SICOMIN







                             MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET





Product Code(s):                  Feltrex 150, Feltrex 330, Armstrim 50



Date of Issue:                          27/07/01                    Issue No : 001



Product Description:              Fibre Type:                100% Polyester

Company / business:

   Registered company name: SICOMIN Composites

   RN 568 BP 23 Châteauneuf-les-Martigues cedex � France

   Phone: 33.(0)4.42.42.30.20        Fax: 33.(0)4.42.81.29.29         e-mail:

   composites@sicomin.com

   Emergency telephone No.: ++33 1 45 42 59 59 .

   Association/Organization: ORFILA.





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1)    TOXICOLOGICAL DATA



      From information derived from our raw materials suppliers, as far as we are aware,

      there are no known hazards to health and safety posed by the product. This is

      provided that the product is used for its intended purpose and in accordance with the

      recommendations in this document.



2)    BURNING BEHAVIOUR



      In common with most other textile materials, nonwoven fabrics are readily

      combustible when brought into contact with excessive heat or naked flame and will

      produce gaseous products which are harmful and should not be inhaled.



      Thermoplastic materials, which include fabrics and some packaging material, will

      melt at high temperatures. The molten material should not be allowed to contact the

      skin, to which it may adhere, thus causing localised burns.



      Burning fabric or packing may be extinguished using normal extinguishing methods,

      for example water spray.



3)    IN USE PRECAUTIONS



      3.1        Do not ingest.





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     3.2    Keep away from excessive heat or flames.



     3.3    Some individuals may be sensitive to skin contact after prolonged exposure.



     3.4    In common with other textile materials during converting operations there is a

            possibility of the fabric shedding small amounts of nuisance dust.



4)   PERSONAL PROTECTION



     Not normally required, but the use of light gloves and/or respiratory protection is

     recommended in appropriate circumstances.









5)   STORAGE AND HANDLING



     5.1    Keep dry and well ventilated.



     5.2    Storage of fabric does not constitute a fire hazard, but if involved in a fire it

            may emit smoke and toxic fumes.



     5.3    The fabric may be supplied in rolls which could be heavy and, therefore, good

            lifting practices should be employed.



6)   DISPOSAL



     6.1    Landfill:



            Disposal of fabric on an approved landfill site should not pose a hazard to the

            environment.



     6.2    Incineration:



            When burned the fabric will produce gaseous products. The exact nature of

            these products will depend on such factors as the temperature of combustion

            and the amount of oxygen available. In common with similar products, users

            of incineration equipment

            should ensure that complete combustion is achieved.



7)   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



     The safety data shown in this document applies to the products(s) named, and is

     given in good faith based on the most up to date information available to SICOMIN.

     This document does not cover the effect of combining the product with other

     materials, In these circumstances it is the responsibility of the user to ensure

     adequate safety data is obtained.





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