Emerson Process Management OXYMITTER 4000 SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Instruction Manual

IB-106-340C Rev. 4.1

July 2004

P-18 Rosemount Analytical Inc. A Division of Emerson Process Management

Hazardous Area Oxymitter 4000

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,

and 3 mg/m3, which corresponds with approximately 200, 150, 75, and 25 fibers/cc.

Animals exposed to 30 and 16 mg/m3 were observed to have developed a pleural and parenchymal fibroses;

animals exposed to 9 mg/m3 had developed a mild parenchymal fibrosis; animals exposed to the lowest dose

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/m3 and one rat exposed to 9 mg/m3 de-

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 fi-

ber, fibrous glasswool and mineral wool (rockwool and slagwool) as possible human carcinogens (Group 2B).

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 until

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.

SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stable under normal conditions of use.

N.A.

Incompatible with hydrofluoric acid and concentrated alkali.

N.A.