Biaxially Oriented Polyester FILM

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date of Preparation : 2010.11.30

SECTION 1 : CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product Details

Product Name : Polyester Film
Trade Name : ASTROLL
Chemical Name : Poly(ethylene terephthalate) or Poly(oxyethylene oxyterephthaloyl)
Chemical Formula : -(OCH2CH2O2CC6H4CO)n-
Molar Mass : Repeat unit Molar Mass = 192.2
Chemical Family : Polyester (Aliphatic Polyester)
Usage : Optical Application

1.2 Company Identification

Manufacturer's Name and Address : Kolon Industries, Inc.
Film Production Team
1002, Ungmyoung-Dong, Gimcheon-City
Gyungsangbuk-Do 740-180, Korea

Telephone Number : 82-54-429-7616

Emergency Telephone Number : 82-54-429-7610

1.3 Contact Point

Designation : Film Production Team of KOLON
Tel. No. : 82-54-429-7616

Note : The contact point given should direct a caller to someone who clarify
information or provide further information and/or a bibliography of the
product. The titles of a position or section should be inserted.

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT

Chemical Name CAS No. Proportion Exposure Limit Toxicity Data

Poly(oxyethylene
25038-59-9 > 99.5% - -
-oxyterephthaloyl)

SECTION 3 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Solid Films

Odour : Odourless
Solubility : Not Soluble in Water
Boiling Point (℃) : -
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg at 25℃) : -
Percentage Volatiles : -
Evaporation Rate : -
Vapour Density : -
Specific Gravity : 1.38 ~ 1.41g/cc
Flash Point (℃) : Above 440℃
Autoignition temperature (℃) : Above 480℃
Flammable limit (%) and other properties if applicable : -

SECTION 4 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Most important hazards : None

Specific hazards :
Eye contact with polyethylene terephthalate particles may cause mechanical irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Patch tests with humans resulted in no skin irritation
or skin sensitization. Decomposition products caused by overheating polyethylene
terephthalate may cause skin, eye or respiratory tract irritation
Health hazard data : No adverse health effects have been attributed to polyester film.

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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SECTION 5 : FIRST AID MEASURES

Ingestion : No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to be

hazardous by ingestion.
Eye contact : Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water. If eye irritation persists, consult a
specialist
Skin contact : Wash off with soap and water. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Inhalation : Move to fresh air in case of fumes from overheating or combustion.
Consult a physician after significant exposure.
Notes to physician : None

SECTION 6 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media : Any common extinguishing medium can be used.

carbon dioxide(CO2), dry powder, foam, water
Fire fighting instruction : Use heavy protective device against exhaled air when fire fighting in
enclosed rooms. In the event of fire , wear self-contained breathing
apparatus, wear NIOSH/MSHA approved SCBA & FULL protective
equipment (FP N). Comply with "Regulations for fire protection in
plastics processing plant"
Special hazards : Skin burns by molten material have to be treated in hospital.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards : Use water spray to disperse vapor.

SECTION 7 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Leak and/ Spill : Mechanical pick-up and removal (Danger of Slipping)

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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SECTION 8 : HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling :
Heavy gauges of polyester film can contain sharp edges, proper protective gear, such as
gloves, is recommended. Silicon coated grades of polyester film can create a slip hazard.
walking areas should be kept clear of the film.
Unwinding , winding and passage of polyester film through and over rollers will tend to
generate a strong electrostatic charge on the web. Static discharge devices should be
properly positioned at such points to eliminate the charge and to prevent uncontrolled
discharge from the web.
This is particularly required in potentially explosive atmospheres and to protect personal
from the effect of a static discharge. Certain antistatic grades are available.
Storage : None specified

SECTION 9 : EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

a. Exposure Limit : -
b. Engineering measures : -
c. Personal protection
i. ingestion : not required
ii. Eye : not required
iii. Skin : not required
iv. Inhalation : not required

SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Condition to avoid
Incompatibles
Decomposition Products
Hazardous polymerization : None
: High temperature, Free radical sources. When heated above
310℃, gaseous decomposition products are released, which
are irritating to nerves. Do not over heating.
: strong oxidizing agents and strong bases
: Toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acetaldehyde

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data :
To the best of our knowledge, the polyester film is not hazardous to health and doesn't
have any toxicological properties if it is properly handled and duly used to the purpose.
Avoid the inhalation of vapours released in thermoplastic processing.
Carcinogenicity :
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater
than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Reproductive Effect : None
Effects of over exposure : None
Chronic effects : None
Target organs : None

SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility & Bioaccumulation : None

Biodegradability : None
Aquatic Toxicity : None
Ecologically neutral
Owing to the product's consistency, a dispersion in environment is not possible Waste can
be recycled

SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Dispose in accordance with all applicable national environment laws and regulations. - in
disposal site or incineration plant.

US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions

This product is not regulated as a hazardous waste by the U.S.Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations

SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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There are no restrictions or special conditions for shipment.

SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product is not subject to "Dangerous materials regulation".

US Feaderal
TSCA
CAS # 25038-59-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory

CERCLA
None

SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION

NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

is the registered trademark for Kolon Industries' biaxially oriented polyester film.

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