Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Polypropylene

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 

Chemical Family:

Polyolefin

Formula:

(C3H5)n

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

 

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

Appearance & Odor:  Solid pellets, essentially odorless

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam.

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Material will not urn unless preheated. Cool containers that are exposed to fire with water. Treat as a solid that can burn. Molded parts generally burn slow with low smoke density and flaming drips. Under certain conditions it ca burn with a high smoke density.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure:

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity  Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of : Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide & Nitrogen Oxide.

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

 

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site. Use absorbent materials: clay, sawdust, kitty litter, or fuller's earth.

Waste Disposal Method: Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator.

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

 

Special:

Mechanical:  Required

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Rubber boots and protective clothing. .

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions:  

 Last Review: March 2007