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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rock Mineral Wool Insulation Products
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, as amended. Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/830
of 28 May 2015.
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
- Knauf Insulation Rock mineral wool.
Product name Rock Mineral Wool Insulation Products
Product number KI_DP_207
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Thermal and/or acoustic insulation for use in technical applications, industrial applications and
in building construction.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Knauf Insulation
Am Bahnhof
97346 Iphofen
Germany
Tel: +32 4 379 02 31
sds@[Link]
[Link]
Region UK
Country Contact Tel: +44 (0) 1744 766 666
[Link]@[Link]
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone Tel: +44 (0) 1744 766 666
(Monday - Friday, 08:00 hrs - 17:00 hrs)
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (EC 1272/2008)
Physical hazards Not Classified
Health hazards Not Classified
Environmental hazards Not Classified
2.2. Label elements
Hazard statements NC Not Classified
The following sentences and pictograms are printed on packaging
The mechanical effect of fibres in contact with skin may cause temporary itching.
[Link]
2.3. Other hazards
Specific hazards Not applicable.
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
Rock Mineral Wool 96 - 100%
CAS number: — EC number: 926-099-9 REACH registration number: 01-
2119472313-44-XXXX
EU index number: 650-016-00-2
Ingredient notes:(1)
Classification
Not Classified
Thermo set, inert polymer based on cured phenol <4%
formaldehyde resin
CAS number: —
Classification
Not Classified
The full text for all hazard statements is displayed in Section 16.
Ingredient notes 926-099-9 - Man made vitreous (silicate) fibres with random orientation with alkaline oxide
and alkali earth oxide (Na₂O+K₂O+CaO+MgO+BaO) content greater than 18% by weight
meeting the requirements of Note Q of regulation n° 1272/2008 and therefore not classified
carcinogenicity.
Other information Possible facing materials: glass veil, or polyester mat or aluminium or Kraft paper, wired mats.
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SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation Remove from exposure. Rinse the throat and clear dust from airways.
Ingestion Drink plenty of water if accidentally ingested.
Skin contact If mechanical irritation occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin gently with cold
water and soap.
Eye contact Rinse abundantly with water for at least 15 minutes.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information The mechanical effect of coarse fibres in contact with skin, airways and eyes may cause
temporary itching.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information If any adverse reaction or discomfort continues from any of the above exposures, seek
professional medical advice.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Water, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), and dry powder.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
General information Products do not pose a fire hazard in use; however, some packaging materials or facings may
be combustible. Products of combustion from product and packaging - carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and some trace gases such as ammonia, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic
substances.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
General information In large fires in poorly ventilated areas involving packaging materials respiratory protection /
breathing apparatus may be required.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions In case of presence of high concentrations of dust, use the same personal protective
equipment as mentioned in section 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Not relevant.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Vacuum cleaner or dampen down with water spray prior to brushing up.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
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SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Usage precautions No specific measures. Cut using a knife, do not use a saw or use power tools. Avoid
unnecessary handling of unwrapped product. Provide adequate ventilation.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage precautions To ensure optimum product performance; when packaging is removed or opened; products
should be stored inside or covered to protect them from ingress of rain water or snow. Storage
arrangements should ensure stability of stacked products and use on a first in first out basis
(FIFO) is recommended.
Delivered packed in polyethylene film and or on wooden pallets.
Incompatible materials No specific material or group of materials is likely to react with the product to produce a
hazardous situation.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific end use(s) Thermal and/or acoustic insulation for use in technical applications, industrial applications and
in building construction.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Rock Mineral Wool
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 2 fibres/ml 5 mg/m³ Machine-made mineral fibre (except for refractory ceramic
fibres and special purpose fibres)
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
None at European level, refer to member state guidelines and legislation.
8.2. Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering No specific measures.
controls
Eye/face protection Use goggles especially if working above shoulders. Eye protection according to EN 166 is
advised.
Hand protection Use gloves to avoid itching in conformity with EN 388.
Other skin and body Cover exposed skin.
protection
Hygiene measures After contact, wash hands with cold water and soap.
Respiratory protection Wearing a face mask type in accordance with EN 149 FFP1 is recommended when using
products in confined atmosphere or during operations which can generate emission of any
dust.
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Solid.
Roll or panel.
Colour Ochre.
Odour Not relevant.
Odour threshold No data available.
pH Not relevant.
Melting point > 1000 °C according to DIN 4102-17.
Initial boiling point and range Not relevant.
Flash point Not relevant.
Evaporation rate Not relevant.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not relevant.
Upper/lower flammability or Not relevant.
explosive limits
Vapour pressure Not relevant.
Vapour density Not relevant.
Solubility(ies) Generally chemically inert and slightly soluble in water.
Auto-ignition temperature Not relevant.
Decomposition Temperature Not relevant.
Viscosity Not relevant.
Explosive properties Not relevant.
Oxidising properties Not relevant.
9.2. Other information
Nominal diameter of fibres < 5 μm
Length weight geometric < 6 μm
mean diameter less 2
standard errors
Orientation of fibres Random
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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity None.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stability Binder will decompose above 200°C.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Possibility of hazardous None in normal conditions of use.
reactions
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid Heating above 200 °C.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid None.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition None in normal conditions of use. Decomposition of binder above 200°C may produce carbon
products dioxide and some trace gases. The duration of release is dependant upon the thickness of the
insulation, binder content and the temperature applied.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological effects The mechanical effect of coarse fibres in contact with skin, airways and eyes may cause
temporary itching.
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SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity This product is not ecotoxic to air, water or soil, by composition.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability Inert inorganic product with Thermo set, inert polymer based on cured phenol formaldehyde
resins; < 4%
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential Will not bioaccumulate.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility Not considered mobile. Less than 1% leachable organic carbon if landfilled.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB Not relevant.
assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects None known.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General information Non-hazardous waste [17 06 04]
The waste code is only applicable for waste product that has not been contaminated. Waste
codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal
authorities.
Disposal methods Dispose of in accordance with regulations and procedures in force in country of use or
disposal.
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SECTION 14: Transport information
General The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
14.1. UN number
Not applicable.
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Not applicable.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
No transport warning sign required.
14.4. Packing group
Not applicable.
14.5. Environmental hazards
Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant
No.
14.6. Special precautions for user
Not applicable.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) (as amended).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/830 of 28 May 2015.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as
amended).
The European Regulation on Chemicals No 1907/2006, Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) enacted on June 1st 2007 requires the provision of
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazardous substances and mixtures / preparations.
Knauf Insulation mineral wool products (panels, batts or rolls), are defined as articles under
REACH and therefore a Safety Data Sheet for these products is not a legal requirement.
In accordance with industry practice and voluntary commitments, Knauf Insulation has
decided to continue to provide its customers with the appropriate information for the purpose
of assuring safe handling and use of mineral wool throughout the product life.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Not applicable for articles.
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
used in the safety data sheet Road.
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate.
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service.
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer.
IATA: International Air Transport Association.
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
MARPOL 73/78: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 as
modified by the Protocol of 1978.
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance.
REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation
(EC) No 1907/2006.
RID: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Rail.
UN: United Nations.
vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative.
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General information All products manufactured by Knauf Insulation are made of non-classified fibres and are
certified by EUCEB.
EUCEB, European Certification Board of Mineral Wool Products - [Link]. The
EUCEB trademark certifies that the manufactured fibres have a chemical composition within
the ranges of exonerated reference fibres, which have been tested in accordance with
European protocols and have been shown to be in conformity with Note Q, exoneration
criteria for carcinogenicity, of the Regulation (EC) 1272/2008.
The mineral wool producers commit to EUCEB to:
• supply sampling and analysis reports established by laboratories recognized by EUCEB,
proving that the fibres comply with one of the four criteria of exoneration described in Note Q,
• be controlled, twice per year, of each production unit by an independent third party
recognized by EUCEB (sampling and conformity to the initial chemical composition),
• put in place procedures of internal self-control in each production unit.
Products meeting EUCEB certification requirements can be recognised by the EUCEB logo
printed on the packaging.
Further information can be obtained from
[Link] [Link]
Revision comments §16 [UK]
Supersedes date 22/09/2017
Revision date 11/02/2019
Revision 3.5
SDS number 4652
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ROOFMAX FACED, ROOFMAX UNFACED, ROCKSILK FLOOR SLABS, KalzipTechnical
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Technical Insulation Products Wired Mats - Galvanised Steel, Wired Mats - Stainless Steel, High Temperature Boards, High
(TI) Temperature Products, Standard Lamella Mats, High Compressive Strength Lamella Mats,
Standard Duct Boards, Duct Rolls, Marine, Miscellaneous TI, Blocks, Tank Wall Boards, Tank
Roof Boards, Pipe sections -Cut-From-Block, Pipe sections - Wound
Other information In 2001, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified rock mineral
wool fibres from Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) to Group 3 «agent which cannot be
classified as for their carcinogenicity to humans». (See Monograph Vol 81,
[Link]
This Safety Data Sheet does not constitute a workplace [Link] is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the
product is used for its intended purpose and the appropriate control measures are in [Link] of users is drawn to
possible risks taken when the product is used for other applications than the ones it has been designed [Link]
contained in this document represents the state of our knowledge regarding this product as of the date of issue of the
document.
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