POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER

INDORAMA POLYESTER INDUSTRIES SINOPEC YIZHENG CHEMICAL FIBRE

PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED CO.LTD.
I. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION INGREDIENTS
1) Chemical characterization of the fibre : 1) Chemical characterization of the fibre :
Polyethylene terephthalate Polyethylene terephthalate
2) CAS NO : 25038-59-9 2) CAS NO : 25038-59-9
3) May Contain : <3% additives, spin
finishes
II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
1) Most important hazards : none
2) Specific hazards : none
III. FIRST AID MEASURES

1) Inhalation : move to fresh air in case of 1) Inhalation : no specific intervention is

accidental inhalation of fumes from indicated. Consult a physician if necessary.
overheating or combustion. Consult a
physician after significant exposure.

2) Skin contact : the fibre is not likely to be

2) Skin contact : wash off with soap and
hazardous by skin contact, but cleansing the
water. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
skin after use is advisable.

3) Eye contact : flush eye(s) immediately 3) Eye contact : flush eye(s) immediately
with plenty of water. If eye irritation persist, with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
consult a specialist. Call a physician.

4) Ingestion : no specific intervention is

indicated as fibre is not likely to be
hazardous by ingestion. Consult a physician
if necessary.

IV. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

1) Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon 1) Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon
dioxide (CO2), dry powder, foam, water. dioxide (CO2), dry powder, foam, water, fire
extinguishing agent.

2) Special protective equipment for fire- 2) Special protective equipment for fire-
fighters : wear self-contained breathing fighters : wear air respirator, wearing
apparatus. protective clothing.

V. ACCIDENTAL RELASE MEASURES

1) Personal pre-cautions : none 1) Program protection, protective equipment
and emergency response personal : note
the combustibility
2) Environmental precautions : none 2) Environmental protection measures :
collection and disposal.
VI. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage should be clear of dust & oil
1) Handling : 1) Handling :
Technical measures/precautions : Technical measures/precautions :

a. Exposure to fibre fly, dust and When carrying, to light unloading, prevent
decomposition products of spin finishes broken packages. According to the warning
should be avoided by using ventilation signs of lifting operation.
and/or vacuum cleaning
a. Exposure to fibre fly, dust and When carrying, to light unloading, prevent
decomposition products of spin finishes broken packages. According to the warning
should be avoided by using ventilation signs of lifting operation.
and/or vacuum cleaning

b. Take precautionary measures against

static discharges.

c. Avoid dust formation in confined areas.

During processing, dust may form explosive
mixture in air.
2) Storage : 2) Storage :
Technical measures/storage conditions : Technical measures/storage conditions :
a. Keep away from heat and sources of Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep
ignition away from fire, heat, avoid direct sunlight.
b. Store siliconised fibres in a building with
sprinkters.
c. Keep away from oxidizing agents, acids,
& alkalis.
VII. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
1) Control parameter
Respirable dust : 1) Engineering control : dust, heating, drying
and other environment must be increased
8-h TWA = 5 mg/m3; (1990)
ventilation, respiratory protection in place pr
2) Personal protection equipment : Not mechanical ventilation is not good.
required under normal use.
a. Eye protection :
Safety glasses.
b. Hygiene measures :
Regular cleaning of equipment,
work area and clothing.