YARNS, INCLUDING ALPHA(R) BCF, ESSERA(R), IMPRESSA(R), INNOVA(R), MARQUESA(R) LANA,
TRACE(R)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
YARNS, INCLUDING ALPHA(R) BCF, ESSERA(R), IMPRESSA(R), INNOVA(R), MARQUESA(R)
LANA, TRACE(R)
Air Textured, Bulk Continuous Filament, Continuous Filament
MSDS No. 08402 US/ENGLISH
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION:
American Fibers And Yarns Company 1 (229) 243-6510
55 VilCom Circle, Suite 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1598 EMERGENCY SPILL INFORMATION:
Tel. 1 (800) 925-0668 1 (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
Fax 1 (919) 969-4222
OTHER PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION:
1 (229) 243-6558
SUBSTANCE: YARNS, INCLUDING ALPHA(R) BCF, ESSERA(R),
IMPRESSA(R), INNOVA(R), MARQUESA(R) LANA, TRACE(R)
Issued: January 28, 2006
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: POLYPROPYLENE
CAS NUMBER: 9003-07-0
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 98-100
COMPONENT: COLORANTS
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 0-2
COMPONENT: Synthetic Textile Lubricant Proprietary Blend
CAS NUMBER: Not Assigned
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 1-3% on yarn surface
NO HARMFUL REPORT OF ANY COMPONENT FOUND IN ANY PUBLISHED LITERATURE
(See Section 8, "Exposure Controls, Personal Protection", for exposure guidelines)
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=0 FIRE=1 REACTIVITY=0
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: various colors
PHYSICAL FORM: continuous filament fibers and yarns
ODOR: odorless
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: This product has been evaluated and does not require any hazard warning on the
label under OSHA criteria.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
No significant health hazards expected other than possible mechanical irritation.
SKIN CONTACT:
No significant health hazards identified. Particles or fibers may cause slight discomfort similar to rubbing sand
against the skin. Finish may cause mild irritation for those with sensitivity.
EYE CONTACT:
No significant health hazards identified. Particles or fibers may cause slight discomfort similar to getting dust in the
eye. Finish may cause slight irritation.
INGESTION:
No significant health hazards identified.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash exposed skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water.
INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slight fire hazard.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Do not scatter spilled material with
high-pressure water streams. Dike for later disposal. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.
Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
FLASH POINT: 200 F (93.3 C)
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition products or combustion: oxides of carbon
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE: No special requirements.
HANDLING: Keep away from all ignition sources. Use methods to minimize dust.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
YARNS, INCLUDING ALPHA(R) BCF, ESSERA(R), IMPRESSA(R), INNOVA(R), MARQUESA(R)
LANA, TRACE(R):
POLYPROPYLENE (NUISANCE PARTICULATES):
5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA (respirable particulate)
15 mg/m3 OSHA TWA (total particulate)
10 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA
VENTILATION: Avoid breathing dust. Control airborne concentrations below the exposure guidelines.
EYE PROTECTION: None required; however, use of eye protection is good industrial practice.
CLOTHING: None required; however, use of protective clothing is good industrial practice.
GLOVES: None required; however, use of protective gloves is good industrial practice.
RESPIRATOR: None required; however, use of adequate ventilation is good industrial practice.
If dust is generated and ventilation is inadequate, use a NIOSH certified N95 particulate respirator (42 CFR 84).
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: solid
COLOR: various colors
PHYSICAL FORM: continuous filament fibers and yarns
ODOR: odorless
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
MELTING POINT: 320 F (160 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 0.91
WATER SOLUBILITY: <0.1%
PH: Not applicable
VOLATILITY: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products or combustion: oxides of carbon
POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
SKIN IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
DERMAL LD50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
ORAL LD50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
INHALATION LC50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
OTHER TOXICITY DATA:
Specific toxicity tests have not been conducted on this product. Our hazard evaluation is based on information from
similar products, the ingredients, technical literature, and/or professional experience.
Dense dust generated by the handling and/or processing of this material may be irritating to the eyes, skin, nose, and
throat.
No component of this product present at levels greater than 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by the The
International Agency on Research on Cancer (IARC).
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological testing has not been conducted on this product.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Not determined.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Not determined.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID: Not determined.
AIR TRANSPORT IATA/ICAO: Not determined.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: Not determined.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR Part 302.4): This product is not
reportable under 40 CFR Part 302.4.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR Part 355): This
product is not regulated under Section 302 of SARA and 40 CFR Part 355.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIZATION (40 CFR Part 370):
ACUTE: N
CHRONIC: N
FIRE: N
REACTIVE: N
SUDDEN RELEASE: N
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR Part 372): This product is not regulated under Section 313 of SARA
and 40 CFR Part 372.
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: N
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on inventory.
EC INVENTORY (EINECS/ELINCS): Not determined.
JAPAN INVENTORY (MITI): Not determined.
AUSTRALIA INVENTORY (AICS): Not determined.
KOREA INVENTORY (ECL): Not determined.
CANADA INVENTORY (DSL): Not determined.
PHILIPPINE INVENTORY (PICCS): Not determined.
CHINA INVENTORY (IECS): Not determined.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: Product Stewardship and Toxicology
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the foregoing data and safety information, nor is any authorization given or implied to practice any patented
invention without a license. In addition, no responsibility can be assumed by vendor for any damage or injury
resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in
the nature of the product.
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