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I-Core Composites, LLC
manufactures and markets the highest quality structural core materials, with the foundation of the company being the pursuit of excellence. I-Core Composites (I-CORE) is a new, globally competitive, structural core composites company, located in Cullman, Alabama. Our customers expect high quality products delivered quickly and on time – I-CORE delivers. We process our products on custom engineered, state-of-the-art equipment, and will continually strive to offer improved products and services based on each customer’s individual needs. I-CORE is dedicated to bringing our customers the highest quality structural core materials, shorter delivery times, and the highest level of service available in the industry. |
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I-CORE Products
End-grain balsa is a highly processed, ultra light, engineered wood product for use in composite sandwich construction. It has an extremely high strength to weight ratio, is resistant to crushing, shearing, and de-lamination. Our end-grain balsa panels offer superior performance and strength in weight sensitive applications.
Currently, we offer end-grain balsa panels in a 2 x 4 foot panel configuration, available in two densities, either scrimmed or rigid.
Only I-CORE structural core panels feature PlyScrim 100™. In scrimmed panels, the scrim will be flush with the surface, and the adhesive is compatible with virtually all resin systems. Each panel will be manufactured using technology unlike any currently utilized in the industry - on custom engineered equipment; thereby reducing the potential of warpage while providing improved dimensional tolerance. I-CORE panels are manufactured perfectly straight and square. The panels will be vacuum-sealed in waterproof packaging for shipping, further controlling the moisture content, boxed in high quality packaging, and palletized to ensure timely delivery of product in good condition.
I-CORE is currently developing a full line of high-quality, lightweight, structural core materials and a line of engineered kits for use in the Marine, Transportation, Automotive, Military and Wind Energy markets. |
Manufacturing:
I-CORE has custom engineered and fabricated our own major manufacturing machinery to bring the highest quality structural core materials to the market. |
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
EG Balsa – Grade (contourable)
I-Core Composites LLC
802 23rd Street SW
Cullman, AL 35055
256-739-6627
Section I Product Identification
Product Name: EG Balsa – Grade (contourable)
General or generic ID: Balsa wood end-grain panel, scoured, scrim backed
finished
Appearance: Tan kiln-dried wood with yellow-white or white
fiberglass scrim adhered
Odor: None
D.O.T. Hazard Classification: ORM-C no label required
Section II Hazardous Ingredients
Components: Balsa wood, non-hazardous in available state
Scrim components: Continuous filament E Glass and Ethylene Vinyl
Acetate – non-hazardous above minimum
concentrations.
Note: cutting, milling, routing, sanding or otherwise abrading this material may render
airborne components subject to PEL – TWA = 15mg/m3
Section III Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: Solid N/A Percentage Volatility by Volume: N/A
Evaporation Rate: Nil Solubility in Water by Weight: N/A
Description: light tan wood grain Electrical conductivity: none
Solubility: Insoluble
Specific Gravity (balsa): 0.05 – 0.250
Specific Gravity (scrim): 2.6
Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (ASTM D1929) balsa: > 400°F (200°C)
Flash Point (scrim): > 800°F (425°C)
Auto-ignition: > 750°F (400°C)
Melting Point (scrim): > 240°F (115°C)
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined
Explosive Limits in Air: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Water, water fog, CO2, dry chemical
Special Fire-fighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing while battling sustained fire Avoid contact with molten EVA
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Product may smolder unless doused with water
Wood dust cloud may ignite
Section V Reactivity Data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Stability: Stable
Storage: Store at room temperature
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers can cause ignition/burning
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to flame, heat or ignition source
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and traces of low
molecular weight hydrocarbons and organic acids
Section VI Health Hazard Data
Effects of Overexposure
Eyes – Can cause mild irritation, redness, tearing
Skin – No known adverse effects, but may cause itching or allergic reaction in sensitive
persons
Breathing – Inhalation of excessive dust from product can cause asphyxiation due to
coating of lung tissue; may cause nasal dryness, irritation and obstruction; coughing,
sneezing, may occur.
Swallowing – No known adverse effect
Emergency/First Aid Procedures
Eyes -- flush eye, upper lid and lower lid with water; seek medical attention if irritation
persists
Skin -- Flush with water or wash with soap and water, do not blow. If molten EVA comes
in contact with skin, do not pull from skin, but cool with water.
Breathing – evacuate individual to clear air area, if difficulty in breathing persists,
administer oxygen, if breathing stops or asphyxia is apparent, administer CPR and call
for emergency assistance. Keep individual warm and quite.
Swallowing – drink water or, if large quantities have been ingested, seek medical
attention.
Primary Exposure Method
Contact from handling and inhalation of wood dust from sawing, sanding, routing or
abrading material
Effects of Chronic Exposure
No known adverse chronic health effects are known for this product, but enhanced
allergic conditions may occur for certain persons. No information available to us suggests
that any medical condition might be aggravated by exposure to this product. However,
wood dust has been classified as a human carcinogen (Group 1, 4/1995) by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer, such classification being based primarily
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on evaluation of nasal cavities and Para nasal sinuses. Similarly, the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists classifies hardwood dust as a
confirmed human carcinogen (Class 1A, 5/1996).
Section VII Precaution for Safe Handling and Use
Protective Equipment to be Used
Respiratory Protection – use of a dust/mist respirator approved by NIOSH/MSMA (TC-
21C-132) is recommended whenever use of product results in creation of dust.
Ventilation – while the product does not require special ventilation, whenever use of
product results in creation of dust, mechanical exhaust, ventilation or vacuum assisted
dust removal is recommended to prevent the potential accumulation of potentially
explosive airborne dust clouds and to decrease inhalation.
Protective
Clothing – Clothing covering the arms and legs of workers is recommended as
is the wearing of goggles whenever use of product results in creation of dust.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage
Product is combustible wood and fiberglass and should be stored in cool, dry location
away from open flame, heat sources or other means of ignition.
Section VIII Waste Disposal
Contents and Hazards Associated with Waste
Balsa dust does not contain any hazardous substances. However, as stated above, dust
inhalation, or collection of dust on floors may cause injury or a hazardous condition to
exist.
Methods of Waste Disposal
Use of brooms, vacuums and dust removal systems are recommended. A shop vacuum is
a useful tool for dust and debris removal from floors and work areas.
User of product should review local, state, and federal regulations concerning health and
pollution disposal procedures to assure its compliance with disposal.
Section IX Additional Comments
The US Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
determined that the presence of certain amounts and types of wood dust raises a
workplace safety issue. OSHA has established rules to address this issue that are
contained at 29 CFR §§ 1900 et. Seq. In accordance with these rules, we provide
customers of wood products that may produce wood dust when used for their intended
purposes this Material Safety Data Sheet.
The spill reporting information required by 40 CFR § 117 and 49 CFR § 171.8 do not
apply to this product in that it is not a hazardous substance, has no concentrations of
hazardous substances and does not require reporting of quantities of hazardous
substances.
This document was prepared in accordance with the requirements contained at 29 CFR §
1910.1200.
Section X Document Control
Prepared by: James Nearen
Date originally prepared: April 3, 2006
Last Revised On: April 3, 2006
Previous Revision Date: None
Section XI Disclaimer of Liability
The information and data contained herein is believed to be accurate, is similar to
information provided by other industry participants, and has been compiled from several
sources believed to be reliable.
I-Core Composites LLC makes no express or implied warranties about the accuracy or
the completeness of the information contained herein and offers it to the user as a basis
for consideration, investigation and independent verification.
I-Core Composites LLC disclaims any liability for claims by parties who use or rely on
information and data contained herein regardless of the nature of such claim, including
specifically, but without limitation, that the information contained herein was inaccurate,
incomplete or materially misleading. |
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