title: Handbook of Textile Fibres Vol. 1: Natural Fibres (Merrow technical library) (v. 1)
author: J. Gordon Cook
description: Handbook of Textile Fibres, Natural Fibres, Merrow technical library.
zlib_text: SYNTHETIC
  VITREOUS FIBERS
  Thomas Schneider, M.Sc.
  National Institute of Occupational Health Denmark
  Copenhagen, Denmark
  39.1
  CHARACTERIZATION
  Introduction
  End uses of synthetic vitreous fibers (SVF) cover a broad range of fiber types and applications,
  including industrial and commercial insulation, residential insulation batts, blankets and blow-
  ing wool, air-handling ducts, and acoustic wall and ceiling panels. The more temperature-resis-
  tant SVF made of slag and stone are also used for fire protection and high temperature
  insulation. SVF are also used as horticultural growing media. Textile glass fibers (continuous
  filaments) are used in fiber-reinforced plastic composites and as fabrics (air filters, yarn, wire
  insulation, printed-circuit boards, protective apparel, reinforced tape) (TIMA 1991).
  SVF containing products and materials have the potential to generate a low-background
  SVF contamination of the indoor environment air during normal use of the building and are
  considered p