GPE GASKETS

Move person to fresh air.

Symptoms: irritation

Rinse contacted areas with room temperature to cool water, then wash gently mild soap & water.

Flush eyes with clear water for at least 15 minutes.

If it does occur watch for several days to make sure intestinal blockage does not occur.

Symptoms: intestinal blockage

Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide or water spray.

Hazardous decomposition products of combustion from sizing and binders may be released in a sustained fire. The larger part of the product is non-flammable fibreglass.

In a sustained fire, self-contained breathing apparatus, (SCBA), should be worn.

Wet, sweep or vacuum fibrous dust.

Wet, sweep or vacuum fibrous dust.

Keep airborne dust concentrations below regulated levels.

Store in original packaging in dry area whilst awaiting use.

Can accumulate static charge.

Local exhaust ventilation (if needed) to maintain appropriate airborne dust levels.

gloves

Safety glasses with side shields or goggles

Some applications of these products may not require respiratory protection for fibreglass. However, if airborne glass concentrations exceed the OSHA permissible limits or if irritation occurs, a properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA approved disposable dust respirator such as the 3M model 8210 (formerly 8710) or model 9900 (in high humidity environments) or equivalent should be used. Use respiratory protection in accordance with your company's respiratory protection program, local regulations and OSHA regulations under CFR 1910.134.

Loose fitting long sleeved shirt that covers to the base of the neck, long pants and gloves. Skin irritation is known to occur chiefly at pressure points such as around neck, wrist, waist and between fingers.

Stable under normal conditions of use and storage

Will not occur

Strong Acids

None known. Combustion products from organic binder may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides & various hydrocarbons.