Beech ovens E Series Installation And Operation Manual page 66

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E-Series Manual (R4) Confidential and Proprietary
14 . . .TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous goods under relevant international transport regulations.
Ensure that dust is not wind blown during transport.
15 . . .REGULATORY INFORMATION
. . . Classification among dangerous substances
Regulatory status comes from European Directive 97/69/EC and its implementations by the Member Sates.
According to Directive 97/69/EC the fiber contained in this product is a mineral wool belonging to the group of
"man-made vitreous (silicate) fibers with random orientation with alkaline oxide and alkali earth oxide
O+CaO+MgO+BaO) content greater than 18% by weight".
(Na O+K
2 2
Under Directive 97/69/EC all types of man-made vitreous (silicate) fibers are classified as "irritant" despite the fact
that testing by the appropriate EU method (B4 in annex 5 of Directive 67/548/EEC) is providing no response and
would not result in irritant classification.
Under criteria listed in nota Q of Directive 97/69/EC, CMS wools are exonerated from carcinogen classification
because of low pulmonary biopersistence.
. . . Protection of workers
Shall be in accordance with several European Directives and their implementations by the Member States:
(a) Council Directive 80/1107/EEC as amended by Directive 88/642/EEC " on the protection of workers from the
risks related to exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents at work ".
(b) Council Directive 89/391/EEC "on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and
health of workers at work".
(c) Council Directive 98/24/EC "on the protection of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work".
. . . Other possible regulations
Member States are in charge of implementing European Directives into their own national regulation within a
period of time normally given in the Directive. Member States may impose more stringent requirements. Please
always refer to any applicable regulation.