Safety Data Sheet

APEL (Natural type)

SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product information
Trade name : APEL (Natural type)
Company/Undertaking Identification
Company : Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Street address : Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2, Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 105-7122, Japan
Responsible Department : Performance Polymers Division
Telephone : +81-3-6253-3489
Telefax : +81-3-6253-4221

SDS Number : 56011E

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
Although none of hazard statements are applicable, this product should be handled with following
precautions.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
Obtain special instructions before use, and DO NOT handle
until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Avoid release to the environment.
Response:
IF exposed or concerned, or if you feel unwell: Get medical
advice/ attention.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/
international regulations.
Do not reuse the container for any other purpose. Dispose of in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

substance/mixture : Mixture

Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration

(Synonyms)
1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene,
1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-, 26007-55-6 95.0 - 99.9%
polymer with ethene

additives trade secret 0.1 - 5.0%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If inhaled : If you feel unwell, remove to fresh air immediately.

Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
If exposed to excessive levels of fumes, remove to fresh air.

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APEL (Natural type)
SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

In case of skin contact : Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Flush skin with large amounts of water, clean off with soap and
water.
Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
If molten polymer contacts the skin, cool immediately with cold
water.
Do not attempt to peel polymer from the skin. Get medical
attention for thermal burn.

In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for several minutes.
Part eyelids with fingers to assure complete flushing.
Check for and remove contact lenses if easily possible.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.

If swallowed : Do NOT induce vomiting.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical
attention immediately.

Protection of first-aiders : Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as

protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face
protection, respirator, safety shoes, etc.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Water jet, Water mist, Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide
(CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing : none

media

Special protective equipment : Respiratory and eye protection required for fire-fighting
for firefighters personnel.
Full protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) should be used for all indoor fires and any
significant outdoor fires.

Further information : Remove all sources of ignition.

Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away.
Remove containers to safe place if possible.
Fight fire from an upwind position.
Keep surrounding areas cool by spraying water.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as

protective equipment and protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face
emergency procedures protection, respirator, protective boots, etc.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away.
Keep upwind, evacuate downwind.
Evacuate immediate area.

Environmental precautions : Do not flush into sewer, river, or any body of water.

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SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

Product is non-biodegradable; may cause long-term adverse

effects in the aquatic environment.

Methods and materials for : Use only non-sparking tools.

containment and cleaning up Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
If the quantity is small, use an electric vacuum cleaner or broom
to sweep and collect the product.
If in molten state, allow it to cool and solidify before proceeding
with disposal methods.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Technical measures : Refer to the "Engineering measures" in Section 8.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Provide hand and eye wash station near work area. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Use only in well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks,
and flame.

Advice on safe handling : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.

Avoidance of contact : Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place.
Keep away from heat, flame, and all sources of ignition.
Store in a segregated and approved area.

Hygiene measures : Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.

Storage
Conditions for safe storage : The floor must be protected from water and impermeable.
The inventory location must be fire-resisting. Make the roof from
nonflammable materials, and do not install the ceiling.
Install appropriate facilities for lighting/ventilating.
Store indoors.
Ground and bond containers and equipment to prevent build-up
of electrostatic charges.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizers

Suitable container and : Polyolefin bags or containers, Polyolefin-lined paper bag

packaging materials for safe
storage

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limit Values

USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) : Not established.

Engineering measures : Provide safety shower and eye wash station near work area.
Provide general or local exhaust ventilation as necessary.

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SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : Use suitable protective equipment as necessary.

Hand protection : Protective gloves

Eye protection : Safety goggles, Eye shield, Face shield

Skin and body protection : Protective suit, Safety shoes, Safety helmet, Apron

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Physical state : solid
Form : pellets
Colour : Clear colorless
Odour : almost odorless

Safety data
pH : Not applicable
Melting point/range : no data available
Boiling point/boiling range : No information available.
Flash point : > 200 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Vapour pressure : no data available
Relative vapour density : no data available
Relative density : 1.00 - 1.05
Water solubility : insoluble
Partition coefficient: : no data available
n-octanol/water
Decomposition temperature : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not expected to form explosive dust-air mixtures.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : no data available

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid : overheating

Incompatible materials : Strong oxidizers

Hazardous decomposition : no data available

products

Hazardous reactions : Vapours may ignite or explode by static electricity or other

ignition sources.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product:

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SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

Acute oral toxicity : Not classified

Acute dermal toxicity : Not classified

Acute inhalation toxicity : Classification not possible

Skin corrosion/irritation : Classification not possible

Serious eye damage/eye : Classification not possible

irritation
Sensitisation : Skin sensitisation: Classification not possible
Respiratory sensitisation: Classification not possible

Germ cell mutagenicity : Classification not possible

Carcinogenicity : Classification not possible

Reproductive toxicity : Classification not possible

STOT - single exposure : Classification not possible

STOT - repeated exposure : Classification not possible

Aspiration toxicity : Classification not possible

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Product:
Acute toxicity
Short-term (acute) aquatic : Not classified
hazard

Chronic toxicity
Long-term (chronic) : Classification not possible
aquatic hazard

Bioaccumulative potential
Product:
Partition coefficient: : no data available
n-octanol/water

Other adverse effects

Hazardous to the ozone layer : Not classifiable

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues : In accordance with local and national regulations.

Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
When outsourcing waste treatment, be sure to notify the
treatment company regarding the hazards before outsourcing.

Contaminated packaging : Empty the container completely before disposal.

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APEL (Natural type)
SDS Number: 56011E Date of first issue: 2013/04/03
Version: 3.0 Revision Date: 2018/11/30

Do not reuse the container for any other purpose. Dispose of in

accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

International transport regulations

IATA
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

IMDG
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Notification status
Japan ENCS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
United States of TSCA: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
America (USA)
European Union REACH: Contact us for information.
Canada DSL: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Australia AICS: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Korea KECI: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
China IECSC: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
New Zealand NZIoC: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Philippines PICCS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
Taiwan TCSI: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.

NOTE:
In the United States, Canada, and European Union, this material is identified as CAS number
26354-85-8 that was assigned based on the principle that polymer should be represented in terms
of its starting materials.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Sources of key data used to : In-house data

compile the Safety Data Information acquired by literature documentation
Sheet

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and
is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with
any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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 Attachment

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Applicable grade name for SDS

Product name ： APEL （Natural type）

SDS No. : 56011E

Grade name HDT（℃） Specific gravity Comment

APL5014DP 125 1.04

APL5514ML 125 1.04

APL5014CL 125 1.04

APL5014KL 125 1.04

APL5014GH 125 1.04

APL5014XH 125 1.04

APL5013VH 125 1.04

APL5016SL 145 1.04

APL5015AL 135 1.04

APL5513TL 105 1.04

APL6011T 95 1.03

APL6013T 115 1.04

APL6015T 135 1.04

APL6509 70 1.02

APL6509T 70 1.02