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Dacron is a registered trademark of Invista, used under license by ADVANSA

1. PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER INFORMATION

Tradename: DACRONADVANSA Polyester Staple

Supplier: ADVANSA GmbHFrielinghauser Strasse 559071 HammGERMANYTel: +49-2388 840 5074Fax: +49-2388 840 5013

2. COMPOSITION / POLYMER INGREDIENTS

Common chemical name: Polyethylene terephthalate

May contain additives and spin finishes, which are all included in the EINECS/ELINCS inventory of chemical substances.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Potential health effect: ADVANSA PET staple fiber itselfis not hazardous. Nevertheless,a significant level of airborne fibersand mists from residual moisture and

surface lubricants should be avoided.The lubricants on the fiberhave been toxicologicallyevaluated and found to begenerally of low order oftoxicology.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Move to fresh air.

Eye contact: Wash eyes with plentyof water. If irritation developsor persists, consult a physician.

Skin contact: After extensive contact or if irrtation occurs.wash skin with soap and water

Ingestion: No specific intervention indicated. Obtain

medical attention

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Water and all commonly extinguishingmedia

Specific hazards PET fibers will burn if exposed to

fire.Depending on temperature andavailability of oxygen; combustiongases contain mainly water, carbondioxide and carbon monoxide.

Protection of firefighters In case of smoke wear self-containedbreathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Should not require special measures for clean-up. Shovel or sweep upfor disposal.A routine cleaning of processing areas is necessary to avoid accumulation of dust.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Technical protective measures: Exposure to fiber fly, dust anddecomposition products of spin finishesshould be avoided by ventilation orvacuum cleaning. Take precautionarymeasures against static discharges.Avoid dust formation in confined areas.During processing, dust may formexplosives in air.

Storage regulations: Keep away from heat and sources ofignition. Store siliconised fibers in abuilding with sprinklers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parametersRespirable dust: 8h TWA = 5 mg/m

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Personal protective equipment: Not required for normal handling.

Eye/face protection: Safety glasses.

Industrial hygiene: Work area, equipment and clothingshould be cleaned regularly. Do not eat,drink or smoke in the workplace

9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Solid (fiber)

Color: raw-white or optical brightened or colored

Odour: Odourless

Rel. Density: 1.3 - 1.4 g/cm (at 20 C)

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Melting range: 200 - 260 C

Solubility in water: Not soluble

Decomposition temperature: > 350 C

Autoignition temperature: 510 C

Flash Point: Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable

Conditions to avoid: None reasonably foreseeable

Materials to avoid: Strong acids and strong bases, strongoxidizing agents

Decomposition products: No decomposition if used as directed

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

If used under normal conditions, there is no known negative health effectalleged to this fiber. Animal tests confirm negligible toxicity.For critical end-uses such as food contact or medical applications,please consult your supplier first.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product is not associated with any known negative ecological effects.Spin- and overlay-finishes will be removed by water, which should betreated in a waste water plant to comply with local regulations.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

This product can be recycled, disposed off as solid waste in landfills, or burnedin suitable installations subject to local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONS

PET fibers are not classified as dangerous good compared with UN, ECIATA or any derived organization regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

As an article, the product does not need to be labeled in accordance with ECdirectives or respective national rules.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet uses the formal and listing of EC-Directive 91/155.Please note that this directive applies to chemical substances while the product

described herein is defined as an article.

It is intended to inform about aspects that are relevant for the use in industrialapplications. ADVANSA does not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracyor completeness of the information contained herein.

The suppliers' recommendations for use and processing the materialshould be obeyed. Especially consult your supplier if the material is to be used

in special applications such as in the food industry, for hygiene or medicalend-use.

MEDICAL USE:

Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implementationin the human body.