SUMIKAEXCEL PES Specifications

SUMIKAEXCEL PES is certified to numerous industry standards and specifications. The list below summarizes the certifications obtained to date.

Flame retardance

SUMIKAEXCEL PES is compliant with UL94 V-0. UL is a product safety standard established by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. The standard grade is registered with UL746B.

Food contact area

US

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES have been confirmed to comply with the requirements set forth in the US Food Packaging Materials Regulations (FDA 21 CFR §177.2440).

Europe

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES have been confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the European food packaging material regulation "Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011."

Japan

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES are composed of ingredients listed on the positive list based on Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the revised Food Sanitation Act and Notification No. 370. SUMIKAEXCEL PES 3600P, 4100P, 4800P, 5200P, 5400P, 5900P, 7600P, 5003PS, 3600G, 4100G, and 4800G have obtained a confirmation certificate issued by the Polyolefin and Styrene Hygienic Association. There are grades other than those listed, so please contact us for the latest acquisition status. The Polyolefin and Styrene Hygienic Association was dissolved in March 2021 and its operations were taken over by the Food Contact Material Safety Center. The confirmation certificate remains valid.

Water contact area

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES have obtained NSF61 "Drinking Water System Components (materials used for drinking water)" certification.
For more information, please visit the NSF website.

Medical field

Some grades of SUMIKAEXCEL PES have undergone ISO 10993 and USP CLASS VI testing. Please contact our staff for more information.

Note

The contents of this document are based on currently available materials, information, and data and may be subject to revision based on new knowledge.

(1) Handling Precautions

The following points are the main points for handling SUMIKAEXCEL PES. Please use them to safely handle SUMIKAEXCEL PES. Please be sure to read the safety data sheet that has been prepared separately for handling precautions for SUMIKAEXCEL PES before use. Please investigate the safety of any additives other than SUMIKAEXCEL PES that you use yourself.

① Safety and health precautions
Be careful to avoid eye or skin contact or inhalation of the gas generated during drying and melting of SUMIKAEXCEL PES. Also, do not directly touch the hot resin. When drying and melting, it is necessary to install local exhaust ventilation and wear protective equipment (protective glasses, protective gloves, etc.).

2. Caution regarding combustion
SUMIKAEXCEL PES is UL94 V-0 compliant and flame retardant, but should be handled and stored away from heat and sources of ignition.
In the unlikely event of combustion, toxic gases may be produced. To extinguish the fire, use water, foam, or powder extinguishing agents.

3) Disposal precautions
SUMIKAEXCEL PES can be disposed of by landfill or incineration. When disposing of it in a landfill, follow the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Law and entrust the disposal to a certified industrial waste disposal company or local government. When incinerating it, use combustion equipment and dispose of it in accordance with the Air Pollution Control Law and other laws. There is a risk of toxic gases being generated during incineration.

④Storage precautions
Store SUMIKAEXCEL PES at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight, water leaks and humidity.

(2) Conformity standards

SUMIKAEXCEL PES comes in a variety of grades that have acquired or been approved by standards set by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL), such as UL94 and UL746, as well as standards by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For details, please refer to the technical information pamphlet or contact our staff. If you are considering using it for other special purposes, please contact our staff and we will consult with you individually.

(3) Security Trade Control

SUMIKAEXCEL and SUMIPLOY grades do not fall under Articles 1 to 15 of the Export Trade Control Order.
However, it falls under Article 16 of Appendix 1 of the same Ordinance (catch-all regulation).

(4) Use

SUMIKAEXCEL PES is intended for general industrial use. If you are considering using it in the following applications that require high reliability due to the risk of harm to human life or property, please be sure to contact us in advance.

① Medical and food applications
(Instruments, parts, and components that come into direct contact with the human body, etc.)

②Transportation equipment applications
(Materials that form the framework of structures in which people enter, such as aircraft, automobiles, trains, and ships, and materials that are directly involved in the operation of transport equipment)

③ Other uses equivalent to those mentioned above

(5) Other

The values stated in this document are not guaranteed values. Please be aware of intellectual property rights, etc. when using the product.
Updated: January 7, 2022