Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of short-term exposure The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may not be relevant to humans (see Notes).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Relative density (water = 1): 2.5-2.6 Solubility in water: none
NOTES
Glass wool is an amorphous silicate manufactured from glass. May contain a binder and an oil for dust suppression. Do NOT take working clothes home. JM (John Manville) 100, JM102, JM104, and JM110 are trade names.
