MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ASTAPET* PET COMPOUND MSDS CODE PET GRADES
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name: MARPLEX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD A.B.N. 78 004 691 614
Address: 221-229 BROWNS ROAD, NOBLE PARK, VIC 3174, AUSTRALIA
Telephone Number: (03) 8710 1400
Emergency Telephone Number: (03) 8710 1400
Fax Number: (03) 9795 2111
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ASTAPET* PET COMPOUND MSDS CODE PET GRADES
A number of PET pellet materials are available from Marplex Australia Pty Ltd. under the trade name
ASTAPET. This data sheet covers ASTAPET standard and impact modified grades and excludes fire
retardant and glass filled grades. The MSDS Code for each grade is printed on the label on the bottom of
each bag or on the side of bulk containers.
Other Names: Polyethylene Terephthalate
Manufacturing Product Code: ASTAPET - MSDS CODE PET
Hazardous Substance
(Worksafe Australia Criteria): No
ADG Code Classification
UN No. None allocated
Correct Shipping Name: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Emergency Procedure Guide: None allocated
Poisons Schedule Number: None allocated
Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances: All components are listed or meet NICNAS
requirements.
Use: Manufacture of thermoplastic articles by injection moulding, extrusion
thermoforming and compounding.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance: Small solid pellet either off-white coloured (natural) or pigmented.
Boiling Point: Not applicable
2650C
Melting Point:
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.30-1.50 @ 25 deg.C (H2O=1)
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Percent Volatiles: Less than 1
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS No. Proportion, % wt.
Polyethylene terephthalate 75 100
Additives (pigments, polymer additives
metallic soaps, waxes, antioxidants) Not available 0 - 25
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute-Swallowed:
Solid or dust is considered non-toxic if swallowed. May cause physical irritation to gastro-intestinal tract.
May cause choking if swallowed. Uncomfortable if swallowed, ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal
irritation, pain and vomiting.
Acute-Eye:
Pellets and fines may scratch eye surfaces and cause mechanical irritation to eyes. The vapour from heated
material or suspended dust may cause disconfort to eyes.
Acute-Skin:
Skin contact may result in mechanical injury or abrasion.
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Acute-Inhalation:
The pellets do not present an inhalation hazard. Inhalation of fines may cause irritation the nose and throat.
Vapours and fumes produced during melt processing of these plastics may produce effects in some
individuals, especially irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and in cases of severe over-exposure, nausea
and headache.
Chronic:
No chronic effects are known..
Other Health Effects Information:
ASTAPET PET compound-MSDS CODE PET Grades may contain low levels of other copolymers, colour
additives and performance additives. Under normal conditions of use these additives are contained within the
polymer matrix and occupational exposure to these materials are not anticipated.
FIRST AID
Swallowed:
Not probable. No special treatment should be required. If uncomfortable seek medical advice.
Eye:
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin:
Molten plastic causes severe thermal burns. Cool rapidly with water and seek medical attention. Do not pull
off the skin.
In case of contact with condensed processing fumes, immediately flush the area with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhaled:
If fumes are inhaled, remove person to fresh air. If breathing difficult get medical attention.
First Aid Facilities:
Provide eye baths and safety showers close to areas where there is significant
potential for eye and skin contact.
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ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Worksafe Australia have not established any exposure standard for the product. However, they have
established the following exposure standard for "dusts not otherwise classified":
Inspirable dust 8 hr. TWA: 10 mg/M3
Keep exposures as low as practicable below exposure standards.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Provide mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne exposure standards and to prevent
operator discomfort. In general, ventilation should be provided at compounding and converting areas and at
fabricating work stations which involve heating the plastic. Local exhaust hoods may be used over die-heads
of extrusion equipment or in the vicinity of thermoforming and moulding machines, where practicable.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection:
Avoid breathing dust, processing fumes and/or vapours. Use approved respiratory protection equipment in
accordance with AS1715 when airborne exposure standards are exceeded and when operator discomfort is
experienced.
Eye:
The product does not cause significant eye irritation or eye toxicity requiring special protection, except as
noted under "Other Precautions". Safety glasses with side shields are recommended to avoid eye contact.
Skin Protection:
The material presents no skin concern requiring special protection except as noted under "Other
Precautions".
Other Precautions:
The greatest potential for injury occurs when working with the molten material such as during purging of the
moulding machine, extruder and the like. During this type of operation it is essential that all workers in the
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immediate area wear eye and skin protection (eg. full face shield and safety glasses, heat resistant gloves,
overalls and safety boots) as protection from thermal burns.
Fumes or vapours emitted from the hot melted plastic during converting operations may condense on cool
overhead metal surfaces or exhaust ducts. That condensate, usually in the form of a soft grease-like semi-
solid, may contain substances which is irritating or toxic. Avoid contact of that material with the skin. Wear
rubber or other impermeable protective gloves when cleaning contaminated areas.
Heating and processing the product above the listed temperatures should be avoided. Overheating the
plastic may occur due to excessively-high cylinder heats, overworking of the melt by wrong screw
configuration, or by long dwell time in the machine. Under such conditions the thermal emissions and heat-
degradation products might, without proper ventilation, reach hazardous concentrations in the converting
area.
Purgings or other molten forms of PET plastics are susceptible to rapid breakdown if allowed to pile up in
thick mounds or lumps. They should be collected only as small, flat thin shapes or thin strands to allow for
rapid cooling. The hot purgings should preferably be cooled quickly and thoroughly by quenching in water
and removing to a well ventilated area.
FLAMMABILITY
Minimise dust generation. Take precautions against static discharges when handling the solid product.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Not classified as a Dangerous Good (see "Identification" section). Store in a cool dry area. Avoid storage with
oxidising agents, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Spillages on hard surfaces present a slip hazard. Sweep or vacuum up promptly.
Pellets may cause sewer and waterways obstruction; fish may eat pellets and obstruct their digestive tracts.
Stop leak, contain spill and prevent exit to sewer and waterways. Remove sources of ignition. Collect
material in containers.
Recycle, incinerate or landfill as per local, state and federal regulations.
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Certain heavy-metal salts, present as coloured pigments and based upon cadmium, chromium, copper or
lead metals, may be present in some coloured grades. Those ingredients are essentially mixed into the
plastic and are unlikely to contribute to pollution of soils and water.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
The product is a combustible thermoplastic material which will melt and drip when ignited and give off
combustion products which are toxic (see "Hazardous Decomposition Products" section). Firefighters and
others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Dust generated during handling and/or storage may form explosive mixtures in air.
Hazardous decomposition Products:
There are no significant decomposition products occurring in the product below about 300 deg.C.
Decomposition products at greater than about 320 deg.C may include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons,
Fire gives off carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and dense black smoke.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WARNING STATEMENTS
HANDLE PELLETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICES.
THESE PRACTICES INCLUDE AVOIDING UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE AND REMOVAL OF THE
MATERIAL FROM THE EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
CAUTION!
PROCESSING RELEASES VAPOURS OR FUMES WHICH MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION.
MOLTEN MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THERMAL BURNS.
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CONTACT POINT
Contact Person: K.W.MacDonald
Title/Position: Technology Director
Telephone: (03) 8710 1400
Fax Number: (03) 9795 1700
* ASTAPET - Registered trademark of Marplex Australia Pty Ltd.
Marplex Australia Australia Pty Ltd. makes no representation with regard to the completeness or accuracy of
the information contained in this data sheet, and it accepts no responsibility for loss or damage whatsoever
resulting from the use of, or reliance upon, the information and any recommendations herein.
Marplex Australia Pty Ltd.'s products are sold on standard terms and conditions a copy of which is available
on request.
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