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	Method and means for producing mineral wool - Patent 4971615
		A method and means for producing mineral wool from coal slag is described wherein molten coal slag is transferred from a coal slag tank in an electrical generation plant.
		Mineral wool is a fibrous material normally made from molten rock or slag with its main use being as an insulating material.
		The mineral wool producing apparatus of this invention is referred to generally by the reference numeral 10 and includes a slag transfer device 12, slag heater 14, fiberizing apparatus 16, and a fiber collection apparatus 18.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4971615.html (0 words)

	Sage Learning Center: Mineral Wool/Rock Wool Insulation
		Mineral wool was at one time the most common type of insulation, but by the 1970s, fiberglass overtook its popularity.
		Mineral Wool is spun from mineral mining waste into felts, blankets and batts.
		Mineral wool is non-combustible and is particularly useful in high heat areas to prevent the spread of possible fires.
	www.greensage.com /SLCH-INSULATION/SLCH-MinWoolInsul.htm (0 words)

	wool - definition by dict.die.net
		Wool burler, one who removes little burs, knots, or extraneous matter, from wool, or the surface of woolen cloth.
		Wool sorter's disease (Med.), a disease, resembling malignant pustule, occurring among those who handle the wool of goats and sheep.
		Wool staple, a city or town where wool used to be brought to the king's staple for sale.
	dict.die.net /wool (369 words)

	Growth substrate comprising short transversally extending mineral wool fibres - Patent 5992093
		Growth substrate, comprising at least one layer of short transversally extending mineral wool fibres and at least one surface layer of horizontally extending mineral wool fibres, wherein the mineral wool fibres of the surface layer extend substantially perpendicular to the layer of short transversally extending mineral wool fibres.
		The internal surface is a function of the density of the growth substrate, of the fibre diameter of the mineral wool fibres used and of the content of non-fibre material (shot).
		Growth substrate 32 comprises a layer 33 of short transversally extending mineral wool fibres and a surface layer 34 consisting of an outer sublayer 35 and a inner sublayer 36.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5992093.html (0 words)

	Eurisol (UK) Ltd: Why insulate with mineral wool?
		Mineral Wool insulation is typically used to reduce the Heat Loss through a "cold roof" by placing insulation at ceiling level, but many buildings have a thickness that falls short of the standard indicated by the current Building Regulations.
		Mineral Wool is non combustible, and Mineral Wool insulation is therefore capable of achieving the highest Reaction to fire classification.
		Mineral Wool is non combustible, and Mineral Wool insulation is therefore capable of achieving the highest reaction to fire rating of A1.
	www.eurisol.com /pages/why_insulate.htm (817 words)

	Insulation Alternatives: Non-Fiberglass Batts
		Mineral wool insulation refers to fiberglass, rock wool (made from basalt, a volcanic rock, and limestone) and slag wool (made from blast furnace slag).
		In addition to the use of rock and slag wool for insulation of pipes and many other industrial, appliance, and transportation uses, it is used in batt and board form in commercial buildings for fire-resistance and acoustical absorption.
		Mineral wool batts are made primarily of rock wool.
	www.toolbase.org /techinv/techDetails.aspx?technologyID=227 (957 words)

	FAQ's About Mineral Wool (Rock and Slag Wool) Insulation
		The physical and chemical properties of mineral wool insulation, also known as rock and slag wool, are major factors in their utility.
		The excellent thermal resistance of these wools is a major factor in their use as residential and commercial insulation, pipe and process insulation, insulation for ships, mobile homes, domestic cooking appliances, and a wide variety of other applications.
		Studies examining possible health effects and safe use of mineral wools have found no consistent association between exposure to rock and slag wool and respiratory disease or cancer in humans.
	www.naima.org /pages/resources/faq/faq_mineral.html (0 words)

	mineral wool insulation
		Slag wool – a man-made material from blast furnace slag (the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal).
		Mineral wool contains an average of 75% post-industrial recycled content.
		It doesn't require additional chemicals to make it fire resistant, and it can be used in two different insulation forms: blanket (batts and rolls) and loose-fill.
	www.daviddarling.info /encyclopedia/M/AE_mineral_wool_insulation.html (193 words)

	Mineral Wool Insulation, Pipe Insulation - Industrial Insulation
		Mineral wool fiber insulations made from basalt rock and steel slag.
		Mineral wool insulation is a non-combustible product with a melting point of approximately 2150°F (1177°C), which gives it excellent fire resistance properties.
		Mineral wool is a water repellent yet vapor permeable material that is ideal for steam and process pipe systems operating at temperatures up to 1200°F (650°C), where energy conservation, personnel protection and fire control are concerns.
	www.industrialinsulation.com /mineral_wool_pipe_insulation.htm (154 words)

	Milled glass fiber, milled mineral wool, wollastonite, mica-Fibertec
		Our slag fiber (mineral wool) is a synthetic vitreous fiber (SVF) used as a functional component in transportation friction materials as an asbestos replacement.
		Mineral wool is also used in gaskets, adhesives and sealants.
		Mineral wool fibers have an average diameter of 6 microns and range in length from 125 to 200 microns.
	www.fibertecinc.com (423 words)

	Mineral Wool Insulation
		Mineral wool insulation is one technique of insulation that has proven to be highly beneficial in many ways.
		Mineral wool or rock wool, as it is commonly known, is manufactured from steel slag.
		mineral wool resists mold and mildew and is not known to rot or melt.
	www.thebestinsulation.com /cat/817/548/mineral-wool-insulation (0 words)

	50 Answers: Ecological aspects of mineral wool
		The use of mineral wool as thermal protection ensures that energy for heating in winter as well as for cooling in summer is reduced.
		Mineral wool products can be used in almost all building applications in high thickness and fulfil the requirements of the EnEV and the low energy building standard.
		Mineral wool with the RAL quality mark "product made of mineral wool" can be processed safely from the view point of health hazard and does not release any pollutants.
	www.mineralwolle.de /international/53_ecological_aspects.htm (0 words)

	:: JORDAN ROCK WOOL ::
		The components of Rock wool are primarily mineral, wool fiver.
		The sensitivity to the airborne particle and mineral wool dust may cause temporary physical irritation to the nose, throat and breathing passage.
		Rock wool is chemically inert and withstand high temperature and severe conditions therefore it is non reactive and stable.
	www.rockwool.com.jo /Factory.htm (987 words)

	Mineral Wool Insulation
		Mineral wool which is also known as rock wool and slag wool is a widely used material for insulation — not only is it used in insulating houses but also elsewhere — boats, caravans, various pipes, offices etc.
		Mineral wool is the most tested insulation material and the tests show that mineral wool is highly fire-resistant, with incredible insulation capabilities and provides great sound insulation as well.
		Mineral wool consists of fibers which are airborne, which is why a mask should be used when installing mineral wool insulation to avoid the dust to irritate your respiratory system.
	www.insulationhelp.com /cat/359 (0 words)

	Our Hoosier State beneath us: Historical: Indiana Mineral Wool Helps Save Energy
		Mineral wool has been manufactured in Indiana since 1897.
		As many as 16 plants were operating in Indiana in the 1920's and 30's, and the state led in production of mineral wool.
		Air streams blew the molten rock into long fibers resembling wool, which was sold loose or in batts (blankets) for insulation.
	www.indiana.edu /~librcsd/etext/hoosier/HI-05.html (0 words)

	Parex - Mineral Wool Insulation (385)
		High density mineral wool strips for use as firesafing.
		For these installations, the mineral wool strips are installed above:
		Make sure that the mineral wool is flush with the insulation board.
	www.parex.com /Datasheets/Mineral_Wool_Insulation.html (218 words)

	Mineral wool safety confirmed
		UK manufactures of glass wool and rock wool insulation have welcomed the reclassification of mineral wool fibres by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
		Following a review meeting held in Lyons, France, a panel of international IARC scientists decided that a 'Group 3' classification was appropriate for mineral wool insulation, establishing it as "unclassifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans".
		Ian Knight, secretary general of Eurisol UK, said that, even in the cautious language of the international scientific community, it confirms the long-held views of the industry that mineral wool insulation fibres - used for thermal and acoustic insulation and fire protection - are totally safe to manufacture and use.
	www.fmb.org.uk /publications/masterbuilder/december01/5c.asp (193 words)

	Microwool-milled glass fibers, milled mineral wool, wollastonite and mica.
		Microwool-milled glass fibers, milled mineral wool, wollastonite and mica.
		Fibertec mineral wool fibers are inorganic synthetic "wool-like" fibers which have been specifically milled and processed to controlled lengths and with predictable diameters and aspect ratios.
		These mineral fibers are generated from complex mineral silicates having as primary components silicates of calcium, magnesium and aluminum.
	www.fibertecinc.com /microwool.htm (190 words)

	Acoustics :: View topic - Mineral Wool (rock wool, slag wool, fiberglass)
		Mineral wool is made from molten glass, stone or slag that is spun into a fiber-like structure.
		Mineral wool is the collective noun covering ALL wool made of Minerals INCLUDING fiberglass.
		The raw materials mineral wools are made off can cause the fibers to act as grinding powder on rotating parts, thereby increasing abrasion.
	forum.studiotips.com /viewtopic.php?p=14343 (760 words)

	EERE Consumer's Guide: Mineral Wool Insulation Materials
		Slag wool - a man-made material from blast furnace slag (the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal).
		Mineral wool contains an average of 75% post-industrial recycled content.
		It doesn't require additional chemicals to make it fire resistant, and it can be used in two different insulation forms: blanket (batts and rolls) and loose-fill.
	www.eere.energy.gov /consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11540 (0 words)

	Fiberglass and Mineral Wool Insulation
		07 2110 - Fiberglass and Mineral Wool Insulation
		The products can be used in new and retrofit wood and metal frame applications in residential and commercial structures, as well as in manufactured housing applications.
		mineral wool insulation provides superior fire protection and life-safety in the commercial construction industry through the ability of mineral wool to resist fire and temperatures in excess of 2000°F. Thermafiber products are incorporated in several hundred tested and approved construction assemblies and systems for fire rated construction and improved sound control.
	www.4specs.com /s/07/07-2110.html (0 words)

	FAQ- Do Armstrong ceiling products contain mineral wool?
		The safety of those Armstrong acoustical ceiling products that do contain mineral wool has been confirmed through occupational studies of mineral wool workers which have been carried out for more than 50 years.
		The results of these studies and reviews by independent researchers give no indication that exposure to products which contain mineral wool causes a health risk.
		Those studies which were submitted to United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") showed that exposure to mineral wool during the installation of the ceiling materials, when typical installation practices are used, are significantly below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of one fiber per cubic centimeter for such materials.
	www.armstrong.com /commceilingsna/article2751-printer.html (0 words)

	Mineral Wool Safing - APi Distribution
		Owens Corning Mineral Wool Safing insulation provides excellent thermal properties in all commercial curtianwall systems.
		Mineral Wool Safing delivers R-values of 4.0 per inch.
		It cuts easily with a utility knife and is easy to compress to tightly fit between curtainwall insulation and the floor slab.
	www.apidistribution.com /products/mbi/mineral_wool.php (0 words)

	Mineral Wool
		Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mineral wool and mineral wool insulation products made of such siliceous materials as rock, slag, and glass, or combinations thereof.
		Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing asbestos insulation products are classified in Industry 3292, and those manufacturing textile glass fibers are classified in Industry 3229.
		Insulation: rock wool, fiberglass, slag, and silica minerals
	www.shibuimarkets.com /perl/industry.pl?sic=3296 (0 words)

	ISO 8144-2:1995 - Thermal insulation -- Mineral wool mats for ventilated roof spaces -- Part 2: Specification for ...
		Thermal insulation -- Mineral wool mats for ventilated roof spaces -- Part 2: Specification for horizontal applications with unrestricted ventilation
		Specifies the properties and acceptance tolerances for bonded mineral wool thermal insulating mats.
		The mats specified are only intended to be used for horizontal applications with unrestricted ventilation and are not designed to support any applied load.
	www.iso.org /iso/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=15228&ICS1=91&ICS2=100&ICS3=60&scopelist=ALL (0 words)

	Mineral Wool Insulation from Knauf Insulation
		Knauf Insulation is one of the largest independent suppliers of mineral wool insulation in the UK, and has a strong presence in the mineral wool insulation markets throughout Europe.
		With an annual turnover in excess of 3 billion Euros, it is one of the largest independent European building materials and mineral wool insulation supply groups and is the second largest glass mineral wool manufacturer in the US, using its own technology.
		To achieve this, all you have to do is use mineral wool insulation from Knauf Insulation.
	www.knauf-insulation.co.uk /mineral-wool-insulation.html (399 words)

	Astro Insulation: Mineral Rock Wool Batts
		Roxul products are mineral wool fiber insulations made from basalt rock and slag.
		Roxul mineral wool is a water repellent yet vapor permeable material.
		Roxul mineral wool products are used in both new residential construction and renovations.
	astroinsulation.bibca.org /?page=MineralRockWoolBatts (205 words)

	EUCEB - European Certification Board for Mineral Wool Products
		All mineral wool insulation manufactured by EUCEB members is safe.
		EUCEB is a voluntary initiative by the mineral wool industry.
		Mineral wool products bearing the EUCEB trademark are not classified as carcinogenic.
	www.euceb.org (166 words)

	Synthetic Mineral Fibers
		These fibers are classified into three general groups: fiberglass (glasswool and glass filament), mineral wool (rockwool and slagwool), and refractory ceramic fibers (RCF).
		Synthetic mineral fibers are believed to cause respiratory cancers and other adverse respiratory effects.
		Table Z-3 Mineral Dusts contains PELs for "Inert or Nuisance Dust" (respirable fraction and total dust); these are currently the only PELs applicable to synthetic mineral fibers for General Industry.
	www.trustcrm.com /ectny/syntheticmineralfibers (704 words)

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