Continuous filaments glass fibres for plastic reinforcement

remove from the scene of exposure to fresh air

wash copiously with lukewarm soapy water without rubbing excessively

flush in running water (for at least 10 minutes) and consult if necessary a doctor

water or chemical powder

Only the packaging (plastic film, paper, cardboard, wood) and the small amounts of size or binder are likely to burn. Combustion gases are basically carbon dioxide and water vapour. There may be small quantities of carbon monoxide and other unidentified substances.

In leaching tests glass fibre wastes did not emit any significant quantities of dangerous products and they can therefore be considered as Inert Industrial Wastes, or even Common Industrial Wastes, as defined by national and local regulations. All waste and scrap material should be disposed of in accordance with applicable national, federal, state and local regulations (see paragraph 13).

Vacuum clean, sweep or shovel into containers normally used for glass fibre waste (selective collection).

It is preferable to avoid prolonged contact with the skin: wear gloves, garments with sleeves and long leggings or protective overalls, goggles, and dust masks.

store away from excessive humidity to prevent damage to the product and to the packing materials which could lead to storage safety problems.

Wash work garments separately from other clothes.

Use every appropriate means (suction, modification of manufacturing methods to reduce fibre dust...) to try to reduce the concentration of fibres likely to cause irritation.

gloves for the hands

safety goggles (or masks) or safety glasses

during occasional operations releasing high quantities of dust, wear minimum FP1 or preferably FP2 EEC approved dust masks. Type 3M 8710 or 3M 9900 respirators approved according to American National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) directives, can be used, for example.

long-sleeved garments and long leggings to prevent irritation. People with delicate skin should apply barrier cream to exposed skin areas.

Stable in normal use and storage conditions, and in normally foreseeable usage conditions.

Glass reinforcement strands are stable and never generate hazardous chemical reactions.

Glass reinforcement strands are stable and never generate hazardous chemical reactions.

In continuous combustion conditions, in addition to water vapour and CO₂, small quantities of CO and NOx may be released from the combustion of the size and/or the binder. Other products may be released in limited quantities, depending on combustion conditions.

Glass fibres waste cannot be destroyed by incineration – and can damage incinerators by the formation of a vitrified mass.

Glass fibre wastes can be buried in landfills approved for inert waste or common industrial waste.