Are insulation glass fibers biosoluble?
Our scientists have made important contributions to research into the safety of long fibers. This research shows that fiber composition determines the durability of these fibers within the lung. If fibers are durable enough, they can accumulate and lead to disease.Based on this research, Owens Corning makes its fiber compositions so that fibers disappear from the lung at a rate equal to or faster than normal dust. These are efficiently removed from the lung by macrophage-mediated clearance.
