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When handling materials, use work methods that minimize dust production, and avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and wash hands after handling the material. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. [1]

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[1] USG - Micore SB Mineral Fiber Board

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# SAFETY DATA SHEET (cont.) ## 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Use work methods which minimize dust production. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits U.S. <table><tr><th>U.S. OSHA Components</th><th>Type</th><th>Value</th><th>Form</th></tr><tr><td>Slag wool fiber</td><td>TWA</td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Fiber, respirable (diameter &lt; 3.5 µm and length ≥ 10 um)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Fiber, total</td></tr><tr><td>US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances</td><td>(29 CFR 1910.1001-1053)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Impurities</td><td>Type</td><td>Value</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Crystalline silica (Quartz) (CAS [redacted postal code]-60-7)</td><td>TWA</td><td>0.05 mg/m3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Components</td><td>Type</td><td>Value</td><td>Form</td></tr><tr><td>Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6)</td><td>PEL</td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Respirable fraction.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td>Kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7)</td><td>PEL</td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Respirable fraction.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td>Starch (CAS 9005-25-8)</td><td>PEL</td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Respirable fraction.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>15 mg/m3</td><td>Total dust.</td></tr><tr><td>US. OSHA Table Z-3 (29 CFR 1910.1000)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Components</td><td>Type</td><td>Value</td><td>Form</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7)</td><td>TWA</td><td>5 mg/m3</td><td>Respira

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