SUMIKAEXCEL PES conforms to many industrial standards and specifications, and has received certifications. The following is a list of the certifications that have been obtained.

Flame retardancy

SUMIKAEXCEL PES conforms to UL94 V-0. UL is a product safety standard established by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard grades are registered in UL746B.

Food Contact Field

U.S.A.

Confirmed that some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES meet the requirements set forth in the “FDA 21 CFR § 177.2440” of the food packaging material regulations in the United States.

Europe

Confirmed that some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES meet the requirements determined in the “Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011” for food packaging material regulations in Europe.

Japan

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES contain ingredients on the positive list under Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the Revised Food Sanitation Act and Notification No. 370. Confirmation certificates issued by the Hygienic Olefin And Styrene Plastics Association have been obtained for SUMIKAEXCEL 3600P, 4100P, 4800P, 5200P, 5400P, 5900P, 5003PS, 3600G, 4100G, and 4800G. There are grades other than those listed here, so please contact us for the latest acquisition status. The Japan Hygienic Olefin And Styrene Plastics Association was dissolved in March 2021. Their work was taken over by the Food Contact Materials Safety Center. The confirmation certificate remains valid.

Water Contact Field

NSF61 “Drinking Water System Components” has been obtained for some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES. For details, please visit the NSF site <https://www.nsf.org/>.

Medical Field

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES have been tested for ISO 10993 and USP CLASS VI. For more information, please contact us.