mineral wool
Sign in to saveAlso known as mineral wool fiber, mineral wool fibre, manmade mineral fiber, rock wool, slag wool, synthetic vitreous fibers
fiber made from spun molten minerals
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- New International Encyclopedia
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- Mineral wool
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- Thermal insulation
- NIOSH Pocket Guide ID
- 0432
- vapor pressure
- 0
- time-weighted average exposure limit
- 15
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Mineral wool close-up Mineral wool pipe covering applied to a steel pipe for a fire test
Mineral wool is any fibrous material formed by spinning or drawing molten mineral or rock materials such as slag and ceramics. It was first manufactured in the 19th century. Applications include thermal insulation (as both structural insulation and pipe insulation), filtration, soundproofing, and hydroponic growth medium. Mineral wool can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and lungs, especially during its manufacture and installation.
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