CONTAMINANT: FIBERGLASS
ORGIN: Moldex Technical Services Department
DATE: October 21, 1998
REVIEWED/UPDATED: July 2015
Overview
Fiberglass has been listed as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen by the Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program.
Moldex® Solution
Moldex® suggests our 7000, 7800 or 8000 series with N95, R95 or P100 filters or possibly one of our N, R or P series disposable respirators.
Affected Industries
- Insulators
- Construction
- Demolition
- HVAC installers/engineers
- Building maintenance/custodians
Reference
Occupational Safety & Health Reporter 0095-3237/94
WARNING: The information contained in this Tech Brief is dated and was accurate to the best of Moldex’s knowledge, on the date above. It is not meant to be comprehensive, nor is it intended to be used in place of the warning/use instructions that accompany Moldex respirators. Outside of the USA, check with all applicable and local government regulations.
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