SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Material name Polyester Yarn Trade names and Synonyms Polyester filament yarn, PET Fiber. Version April - 22-2016 Company information AKRA POLYESTER S.A de C.V Av. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines y Priv. Roble S/N Monterrey, N.L, México 64400 Phone Numbers Product Information : + 52 ( 55 ) 3067 4400 Transport Emergency : + 01152 ( 81 ) 13 854726 // + 01152 ( 81 ) 13 861214 Medical Emergency : + 52 ( 81 ) 8865 3284 General Information Multifilament continuous yarn. Different Dtex, counts and types, flat or texturized. Raw white or dope dyed. Normally, the product is coated with a coning oil. Typical amounts vary from 0.5 to 2.5% depending on yarn type and dtex. Product use Textile fabrics and other textile applications. Generally used in combination with other fibers, yarns, etc. 2. Hazards Identification There are no known physical or health hazards associated with this product. In skin test on human subjects, the fiber produced no irritation or sensitization. The polymer immobilizes the constituents of the polymer system (delusterants, catalyst residues, etc) which, therefore, presents no likelihood of exposure under normal conditions of processing and handly. This fiber may have been produced with carbon black and/or another dyeing particle. These compounds, as present in this material, are not water soluble and are encapsulated in the polymer. They are not extracted or released in normal processing and handling. Therefore these compounds are not expected to present a hazard in normal handling, processing, use and disposal. HMIS Classification: NFPA Rating: Health Hazard: 0 Health Hazard: 1 Flammability: 1 Fire: 1 Physical Hazards: 0 Reactivity Hazards: 0 Personal Protection: E Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed 3. Composition & Information on Ingredients Material CAS N % Polyethylene Terephthalate 25038-59-9 94 --- 99 Polybutylene Terephthalate 30965-26-5 1 --- 3 Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 < 0.3 Mixture of lubricants, carbon black, other dying additives NA 0.5 --- 2.5 Antimony trioxide 1309-64-4 0.0233 Lead 7439-92-1 0.0000086 Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.0000075
4. First-Aid Measures As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms persist, always call a doctor Inhalation Skin Contact Eyes Contact Ingestion Remove person to fresh air if effects occur On external contact, no signs of dermatitis or other skin injury have been reported. If irritation develops, wash with soap and water affected area. If irritation develops, flush eyes with plenty of water No specific intervention is indicated. No treatment required (no harm). Fiber can be regarded as physiologically inert since, no poisoning or other injurious effects have been observed in cases where this material has been used internally (surgical sutures, replacement of blood vessel, etc.) 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Flammability Flash point Suitable Firefighting media. My burn, but does not ignite readily. My burns slowly with sooty flame. Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are formaldehyde, ethanol, methanol, acetic acid, acetone carbon monoxide. Non applicable, product will burn in a fire. Water, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemicals, Foam-Fog. Unsuitable Firefighting Water if fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. media. Fire fighting in confined Use autonomous respirators spaces. Hazardous combustion Carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide. Avoid excessive inhalation of smoke or products. potential thermal decomposition products. Thermal decomposition products can include Acetaldehyde and ethylene. 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Avoid dust formation. Kepp protective equipment unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Use & emergency procedure. appropriate safety equipment. Environmental Precautions. Methods & Materials for containment & clean up. Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. Contain spilled material if possible. Sweep up. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers.
7. Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for Safe Storage No special handling has been shown to be necessary. No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage areas. Avoid overstocking to prevent collapse or breakages of the packages. Do not store near flame or incompatible substance. 8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protective equipment Good general ventilation should be provided to keep dust concentration below the exposure limits. For operations were eye contact can occur, eye /face protection such as goggles or safety glasses with side shields is recommended For operations where inhalation exposure can occur, a NIOSH approved dust mask/respirator is recommended. Protective gloves not required Work/ Hygienic Practices Exposure Limits: Maintain good housekeeping to control dust accumulations. Avoid the use of air jets to blow off equipment; use vacuums instead. POLYESTER TEREPHTHALATE (OSHA) => Particulates 15 mg/m3, total dust (Threshold limit Value). => Particulates 5 mg/m3, (Respirable dust ). 9. Physical and chemical properties Form/Appearance Filament yarn, wound up on suitable spools or cylinders. Color Based on specification Physical state Solid Odor None Melting range 250 260 C Flash point 350 400 C Auto ignition temperature 515 C DIN 51794 Solubility ( H2O ) Insoluble Thermal decomposition temperature above 300 C will decompose the material if oxygen is present. At 150 C evaporation of coning oil may start. Chemical stability Stable 10. Stability and reactivity Possibility of hazardous Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions. reactions will not occur Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing, acidic and corrosive materials. Tends to dissolve in caustic materials Stability Stable under normal storage and handling conditions Conditions to avoid Temperature above 300 C
11. Toxicological Information / Health Hazard Data The polyester yarns does not present special risk to human if used in accordance with good operation practices and good industrial hygiene practices Potential Health Effects: Inhalation Ingestion Eyes Skin May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation May be harmful if swallowed Yarns dust may cause eye irritation or scratch the surfaces of the eyes. Not considered to cause allergic contact dermatitis or skin Sensitization Carcinogenicity Information: Carbon black and titanium dioxide are listed by IARC as Class 2B Carcinogens. Polyester yarn have not been classified as carcinogens since carbons black and titanium dioxide are expected to remain bound within the product matrix during normal use. 12. Ecological Information Polyester yarns are not associated with any ecological problems. Under normal storage conditions, the polyester yarn is stable and does not decompose. 13. Disposal Information This product is not expected to produce significant eco-toxicity upon exposure to aquatic organisms and aquatic systems. Based on similar substances, this material is expected to be essentially non-biodegradable. If subsequent processing involves the use of water, the wastewater should be properly treated using purification equipment in the line according to the local environmental regulations. If recycling is not possible, polyester can be disposed of in a suitable landfill site or incinerator according to the environmental local regulations. Polyester yarn is not hazardous waste as defined by regulation implementing the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ) 14. Transport Information Department of Transportation ( DOT ) International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) International Maritime Dangerous Goods ( IMDG ) TDG Class ( Canada )
15. Regulatory Information Polyester yarns is not a hazardous product in the meaning of national and international regulations/provisions 16. Other information Polyester yarns are coated with minor quantity of finish oils. Processes may volatilize protons of these finishes. Ventilation is recommended to minimize exposure to such finish mists. The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet ( SDS ) refers exclusively to the Polyester Yarn described herein. It covers neither its use in combination with any other material/preparation/product nor its use in any process. Do not use this product in medical applications, or in the manufacture of medical devices, involving permanent implantation in the human body. This SDS have been prepared in compliance with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System for the Classifications and Labeling of Chemicals. SDS Revision Date: April - 22-2016