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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I mentioned glass wool because its availability is easier back here.
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Oh yes, there are probably quite bit of variation depending where one lives.
I know in US there is rock wool in hardware stores and here it is one of the most available insulation materials, but I have no idea how things are at southern hemisphere.
Even here in Europe there is big differences in availability of some construction materials and how buildings are constructed.
More variety, more options I guess
But be careful with glass wool, it has very tiny fibers and even installing it to muffler is not large amount, it might be good idea to wear a respirator and gloves, darn stuff is bit dangerous.
Good practice with rock wool also.
Glass wool is kind of tiny shreds of glass, it dusts a bit and those tiny bits of glass you can't even properly see can end up into lungs. It has small cancer making risk which is still under debate, so it is advised that anyone handling the stuff uses respirator.
It is more of concern when doing many houses, but how these things work it might be good idea to minimize risk, I mean some people are said to win even in a lottery.