Emerson Oxymitter 5000 Instruction Manual page 16

Instruction Manual
IB-106-350 Rev. 1.2
April 2001
TOXICOLOGY
A number of studies on the health effects of inhalation exposure of rats and hamsters are available. Rats were
exposed to RCF in a series of life-time nose-only inhalation studies. The animals were exposed to 30, 16, 9,
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and 3 mg/m , which corresponds with approximately 200, 150, 75, and 25 fibers/cc.
Animals exposed to 30 and 16 mg/m
animals exposed to 9 mg/m
were found to have the response typically observed any time a material is inhaled into the deep lung. While a
statistically significant increase in lung tumors was observed following exposure to the highest dose, there was
no excess lung cancers at the other doses. Two rats exposed to 30 mg/m
veloped masotheliomas.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the carcinogenicity data on man-made vit-
reous fibers (including ceramic fiber, glasswool, rockwool, and slagwool) in 1987. IARC classified ceramic
fiber, fibrous glasswool and mineral wool (rockwool and slagwool) as possible human carcinogens (Group
2B).
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT
Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for approximately 15 minutes. Eye lids should be held
away from the eyeball to insure thorough rinsing. Do not rub eyes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION
Remove person from source of exposure and move to fresh air. Some people may be sensitive to fiber induced
irritation of the respiratory tract. If symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing or chest pain
develop, seek medical attention. If person experiences continued breathing difficulties, administer oxygen un-
til medical assistance can be rendered.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT
Do not rub or scratch exposed skin. Wash area of contact thoroughly with soap and water. Using a skin cream
or lotion after washing may be helpful. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
STABILITY/CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable under normal conditions of use.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION/CONDITIONS TO AVOID
N.A.
INCOMPATIBILITY/MATERIALS TO AVOID
Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated alkali.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
N.A.
P-8
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were observed to have developed a pleural and parenchymal fibroses;
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had developed a mild parenchymal fibrosis; animals exposed to the lowest dose
SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA
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and one rat exposed to 9 mg/m
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