SDS

DAK Americas LLC
Safety Data Sheet
SDS Number: DK0002 Page 2 of 7
* Used in SteriPur® and HydroPur™ brands only.
** Used in MB2F394 and MB3F394 products only.
*** Polyester polymers fiber contains less than 3% total finish by weight of fiber. Some components or
degradation products may be released under processing conditions. Where there are hazards associated with
these substances, they are recorded in the appropriate section of the SDS.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
DESCRIPTION OF NECESSARY MEASURES:
INHALATION: No specific intervention is indicated. Call a physician if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT: The fiber is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact, but cleansing the
skin after use is advisable.
EYE CONTACT: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Consult a physician.
INGESTION: No specific intervention is indicated as fiber is not likely to be hazardous by
ingestion. Call a physician if necessary.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE AND DELAYED:
None expected during normal industrial or commercial handling.
INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT:
None expected during normal industrial or commercial handling.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water, Foam, Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
), or Dry Chemical.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM CHEMICAL:
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. When
Polyester Staple Fiber is burned, no unusual combustion gases have been observed, and
its combustion products are similar to those of other organic materials composed of the
same elements.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Keep personnel removed and upwind of fire. Wear
self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT / EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Review Section 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and Section 7. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE
HANDLING before proceeding with clean-up.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during clean-up.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
Polyester staple fibers present no unusual spill or release potential. Shovel or sweep up
for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
Avoid breathing hot vapors, oil mists, and airborne fibers. Wash thoroughly after
handling.