General Information
Version
1.60
Revision date
2003-08-01
Product name
Polypropylene Copolymer
Product Synonyms
Polypropylene copolymer; PP copolymer; PP
Chemical name
__1-Propene, polymer with ethene
CAS No.
9010-79-1
Manufacturer Name
Equistar Chemicals, LP
Emergency telephone
800 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Equistar Chemicals, LP
Section 2
Storage
Keep container dry.Store away from excessive heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.Keep container closed to prevent contamination. TEBE SR RSS Sa ARG TE ATS SE 7S BES BG I as aS BT WS RE EE RE Ears | SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION SEEDS ARTIS TREN LEE SHES NP TS i SUR Rg ES ESOT SEs ES EEN ES SREY GS FO Engineering Controls: Ventillate area to prevent accumulation of dust and fumes. Personal Protection: inhatation Use appropriate respiratory protection where atmosphere exceeds recommended limits. Skin Wear chemical resistant gloves such as Latex Protective clothing such as long sleeves or a lab coat should be wom. Eye: Dust service goggles should be worn to prevent mechanical injury or other irritation to eyes due to airborne particles which may result from handling this product. PR 8 SLE Ee | eS Le Berets | PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES RAE SRO ES TE SOLU Seb i ACEI ON PP NN A ws 2 Not applicable. pH: Not applicable. Vapor Pressure: Viscosity: Not Applicable. Not applicable. Specific Gravity: Solid/Liquid: 0.89 - 0.91 (Water = 1) Water Solubility: Insoluble. Vapor: Not applicable. Octanol/Water Partition Melting/ Freezing Coefficient in Kow: Specific data not available. Point: 162 °C (325 °F) Evaporation Rate: Not applicable. ILI TY AND REACTIV TY ‘Chemical Stability The product is stable. ees 7 r) Conditions to Avoid Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open flame. Incompatibility with: Material may be softened by some hydrocarbons. Reacts with fluorine gas. 1.60 Hazardous Products of Decomposition: Not expected to decompose under normal conditions. Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur. Reactions with Air and Water Does not react with air, water or other common materials. ot 1Y 25 Sa RSTO AOE RLU ATEN neo ak Se STIRS “ca aT Sea ao ras ome, need
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
eee RE ESR REET ORES Summary See component summary. Component Summary: 1-Propene, Polymer with Ethene ACUTE INHALATION EFFECTS: Inhalation of polypropylene dust may cause lung inflammation. Prolonged inhalation of thermal degradation products from polypropylene may cause neurological effects. ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS: Mice given an acute oral dose of 8 g/kg of Polypropylene showed no noticeable toxic effects. SKIN EFFECTS: No adverse effects are expected. Repeated Dose Toxicity A two year test showed no effect in rats fed a diet as high as 20,000 ppm and dogs fed up to 1 g/kg of Polypropylene. Reproductive / Development Effects Not expected to occur. Proprietary Additives Repeated Dose Toxicity No known chronic health effects.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
a, SOULS. RET atlcg Bes SRLS. SSR SES ee So ASE EG SSE Rap SRO acs EE eS | Ecotoxicity: Ecotoxicity is expected to be minimal based on the low water solubility of polymers. Pellets can be harmful to birds and fish if ingested.