Material Safety Data Sheet

According to ANSI Z400.1-2003
Date Printed: 04-26-2007   

Section 1 - Product and Company Information

Product Name: Polypropylene Rod

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Urethane Supply Company24 Hour Emergency Contact800-424-9300
1128 Kirk Rd.Customer Information Number800-424-9300
Rainsville, AL 35986

Section 2 - Hazards Identification

Appearance:
Odor:
Hazards of Product:
  

HMIS Rating (Scale 0 - 4)

NFPA Ratings
HEALTH  0  Health = 0
 1 
0 0
Health = 0
FIRE  1  Fire = 1Fire = 1
PHYSICAL  1  Physical = 1Reactivity = 0
PERSONAL PROTECTIONBPersonal Protection = B 


Potential Health Effects

Eye Contact:The cool solid material is not expected to cause eye irritation. Thermal burns may result from contact with the hot material.
Skin Absorption:If molten material comes in contact with skin, cool under ice water or a running stream of water. Do not attempt to remove the material from the skin. Removal could result in severe tissue damage. Get medical attention.
Inhalation:Prolonged or repeated inhalation of vapors or fumes from the heated material may be irritating to the upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion:N/A

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

ComponentCAS #Amount
 
Propylene ethylene copolymer9010-79-1>95%
Stabilizers<5%

Section 4 - First-Aid Measures

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing for structural fire fighting
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: If liquid material is spilled, allow it to cool and solidify. Place material in disposal containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.
Personal Precautions:
Environmental Precautions:

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

General Handling: Keep out of reach of children. For professional use only. Not intended for sale to the general public.
Other Precautions:
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

ComponentSourceTypeValueRemarks
Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Goggles or safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Not normally required.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If ventilation cannot be acquired, wear NIOSH approved respirator.
Hygenic Measures: Wash hands before eating, smoking or using the washroom.
Other Protection Measures: None
Engineering Controls: No special ventilation is usually necessary. However, if operating conditions create high airborne concentrations of gasses or fumes, special ventilation may be needed.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Black resinous rods, approximately 1/8 in in diameter.
Flash Point: 325F
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: 0.88-0.92
Solubility in Water: Not Soluble

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability/Instability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: All plastic materials may generate static electricity and should not be used around explosive mixtures.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ketones, acrolein, aldehydes, unidentified organic compounds.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Ingestion

<5%
Skin Absorption
<5%
Inhalation
<5%

Section 12 - Ecological Information

CHEMICAL FATE

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal Method:
Contact local environmental or health authorities for approved disposal if this material. If safe and practicable, reclaim material.
Container Disposal: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information

DOT


Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Superfund Amendments and Reathorization Act of 1986 (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312

The following table list hazardous components and the regulatory lists for which they are required to be reported.
ComponentCAS #AmountSARA 313 ListedKnow to California to cause cancerPennsylvania Hazardous Substance ListMassachusetts Hazardous ListedRhode Island ListedCERCLAEPA CancerogenityIARC CancerogenityNTP CancerogenityTLV CanerogenityNIOSH CancerogenityOSHA Cancerogenity

Section 16 - Other Information

Legend
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Hygenists
CFRCode of Federal Regulations
DFGDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
HMISHazardous Materials Identification System
IARCInternational Agency for Research on Cancer
MAKMaximum Allowable Concentration (German)
MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheet
NFPANational Fire Protection Association
NIOSHNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OELOccupational Exposure Limit
RCRAResource Conservation and Recovery Act
STELShort Term Exposure Limit
TLVThreshold Limit Value
TWATime Weighted Average

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.