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SAFETY DATA SHEET - SDS
PET – (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)
In accordance to Regulations (CE) 1907/2006, (CE) 1272/2008 and (EU) 453/2010 (Annex I).
SECTION I – SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE – PET
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
(CHEMICAL NAME): POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
CAS #: 25038-59-9
REACH# Polymer – Exempt from registration
PRODUCT’S MAIN APPLICATIONS: Main raw-material for the manufacturing of PET
bottles in the food industry.
Manufacturer /Supplier:
COMPANHIA INTEGRADA TEXTIL DE PERNAMBUCO – CITEPE – PQS
Rodovia PE 60, km 10, ZI - 3B, Suape - Ipojuca / PE
CEP: 55.590-000 - Brazil
Telephone Number: + 55 (81) 3311 4500
Fax Number: + 55 (81) 3366 7701
E-mail:
[email protected] TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR EMERGENCIES:
Telephone Number for Emergencies: + 55 (81) 3366 7777 – 24 hours / day
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SECTION II – IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS
SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE TO REGULATION (CE) No. 1272/2008:
RISK CLASS CODE AND RISK RISK STATEMENT RISK WARNING
CLASS CATEGORY
Not Not Classified Not Classified Not Classified
Classified
CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE TO THE DIRECTIVE 67/548/CEE:
Classification Risk Symbol Risk Phrases
Not Classified Not Classified Not Classified
MAIN ADVERSE EFFECTS
PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL EFFECTS: No adverse physical-chemical effect is expected under normal
usage conditions.
INGESTION WITH EFFECTS TO HEALTH: Unknown.
EXPOSURE VIA INHALATION: During combustion, produces gases which are toxic and
irritating.
SKIN CONTACT: Contact with molten material causes thermal burns.
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation by mechanical action.
SENSITIZATION: Not dangerous.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Inert material, not considered as dangerous.
Does not present any particular risk to the environment, given
that the recommendations presented under Section XIII related
to the elimination, as well as national norms or local norms
applicable to this purpose.
LABELING ACCORDING TO REGULATION No. 1272/2008/EC:
PICTOGRAM(S) Not provided.
WARNING Not provided.
RISK STATEMENT Not provided.
OTHER RISKS (WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION):
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL RISKS: Non-oxidizing according to CEE criteria.
SECTION III – COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION
NAME OF THE COMPONENT POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE - PET
CONCENTRATION Variable
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STRUCTURAL FORMULA
CHEMICAL FORMULA (C10H8O4)n
MOLECULAR WEIGHT Variable
SUBSTANCE WITH COMMUNITY OEL NO
CAS NAME Polyethylene terephthalate
CAS NUMBER 25038-59-9
IUPAC NAME Polyethylene terephthalate
EC NUMBER No Applicable
IMPURITY/IMPURITIES (IF CLASSIFIED) There are no impurities.
ADDITIVE/ADDITIVES (IF CLASSIFIED) There are no additives.
RAW MATERIAL AND COMPOSITION
MONOMER COMPOSITION CAS No. REACH No.
PTA - Purified Terephthalic Acid 82 – 86 % 100-21-0 01-2119485970-27-0058
MEG - Monoethylene Glycol 32 – 35 % 107-21-1 01-2119456816-28-0024
IPA - Isophthalic Acid 2–5% 121-91-5 01-2119488938-12-0010
DEG - Diethylene Glycol 1–2% 111-46-6 N/A
SECTION IV – FIRST AID MEASURES
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST AID MEASURES:
CONTACT WITH THE EYES If molten material gets in contact with the eyes, immediately
wash with water in abundance. Seek medical help
immediately.
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN In case of burns with molten material, immediately wash with
water in abundance and soap. Do not remove the material
from the skin. This type of burn shall be treated as a thermal
burn.
INGESTION The absorption of this material is not expected by the digestive
system, thus, it is not necessary to cause vomiting.
INHALATION Does not apply specifically.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND LATE):
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ACUTE AND LATE EFFECTS Not provided.
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NECESSARY:
MEDICAL MONITORING In case of contact with molten material, cool the
product with water; never remove from the skin. The
emergency treatment as well as the medical
treatment after super-exposure must be directed
towards the control of the entire patient condition for
all symptoms and the patient’s clinical condition.
ANTIDOTES, IF SUCH ARE KNOWN Unknown
CONTRAINDICATION Unknown
IMMEDIATE TREATMENT AT THE WORK Not provided
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SECTION V – FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
APPROPRIATE FIRE
Water, foam, CO2, dry powder.
EXTINGUISHING METHODS:
NON-APPROPRIATE FIRE
Do not use water jet / water based fire extinguisher.
EXTINGUISHING METHODS:
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. The smoke can also contain
COMBUSTION SUBSTANCES: combustible products from different compositions, presenting
risks of explosions when in contact with air.
The material, as a powder, may compose explosive
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
combinations with air.
Independent breathing equipment and proper protective clothing
FIREFIGHTER’S PROTECTION:
must be used when extinguishing the fire.
SECTION VI – MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL SPILL
Ventilation: good general ventilation is sufficient for all foreseen
operational processes.
Breathing Protection: no protection is necessary under normal
conditions. In dusty atmospheres, use breathing equipment with
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
dust filter.
Eye protection / face: use protective goggles.
Skin Protection: use thermal insulating gloves when handling
molten material.
Decontamination recommended measure: washing the eyes.
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Collect in proper receptacles and treat as non-dangerous
industrial residue.
Avoid spreading the product. Prevent that the product or water
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
from emergency sources contaminate water streams, gully,
culverts or sewage systems.
Collect spilled material and transfer it to proper recipients for final
disposal as reprocessing material or residue. Be careful once
CLEANING METHODS:
such spills may be very slippery.
SECTION VII – HANDLING AND CONSERVATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE SAFE HANDLING:
HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS Does not require specific or special technical
measures.
When opening the packaging, protect the body and
face. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be
worn during handling.
PERSONAL HYGIENE Handle the material respecting general safety rules
RECOMMENDATIONS and industrial hygiene. Avoid any sort of physical or
chemical contamination.
CONDITION FOR THE SAFE CONSERVATION INCLUDING ANY INCOMPABILITIES:
Stability: stable under normal conditions.
Avoid heating / excessive heat.
Avoid any sort of contamination.
Avoid exposure to the elements, which causes packaging and product degradation by the action of
humidity and UV rays. Store product at room temperature, in well ventilated and dry location. Protect
from direct and indirect heat sources.
RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES
RELATED TO:
POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES Do not expose product to high temperatures and heat
sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Do no expose to the elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURE No restriction procedure is expected.
TEMPERATURE Do not expose the product to temperatures above 260ºC,
once it degrades the product with properties loss.
SUNLIGHT Do not expose the product to direct sunlight.
HUMIDITY Do not store in humid location.
VIBRATION No restriction procedure is expected.
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MATERIAL TO SUSTAIN SUBSTANCE’S INTEGRITY:
STABILIZERS Usage of stabilizers is not expected.
ANTI-OXIDIZING Usage of anti-oxidizing is not expected.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING VENTILATION General good ventilation is sufficient for all
expected operational processes.
WAREHOUSE SPECIFIC PROJECT Not requested based on the classification.
PACKAGING COMPATIBILITY Please, check Section X.
SPECIFIC FINAL USE: There are no specific recommendations.
SECTION VIII – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
CONTROL PARAMETERS:
EUROPEAN / NATIONAL WORK EXPOSURE Limit Value (Brazil, Ordinance MTE (sic) 3.214/78
LIMITS
NR 15 – Annex 11)
OTHER EUROPEAN / NATIONAL WORK Limits not established
EXPOSURE LIMITS
EUROPEAN (BEI) / NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL Limits not established
LIMITS
OTHER EUROPEAN (BEI) / NATIONAL Limits not established
BIOLOGICAL LIMITS
RECOMMENDED MONITORING Limits not established
PROCEDURES
DNEL VALUES (acronym in English, level Limits not established
derived from exposure without effects)
PNEC VALUES (acronym in English, probable Limits not established
concentration without effects)
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
PROPER ENGINEERING CONTROLS: The adoption of proper engineering controls is also
based on the Risk Assessment performed by the
employer under its working conditions
(substance’s usage), mainly when a standardized
exposure scenario is not available.
Personal Protection Measures, for example, If the risk assessment results performed in
accordance to Directive 98/24/EEC demonstrate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): that the collective and general measures for risk
management are no sufficient to reduce risks and,
if the exposure to the substance may not be
reduced by other contaminant means, the proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) must be
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adopted in accordance to the appointed in the EN
guidance.
FACE AND EYES PROTECTION Anti-impact hermetic safety goggles for chemical
products or face protection.
SKIN PROTECTION
Leather waterproof gloves or PVC gloves
HANDS PROTECTION
OTHERS – BODY PROTECTION Select proper protection equipment based on the
usage activity and possible exposure.
BREATHING PROTECTION No protection is necessary under normal conditions.
In dusty atmospheres, use suitable breather with
filter for fine dust.
THERMAL RISKS Not foreseen for standard use.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL EXPOSURE: Environmental controls are not necessary.
SECTION IX – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
COLOR: Varies according to the formula
ODOR: Odorless
pH: Does not apply (product is not soluble in water).
BOILING POINT: There is no relevant information available.
FUSION POINT: 22º C - 260º C
IGNITION POINT: There is no relevant information available.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
There is no relevant information available.
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: There is no relevant information available.
STEAM PRESSURE: There is no relevant information available.
DENSITY: > 1 g/cm³
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
VOLATILE MATERIAL (%): There is no relevant information available.
COMPOSTOS ORGÂNICOS
There is no relevant information available.
VOLÁTEIS:
OUTRAS INFORMAÇÕES: There is no relevant information available.
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SECTION X – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal usage conditions.
POLYMERIZATION RISKS: There is no relevant information available.
CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES OR
There is no relevant information available.
MATERIAL:
DECOMPOSITION HARMFUL At high temperatures, volatile organic components may be
PRODUCTS released from product.
SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product considered as not dangerous according to the European
CONTACT WITH THE EYES:
Union Directive Norms.
Product considered as not dangerous according to the European
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN:
Union Directive Norms.
Product considered as not dangerous according to the European
INHALATION:
Union Directive Norms.
Product considered as not dangerous according to the European
INGESTION:
Union Directive Norms.
CHRONIC EFFECT ON HUMAN Product considered as not dangerous according to the European
BEINGS: Union Directive Norms.
SECTION XII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: No harmful/ adverse effect for the environment was reported
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADATION: No harmful/ adverse effect for the environment was reported
MOBILITY: No harmful/ adverse effect for the environment was reported
BIOACCUMULATION: No harmful/ adverse effect for the environment was reported
OTHER HARMFUL EFFECTS: No harmful/ adverse effect for the environment was reported
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SECTION XIII – FINAL DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Recycle the product to the maximum. If necessary to recycle,
use a crushing and agglomeration operation. Take all necessary
TREATMENT METHODS AND
precautions to avoid creating dust / fine powder. The non-
PRODUCT FINAL DISPOSITION,
recycled product may be disposed as other general plastics.
RESIDUE AND USED PACKAGING
Incinerate only in proper facilities. Eliminate residue according
to the local applicable legislation.
SECTION XIV – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified for transport in accordance to the Regulation RID/ADR, IMO/IMDG, ICAO/IATA.
Transport in great quantities according to Annex II from MARPOL 73/78 and IBC Code: Not Applicable.
SECTION XV – REGULATION INFORMATION
All other information regarding regulations are recorded if not presented under other sections / subsections
from the Safety Data Sheet.
REGULATION / SAFETY, HEALTH AND European Label Declaration: handle in accordance
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION SPECIFIC to the good practices for industrial health and
FOR THE SUBSTANCE hygiene.
European Inventory for Chemical Substances
Available in the Market (EINECS): this product is
not currently listed.
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SECTION XVI – OTHER INFORMATION
BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCES: There is no relevant information available.
ACRONYM:
- ACGIH: American Conference of Industrial Hygienists
(Conferência Americana de Higienistas Industriais e Governamentais)
- ADR: Agreement over the transportation of harmful substances on roads/highways
(Acordo sobre o transporte de mercadorias nocivas por Estrada)
- BCF: Bioconcentration Factor (Fator bioacumulado)
- BEI: Biological Exposure Index (Indici di esposizione biologica)
Índices de Exposição Biológica (Indici di esposizione biologica)
- CAS: Chemical Abstract Service ( American Chemistry Society)
Serviço Abstrato Químico (divisão da Sociedade Americana de Química)
- CLP: Classification, Labeling and Packaging (Classificação, Rotulagem e Empacotamento)
- CMR: Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Toxic for reproduction (Carcinogênico, Mutagênico, Tóxico para a reprodução)
- EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances
(Inventário Europeu sobre as Substâncias Comerciais existentes)
- EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency (Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos EUA)
- GHS: Global Harmonized System (Sistema Globalmente Harmonizado)
- IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (Agência Internacional para Pesquisa sobre o Câncer)
- IATA: International Air Transport Association Code (Código da Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo)
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Código Marítimo Internacional de Mercadorias Nocivas)
- IUPAC: International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (União Internacional de Química Pura e Aplicada)
- LOEL: Lowest Observed Effect Level (Menor Nível de Efeito Observado)
- N.A.: No Applicable
- N.A.: No Available
- NOAEL: no observed adverse effect level (Nenhum Nível de Efeito Adverso Observado)
- NTP: National Toxicology Program (Programa Nacional de Toxicologia)
- OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit (Limite de Exposição Ocupacional)
- OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Administração de Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional)
- PPE: Personal Protection Equipment (Equipamento de Proteção Pessoal)
- PBT: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances (Substâncias Tóxicas, Biocumulativas e Persistentes)
- RID: Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail (Regulamento relativo ao
transporte internacional ferroviário de mercadorias nocivas)
- TLV/TWA: Threshold Limit Value-Time-Weighted Average (Valor Limite/ Limite de Tolerância)
- vPvB: Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative (muito persistente, muito bioacumulado)
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ATTEMPT TO DESCRIBE THE PRODUCT FROM THE
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS POINT OF VIEW ACCORDING TO MSDS (ACRONYM IN ENGLISH FOR
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS) FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
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