Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Common Name Cellulose Acetate Tow Code FT
MSDS# 20070806-114000
Supplier DAICEL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
2-18-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8230, Japan Validation Date 2008/12/05
TOKYO HEAD OFFICE CELLULOSE COMPANY
Phone : +81-3-6711-8252
Filter Tow Print Date 2008/12/05
Synonym

Trade name Cigatow Responsible DCCOosaka

Name
Material Uses Industrial applications: Industrial use
In Case of JAPAN : See Supplier Phone
Emergency Number
Manufacturer DAICEL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. E U : P h o n e
2-18-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8230, Japan +49-(0)6196-470-350 [Daicel
(Europe) GmbH]
USA : Phone +1-201-461-4466
[Daicel(U.S.A).INC.]

Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients

Name CAS # % by Weight

1) Cellulose Acetate Tow 9004-35-7 92.6

2) White pigment(Titan oxide) 13463-67-7 0.46
3) Greasy agent for fiber（purified mineral oil 8042-47-5, 1338-39-2, 9005-64-5 0.84
and nonionic surfactant）
4) Water 6.1
5) Acetone 67-64-1 0.5

Name Exposure Limits

1) Cellulose Acetate Tow Not available.

2) White pigment(Titan oxide) Not available
3) Greasy agent for fiber（purified mineral oil Not available
and nonionic surfactant）
4) Water
5) Acetone See Section 8

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Physical State and Solid. (Fibrous solid.)
Appearance

Emergency Overview No specific hazard.

Routes of Entry No special affair

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Non-irritating to the eyes. Non-corrosive to the eyes.

Skin Non-corrosive for skin. Non-irritant for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin.

Inhalation Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. Non-irritant for lungs. Non-sensitizer for lungs. Non-corrosive for
lungs.
Ingestion Non-hazardous in case of ingestion.

Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical Conditions Not available
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
Overexposure Not available.
/Signs/Symptoms
See Toxicological Information (section 11)

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Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Flush eyes with water. Seek medical attention if irritation lasts.

Skin Contact No action

Inhalation No action

Ingestion Because this Product can not be absorbed through gastrointestinal system, its not necessary to be
vomited.
Notes to Physician Not available.

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.

Auto-Ignition Temperature 340 to 390°C (644 to 734°F)

Flash Points Not available.

Flammable Limits Not available.

Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Non-flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks, of heat.
Various Substances

Explosion Hazards in Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks, of heat.
Presence of Various
Substances
Fire Fighting Media Water or powder dry chemical are effective.
and Instructions
Protective Clothing (Fire) Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Special Remarks on Fire Not available.

Hazards
Special Remarks on Not available.
Explosion Hazards

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill and Leak Not applicable

Large Spill and Leak Not applicable

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Handling Under a pre-determined using condition, any particular pretreatment is not required. Contact with oxides
should be avoided.
Storage With caring to a-wet or breakage of bale, it should be kept in normal package. Kept indoors less humidity
while preventing the substance from exposing directly to the sun to be heated at a high temperature.

Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls No special requirement for equipment.

Personal Protection
Eyes Not applicable

Body Not applicable

Respiratory Not applicable.

Hands Not applicable.

Feet Not applicable.

Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)

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Personal Protection in Not applicable

Case of a Large Spill

Product Name Exposure Limits

1) Acetone TWA: 500 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
STEL: 750 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State and Solid. (Fibrous solid.) Odor Slight odor
Appearance

Molecular Weight Not available. Taste Not available.

Color White.
Molecular Formula (C6H7O2(OH)3-x(CH3COO)x)n ；(Cellulose
Di Acetate)
pH (1% Soln/Water) Not available.

Boiling/Condensation Point Not aplicable.

Melting/Freezing Point 235 to 260°C (455 to 500°F)

Critical Temperature Not available.

Specific Gravity 1.3 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure Not applicable.

Vapor Density Not applicable

Volatility Not available.

Odor Threshold Not available.

Evaporation Rate Not available.

VOC Not available.

Viscosity Not available.

LogKow Not available.

Ionicity (in Water) Not available.

Dispersion Properties Not available.

Solubility Acetone, Acetone:Ethanol(9:1), Dioxane, Diacetonealcohol,

Physical Chemical Not available.

Comments

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.

Conditions of Instability Possibility of hydrolysis at high humidity, depolymerization by mineral acid, and de-acetylation by alkalies.

Incompatibility with Not considered to be reactive.

Various Substances
Hazardous Decomposition Not available.
Products

Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Toxicity to Animals LD50 ： >5000 mg/kg [rat] (Cellulose diacetate), >12000mg/kg[rat] (Titan Oxide),
132.5ml/kg[mouse](Greasy agent for fiber), 5800 mg/kg[rat](Acetone).
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.

Other Toxic Effects on Non-corrosive for skin. Non-irritant for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin.
Humans Non-hazardous in case of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. Non-irritant for lungs.
Non-sensitizer for lungs. Non-corrosive to the eyes. Non-corrosive for lungs.

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Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals

Special Remarks on Not available.

Chronic Effects on Humans

Special Remarks on Other Not available.

Toxic Effects on Humans

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Not available.

BOD5 and COD Not available.

Biodegradable/OECD Not available.

Mobility Not available.

Products of Degradation not available

Toxicity of the Products of not available

Biodegradation

Special Remarks on the Not available.

Products of Biodegradation

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Information Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.

Waste Stream Not available.

Consult your local or regional authorities.

Section 14. Transport Information

UN Number Not applicable.

DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Marine Pollutant Not pollutant.

Special Provisions for

Transport
ADR/RID Classification Not controlled under ADR (Europe).

IMO/IMDG Classification Not controlled under IMDG.

ICAO/IATA Classification Not controlled under IATA.

Section 15. Regulatory Information

HCS Classification Not controlled under the HCS (United States).

U.S. Federal Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Cellulose Acetate Tow

SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.

International Regulations
EINECS Not available.

DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.

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International Lists Not available.

State Regulations
California prop. 65: No products were found.

Section 16. Other Information

Hazardous Material Health 0 National Fire Fire Hazard

Information System Fire Hazard 1 Protection 1
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) Health
0 0 Reactivity
Reactivity 0
Specific Hazard
Personal Protection a

References Non

Other Special TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Considerations

Validated by DCCOosaka on 2008/12/05 Verified by DCCOosaka.

Printed 2008/12/05

Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any
of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of 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 that exist.