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Identification

Name:
glass, oxide, chemicals
Synonyms:
  • fibra de vidrio de aluminosilicato
  • Fibra de vidrio
  • lana de vidrio
  • fibra mineral artificial
CAS:
65997-17-3
EC/EINECS:
266-046-0
Uses:
caulking insulation fiber

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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Specific health risks

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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)

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