Date of print 06.04.2006

1. Substance/preparation and company name

TORAYCON 1200MF PBT RESIN

Use: Polymer

Company:
Toray Industries, Inc.
Telephone: + 81 3 3245 5512
Telefax number: + 81 3 3245 5515

Emergency information:
Toray Plastics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Telephone: + 6 04 3988088
Telefax number: + 6 04 3908975

2. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical nature
Polymer based on: polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
CAS Number: 26062-94-2

3. Hazard identification
none

4. First-aid measures

On skin contact:
Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment.

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:
water, foam, dry extinguishing media
Specific hazards:

At temperatures of > 290 °C can be emitted: carbon monoxide, tetrahydrofuran
Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible. Formation of
further decomposition and oxidation products depends upon the fire conditions
Further information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official
regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Methods for cleaning up or taking up:
For small amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.
For large amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.
Additional information: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Protection against fire and explosion:
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Personal protective equipment
General safety and hygiene measures:
None

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form: granules
Colour: white
Odour: odourless
melting range: 220 - 230 °C (DIN 53736)
Ignition temperature: 350 °C (ASTM D1929)
Density: 1,25 - 1,35 g/cm3 (EN/ISO 1183-1)
Bulk density: 600 - 850 kg/m3
Solubility in water: insoluble

10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:
> 290 °C
Hazardous decomposition products:
carbon monoxide, tetrahydrofuran

11. Toxicological information

Additional information:
Based on our experience and the information available, no adverse health effects are expected if handled as recommended with suitable precautions for designated uses.

12. Ecological information

Persistence and degradability

Assessment: Experience shows this product to be inert and non-degradable.

Bioaccumulation potential

The product will not be readily bioavailable due to its consistency and insolubility in water.

Additional information

Add. remarks environment fate & pathway:
Due to the consistency of the product, dispersion into the environment is impossible.
Therefore no negative effects on the environment may be anticipated based on the present
state of knowledge.

13. Disposal considerations

Check for possible recycling.
May be disposed of or combusted with domestic refuse according to local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:
Packs must be completely emptied.
Completely emptied packaging can be given for recycling.

14. Transport information

Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations ( ADR RID ADNR IMDG/GGVSee ICAO/IATA )

15. Regulatory information

Regulations of the European union (Labeling) / National legislation/Regulations
The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives.
Other regulations

16. Other information

Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not
therefore guarantee certain properties. Recipients of our product must take responsibility for
observing existing laws and regulations.

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