Material Safety Data Sheet
2923 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37615
Tel: 423-282-4242 Fax: 423-282-1450
1. Identification HMIS
MiniFIBERS CoPolyester/Polyester Bicomponent Fibers
Product Name:
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HEALTH
CoPET/PET, Polyester Bicomponent Staple Fibers
Synonyms:
MiniFibers Inc.; 2923 Boones Creek Road; Johnson City, TN 37615 USA
Manufacturer:
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FLAMMABILITY
Information: (423) 282-4242 Emergency: (423) 282-4242
Telephone:
November 2008 PHYSICAL
Date Prepared:
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HAZARD
2. Hazard Identification
This product is not hazardous under the criteria of U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z and United Nations GHS Parts 2, 3, and 4.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Substance CAS No. EC No. Concentration By Weight
Proprietary blend of Co-Polyesters and Polyethylene Terephthalate 25038-59-9 - >99%
Mixture of lubricants, emulsifiers, and antistats N/A - <1%
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 236-675-5 <1%
4. Emergency & First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation: Inhalation of fibers or fiber dust may cause respiratory irritation. Move to fresh air if effects occur. Consult
a physician if persistent coughing or other symptoms develop.
Skin: If thermal burn, cool with water and seek immediate medical attention; do not attempt to peel fibers
from skin. Non-thermal contact with fibers may cause mechanical irritation of the skin. Wash off with
soap and water, and consult a physician if symptoms develop.
Skin Absorption: A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through the skin in
harmful amounts.
Eyes: Fibers or fiber dust may cause irritation or scratch the surface of the eyes. Flush with water to remove
particles; remove contact lenses if present part eyelids with fingers to ensure complete flushing. Consult a
physician if persistent irritation or other symptoms develop.
Ingestion: No adverse effects are believed to occur from swallowing a small amount. Consult a physician if symptoms
develop or if a large amount is swallowed.
Contaminated clothing does not need to be removed.
Personal protective equipment is not required for first-aid responders.
5. Fire Fighting Measures / Fire & Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: No data available.
Flammable Limits: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO2, dry chemicals, foam, fog.
Hazardous Combustion Products: May include, but are not limited to, CO and CO2.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None known.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Avoid excessive inhalation of smoke or potential thermal
decomposition products. Keep product cool by spraying with
water. If outdoors, fight fire from an upwind position.
Special Protective Equipment: Due to potential decomposition of the polymer, firefighters should be equipped with positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and standard protective fire fighting
clothing (helmet, eye protection, overalls, boots, and gloves) when fighting all indoor fires and
any significant outdoor fires.
6. Accidental Release Measures / Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled
Personal Precautions: None needed.
Environmental Precautions: None needed.
Methods for Cleanup: Vacuum or sweep up and place in a standard disposal container. Avoid the use of air jets.
7. Precautions for Safe Handling & Storage
Precautions for Safe Handling: No special handling has been shown to be necessary.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Avoid overstacking to prevent collapse or breakage of the package. Do not store near flame
or incompatible substances.
Other Precautions: None
8. Exposure Control Measures / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines: Fiber dust should be considered a nuisance dust, i.e. particulates (not otherwise classified):
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ACGIH Threshold Limit Value: 10 mg/m total dust; 3-mg/m respirable dust
3 3
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit: 15 mg/m total dust; 5-mg/m respirable dust
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust recommended to reduce exposure to fiber dust.
Specific Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory: For operations where inhalation exposure can occur, a NIOSH approved dust mask/respirator
is recommended.
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Eye: For operations where eye contact can occur, eye protection such as goggles or safety
glasses is recommended.
Hand: Protective gloves not required.
Skin/Other: Not required.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Maintain good housekeeping to control dust accumulations. Avoid the use of air jets to blow
off equipment; use vacuums instead.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties / Characteristics
Chemical Formula: Flash Point: Solubility:
(C10H4O4)x No data available Not soluble
Appearance: Evaporation Rate: Partition Coefficient: No data available
White solid Does not apply
Auto-Ignition Temp: 500oC
Odor: Flammability:
No odor Non-flammable
pH: Vapor Pressure: Decomposition Temp: No data available
No data available Does not apply
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Melting Point: Vapor Density: Viscosity:
260 C Does not apply Does not apply
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Boiling Point: Specific Gravity:
Does not apply 1.1-1.4 g/cm
10. Stability & Reactivity Data
Reactivity: Data not available.
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 400 C.
Incompatible Materials: Tends to dissolve in caustic materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None anticipated under normal or recommended handling and storage conditions.
11. Toxicological Information / Health Hazard Data
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Acute: Not considered to cause allergic contact dermatitis on testing results for
skin irritation (rabbits), skin sensitization (pigs), and clinical evaluation using the
repeated insult patch test. Chronic: No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
NTP: Not listed.
IARC: 3 - Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
OSHA: Not regulated.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: No data available.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Some individuals, e.g. with asthma or bronchitis, are likely to be intolerant of high
concentrations of airborne fibers or fiber dust when processing.
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity: No data available.
Persistence and Degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available.
Mobility in Soil: No data available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable governmental regulations for non-hazardous solid
waste. Disposal via septic or sewage systems is not recommended. Recycling of corrugated
packaging is encouraged where possible. Other packaging may be disposed of with product.
Standard disposal containers are acceptable.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name: U.S. DOT:
Polyester Bicomponent Staple Fibers Not regulated.
U.S. NMFC Item Number: ICAO/IATA:
68310 Not regulated.
HTC Number: IMDG:
5503.20 Not regulated.
U.N. Number: Canada TDG:
None Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
International: Federal (U.S.):
Canada: DSL/NDSL: Included on the Canadian EPA: Not regulated.
Domestic Substance List. OSHA: Not hazardous under the criteria of Occupational Safety
Canada: WHMIS: Not a controlled product. and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.
State:
Europe: Not classified as dangerous according to
CA: Proposition 65: Does not contain chemicals known to the
Directive 1999/45/EC.
State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
UN: Does not appear on the Dangerous Goods List.
16. Other Information
This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with United States OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
and the United Nations Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, we cannot assume any liability whatsoever
for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole
responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described
herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist.