Fiber Safety & MSDS
Glass Fiber Safety
There is extensive research stating that Owens Corning insulation glass fibers are safe to manufacture and use when recommended work practices are followed. Among the most recent developments supporting the safety of Owens Corning insulation products is the decision by the U.S. National Toxicology Program to remove soluble glass wool fibers from their list of substances “Reasonably anticipated to be Human Carcinogen". Their decision was released June 10 in their report to the US Congress titled the 12th Report on Carcinogens.
The original safety of glass wool was first questioned in 1980s when it was added to the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s list of possible carcinogens following animal studies using an unusual, invasive exposure procedure never encountered in the normal use of insulation. However, the organization removed glass wool fibers from its list of possible carcinogens in 2001, a decade ago.
Research demonstrates:
- Exposures to airborne fibers are low during handling and use.
- Fibers that are inhaled disappear rapidly from the body — at a rate equal to or faster than normal dust.
- There is no evidence of disease from inhaling glass wool insulation fibers.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Database
We ensure all of our products are safe to manufacture and use. Our database of MSDS provides detailed information about all of our products, including instructions for safe use.
