazardous substances and mixtures/preparations. Mineral wool products (panels or rolls), are articles under REACH and therefore, MSDS is not legally required. Nevertheless, URSA decides to provide its customers with the appropriate information for assuring safe handling and use of mineral wool
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