Formosa Plastics MSDS Sheet
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1.PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Product Name: | Formolene PP Copolymer |
| Product Code: | Formolene PP Copolymer, All Grades |
| Chemical Family: | Polyolefin |
| Chemical Name: | Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer |
| CAS No: | 9010-79-1 |
| Synonyms: | Polypropylene Copolymer, PP Copolymer, Block Copolymer, Random Copolymer, TPO |
| Formula: | (C3H6)x-(C2H2)Y |
| Technical Information: | (361) 987-7453 |
2.PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
| No. Components | CASNo. | Percent (%) | OSHA PEL |
| P PP Copolymer | 9010-79-1 | 100 | Not established |
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3.PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Form: | Pellets |
| Color: | Translucent |
| Odor: | Slightly paraffinic |
| Molecular Weight: | Not applicable |
| Boiling Point: | Not available |
| Melting Point: | 248 - 338°F (120 - 170°C) |
| Freezing Point: | Not applicable |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.9 (water = 1)Bulk Density: 400 - 600 kg/M3 |
| Vapor Density: | Not applicable (air = 1) |
| Evaporation Rate: | Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure: | Not applicable |
| % Volatile: | Not applicable |
| pH: | Not applicable |
The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification.
4.FIRE HAZARD DATA AND FIGHTING METHOD
| Flash Point: | Not applicable |
| Autoignition: | Not established |
| Flammable Limits In Air (LEL, %): | Not applicable |
| (UEL, %): | Not applicable |
| Extinguishing Media: | Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-type or universal type foam, water spray. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedure: | Thermal decomposition may occur at temperature greater than 390 degrees C. In the event of a fire, wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing. Extinguish fires with water, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water jet. |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: | Avoid accumulation and dispersion of dust to reduce explosion potential. Fire may produce irritating gases and dense smoke. |
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5.HUMAN HEALTH DATA
| Emergency Overview: | Practically nontoxic. |
| Primary Route(s) of Exposure: | Inhalation, Eye, Skin Contact |
Potential Health Effects and Symptoms
of Over-Exposure
Negligible hazard at room temperature under normal use.
| Eye Contact: | Solid particles or dust may cause transient irritation as a result of mechanical abrasion. Process fumes may cause irritation. |
| Skin Contact: | Essentially no irritation to skin. Mechanical injury only. Hot solid may cause thermal burns. |
| Inhalation: | Exposure to dust at high concentration may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | May cause choking if swallowed. |
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Not expected. Copolymer is generally accepted as being biologically
inert.
No specific antidotal treatment, symptomatic support required.
| Carcinogenicity: | NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No |
6.FIRST AID MEASURES
| Eye Contact: | Immediately wash eyes with water for at least 15 min. Consult physician if irritation or other symptoms occur. |
| Skin Contact: | For serious burns, get medical attention. In case of skin contact with hot polymer, immediately immerse in or flush with clean, cold water. |
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. Consult physician if irritation of respiratory passages occurs. |
| Ingestion: | Consult physician. |
| Notes to Physician: | No known delayed effects following single exposure. |
| Other Instructions: | None |
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7.EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
| Eye Protection: | Safety glasses |
| Skin Protection: | Gloves required when handling hot material |
| Respiratory Protection: | None required in normal use of product. NIOSH approved dust mask recommended if dusty conditions exist. |
| Engineering Control: | Ventilation Requirements - General General ventilation should be sufficient. However, if operating conditions create high airborne concentrations of this material, special ventilation may be needed. If thermal processing results in irritating fumes, special ventilation may be needed. If handling results in dust generation, special ventilation may be needed to ensure that dust exposure does not exceed the OSHA PEL for nuisance dust. |
| Required Work/Hygiene Procedure: | Minimize contact with skin. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, chewing, or using restroom facility. Dusted clothing and shoes should be thoroughly cleaned before reuse. |
Exposure Guidelines:
| No. | Components | OSHA – PEL | ACGIH-TLV |
| P | Polypropylene Copolymer | None Nuisance dust: 10mg/M 3 TWA |
None |
8. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE CONTROL MEASURES
Response to Spills: Sweep up and
recycle if feasible
9. HANDLING AND STORAGE
| Handling: | Maintain good housekeeping. Spilled materials may create a slipping hazard. Remove dust from settling areas to prevent any secondary potential dust explosion or fire hazards. Electrostatic charge may build up during handling. Grounding of equipment is recommended. |
| Storage: | Store in a dry place and away from direct sunlight. |
| Container Use: | Keep containers closed. |
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
| Stability: | Stable |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Strong oxidizers |
| Hazardous Decomposition: | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | Will not occur |
11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
| Disposal Method: | It must be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and local environmental control regulations. |
| Recycle/Reclaim: | Recycling or reclamation of Polypropylene Copolymer should be encouraged where possible. |
12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| DOT Shipping Name: | Not listed |
| DOT Label: | Not regulated |
| DOT Hazard Class: | Not applicable |
| UN/NA Number: | Not applicable |
| Hazard Label(s): | Not applicable |
| Hazard Placard(s): | Not applicable |
| Packing Group: | Not applicable |
| Bulk Packaging: | Not applicable |
| RQ: | Not applicable |
| Emergency Response Guide (ERG) No.: | Not applicable |
13. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The information provided below can be subject to misinterpretation. Therefore, it is essential the following information be interpreted by individuals trained in its evaluation.
| Chemical | Toxicity Data |
| Polypropylene | No toxicology data available. |
Polypropylene Copolymer is not considered hazardous materials under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
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14. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data is available on the adverse effects of this product on the
environment. Neither COD or BOD data are available. Fish or birds
may eat pellets which may obstruct their digestive tracts.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
Polypropylene Copolymer
| OSHA Status: | None |
| EPA Clean Air Act Status: | None |
| EPA Clean Water Act Status: | None |
| TSCA Status: | TSCA Inventory (40 CFR710) listing |
| CERCLA RQ: | None |
| SARA Title III Polypropylene Copolymer |
| Section 302* | Section 313** | Section 311/312*** |
| None | None | None |
*Reportable quantity of extremely hazardous substance,
Sec. 302
*Threshold planning quantity, extremely hazardous substance, Sec.
302
**Toxic chemical. Sec. 313
**Category as required by Sec 313 (40CFR372.65C). Must be used on
Toxic Release Inventory form.
***Hazard category for SARA Sec.311/312 reporting
H1=acute health hazard
H2=chronic health hazard
P3=fire hazard
P4=sudden release of pressure hazard
P5=reactive hazard
| RCRA Status: | If disposed of in its purchased form, this would not be a RCRA hazardous waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste (40CFR261.20-24). |
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION: The following chemicals are
specifically listed by individual states; other product-specific
health and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be
applicable
for state requirements. For details on your regulatory requirements,
you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
| State | Chemical | Regulation |
| None | Polyethylene Copolymer | None |
Product Name: Formolene PP Copolymer International: None
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
| NFPA | HMIS |
| Fire - 1 | Health - 0 |
| Health - 0 | Flammability - 1 |
| Reactivity - 0 | Reactivity - 0 |
| Specific Hazard - None | Personal Protection Index – E |
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. Neither Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas nor any of its subsidiaries assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas assumes no legal responsibility for loss, damage or expense arising out of, or in any way connected with, the handling, storage, use or disposal of this product.
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