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Mineral wool, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex@ [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]@Insulation glass wool

Identification

Name:
Mineral wool, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex@ [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]@Insulation glass wool
Name (English):
Mineral wool, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex@ [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]@Insulation glass wool
Synonyms:
  • fibras vítreas (silicato) artificiales con orientación aleatoria cuyo contenido de óxidos alcalinos y óxidos alcalinotérreos (Na2O + K2O + CaO + MgO + BaO) sea superior al 18 % en peso
  • fibras vitreas artificiales (fibra de vidrio, lana mineral, etc.)
  • aislamiento de lana de vidrio
  • lana de roca
  • lana de aisamiento

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H351 : Suspected of causing cancer

    Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity

Notes

  • R.1272-Note A
  • R.1272-Note Q
  • R.1272-Note R

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

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As per other sources

List generated from dn_risc_sustancias_cancer_otras

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N-2
Source
NTP
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Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

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N-2
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Carcinogens and mutagens (Regulation 1272/2008) ?

Substances classified as carcinogenic or mutagenic under Regulation 1272/2008

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