MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Polyethylene Naphthalate Fiber, A-701
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Polyethylene Naphthalate Fiber, A-701
PRODUCT NAME:
PEN, Poly(ethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate)
OTHER / GENERIC NAMES:
Tire and industrial fiber. This fiber is not intended for uses other than industrial, e.g., in the
PRODUCT USE:
food handling industry, or in the medical or surgical sector. Please contact Performance
Fibers, Inc. if there is uncertainty about the suitability of the intended use.
Performance Fibers, Inc.
MANUFACTURER:
707 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
(Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 鈥? 5:00 p.m.) (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
Product Stewardship 919-542-2200
919-545-3724
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Polyethylene Naphthalate 25853-85-4 > 99
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may also appear in Section 15 toward the end of the MSDS.
These materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Yellowish-white solid fiber. There are no hazards associated with the product for
which first aid is required.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
May cause mechanical irritation.
SKIN:
May cause mechanical irritation.
EYES:
Not respirable in this form. Thermal processing fumes and vapors may cause irritation to the nose
INHALATION:
and throat. Dust should be considered as a nuisance dust (see Section 8).
Not a probable route of exposure.
INGESTION:
DELAYED EFFECTS: None known.
Ingredients found on one of the OSHA-designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If irritation develops, wash skin with soap and water. If discomfort continues, seek medical
SKIN:
attention.
If irritation develops, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. If discomfort continues,
EYES:
seek medical attention.
For processing vapors, if irritation develops, remove person to fresh air. If discomfort
INHALATION:
persists, seek medical attention.
Not a probable route of exposure.
INGESTION:
No specific advice. Treat symptomatically.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Not determined
FLASH POINT:
Not applicable
FLASH POINT METHOD:
Not known
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Not known
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not known
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not known
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
All standard agents may be used.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus meeting NIOSH standards. Avoid excessive inhalation of smoke or potential
thermal decomposition products.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Sweep or vacuum and place in containers for disposal to an approved landfill or reuse.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding reporting
requirements.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
No special handling requirements.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
No special storage requirements.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Mechanical ventilation should be used during processing to remove any dusts, mists, or vapors which may be
generated.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION:
Protect against potential physical hazards such as contact with yarn moving at high speed, etc.
EYE PROTECTION:
Safety glasses are recommended during processing.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
None normally required. A dust mask meeting NIOSH standards should be worn if dusty conditions exist.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
None required.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES (Guidelines exist for the following ingredients.)
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
No ingredients listed in this section*
* = Limit established by Performance Fibers, Inc. for internal use.
** = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
*** = Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
Other exposure limits for the decomposition products normally associated with product use are as follows:
The dust should be considered a nuisance dust:
ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3 total dust
15 mg/m3 total dust; 5 mg/m3 respirable dust
OSHA PEL:
See Section 16 regarding finish mists.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Yellowish-white solid fiber
APPEARANCE:
Solid
PHYSICAL STATE:
No specific odor
ODOR:
>20,000
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
>1.3
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0):
(C14H10O4) x
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Insoluble
Not applicable
pH:
Not applicable.
BOILING POINT:
255oC
MELTING POINT:
Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0):
Not applicable Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
Not applicable
% VOLATILES:
Not determined
FLASH POINT:
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Normally stable.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition products may include ethylene glycol, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, low molecular
weight alcohols, low molecular weight aldehydes, and other C, H, and O compounds of varying chemical structure and
molecular weights.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
Note: Polyethylene Naphthalate tire yarns may be coated with adhesion activated finish preparations similar to those
used on polyester tire yarns. Although no data are currently available on Polyethylene Naphthalate fibers, polyester
yarns treated with Performance Fibers, Inc.鈥檚 adhesion activated finish preparations did not cause irritant or allergic
dermatitis in human studies (human repeat insult patch tests).
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Not known.
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OTHER DATA:
Note: Polyethylene Naphthalate tire yarns may be coated with adhesion activated finish preparations similar to those
used on polyester tire yarns. Although no data are currently available on Polyethylene Naphthalate fibers, polyester
yarns treated with Performance Fibers, Inc.鈥檚 adhesion activated finish preparations did not cause mutagenic activity in
bacterial studies (Ames Spot Test).
This fiber is not intended for uses other than industrial, e.g., in the food handling industry, or in the medical or surgical
sector. Please contact Performance Fibers, Inc. if there is uncertainty about the suitability of the intended use.
12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not known. Considered to be inert.
13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
No
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded?
Not applicable
If yes, the RCRA ID number is:
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Dispose of as non-hazardous waste in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product, such as mixing with
other materials, may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the
proper disposal method.
14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT PROPER SHIPPING CLASS:
Not regulated
US DOT HAZARD CLASS:
Not applicable
US DOT ID NUMBER:
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
Polymer is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
None
OTHER TSCA ISSUES:
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
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INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section.
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ require immediate notification to the
National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
None
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals". CAS numbers and weight percents are found in
Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
None
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
None
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not a controlled product.
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS:
Not determined.
16.OTHER INFORMATION
July, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE DATE:
May, 2006
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE:
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Change in format to match other PF information sheets.
PEN fibers are coated with minor quantities of finish oils. Textile processes may volatilize
OTHER INFORMATION:
portions of these finishes and produce visible misting in the workplace. Ventilation is
recommended to minimize exposure to such finish mists, which should not exceed a
concentration of 5 mg/m3.
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