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MATERIAL. SAFETY DATA SHEET Ashland Page 002 Date Prepared: 02/14/05 Date Printed: 10/04/05 MSDS No: 311.0371467-001.006 1 1/2 OZ-6" FRP (K) CSM Target Organ Effects No data Developmental Information There are no data available for assessing risk to the fetus from maternal exposure to this material. Cancer Information This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Studies with workers employed up to 40 years in the manufacture of fiberglass have shown no increase in cancer due to fiberglass exposure. Breathing continuous filament fiberglass did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. Studies using artificial implantation or injection of glass fibers into animals have resulted in cancer. Those studies are not considered relevant to human exposure. Other Health Effects Continuous filament fiber glass is a type of man-made mineral fiber. Fiber diameter is the most important factor in determining whether or not fibers can get into the lungs if breathed. Fibers that can enter the lungs are called respirable fibers. According to the National. Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) , fibers with diameters greater than 3.5 microns are not respirable. This product is composed of glass strands with diameters greater than 3.5 microns, and therefore, if breathed, would not enter the lungs. Instead, they would be stopped in the upper respiratory tract where they would be removed by natural mechanisms such as filtering by nasal hairs. Continuous filament fiber glass products that are chopped, crushed, or severely mechanically processed during manufacturing or use may contain a very small amount of respirable fibers that could reach the deep lung. The measured airborne concentration of these respirable fibers in areas where severe processing of fiberglass occurred has been shown to be extremely low and well below the TLV. Repeated or prolonged exposure to respirable glass fibers has caused fibrosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma in long-term studies in laboratory animals. Primary Route(s) of Entry Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. Skin Wash contacted areas with mild soap and running water. Use a washcloth to help remove fibers. Do not rub or scratch affected areas since this can force fibers into the skin. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Remove material from clothing using vacuum equipment (never use compressed air.) Wash work clothing separately from other clothing before reuse. Wipe out the washer or sink to prevent loose glass fibers from getting on other clothing. Continued on next page