General Information
Revision date
2004-10-29
Product name
Polypropylene Copolymer
Product Synonyms
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer
Chemical name
Polymer
CAS No.
9010-79-1
supplier name
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State and Solid. (Solid) Appearance Emergency Overview Irritating vapors to respiratory system and eyes may form when polymer is processed at high temperatures. Molten or heated material in skin contact can cause severe burns.
Principle Routes of Exposure
FOR HOT MATERIAL: Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes This product is not known to cause eye irritation. However, as with any chemical, some sensititive individuals may experience eye irritation upon contact. Heated Polymer: Eye contact can cause serious thermal burns. Vapors formed when polymer is heated may be irritating to the eye. Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact. However, in light of good industrial hygiene, exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Heated Polymer: skin contact can cause serious thermal burns. Inhalation Negligible at room temperature. Nuisance dusts can be irritating to the upper respiratory tract. Irritating vapors may form when the polymer is processed at high temperatures. Ingestion No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Polypropylene is not a known carcinogen. Classified NONE by Effects NTP, NONE by OSHA. 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. Overexposure No information available. /Signs/Symptoms See Toxicological Information (Section 11)
