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Please note the following WARNINGS:
This warning is presented for compliance with
California Proposition 65 and other regulatory
agencies and only applies to the insulation in this
product. This product contains refractory ceramic,
refractory ceramic fiber or fiberglass insulation,
which can produce respirable dust or fibers during
disassembly. Dust or fibers can cause irritation and
can aggravate preexisting respiratory diseases.
Refractory ceramic and refractory ceramic fibers
(after reaching 1000
°
C) contain crystalline silica,
which can cause lung damage (silicosis). The
International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) has classified refractory ceramic fiber and
fiberglass as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B), and
crystalline silica as carcinogenic to humans (Group
1).
The insulating materials can be located in the door,
the hearth collar, in the chamber of the product or
under the hot plate top. Tests performed by the
manufacturer indicate that there is no risk of
exposure to dust or respirable fibers resulting from
operation of this product under normal conditions.
However, there may be a risk of exposure to
respirable dust or fibers when repairing or
maintaining the insulating materials, or when
otherwise disturbing them in a manner which
causes release of dust or fibers. By using proper
handling procedures and protective equipment you
can work safely with these insulating materials and
minimize any exposure. Refer to the appropriate
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information
regarding proper handling and recommended
protective equipment. For additional MSDS copies,
or additional information concerning the handling of
refractory ceramic products, please contact the
Customer Service Department at
Barnstead|Thermolyne Corporation at 1-800-553-
0039.
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