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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No: SB786
Date -Revised: 06/27/2001
Revision No: 5
PRO-FAX SB786
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PRO-FAX SB786
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Propylene/Ethylene Copolymer Pellets
MANUFACTURER Basell Canada Inc. 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
339 LaSalle Road NUMBERS Emergency Phone: (613) 996
Corunna, Ontario 6666
N0N 1G0
Contact: CANUTEC
Product Stewardship: 519-481-1111
Basell USA Inc. Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300
Three Little Falls Centre
2801 Centerville Road
P.O. Box 15439
Wilmington, DE 19850-5439
Contact: CHEMTREC
Product Stewardship: 302-996-6000
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Wt.% CAS# EINECS#
9010-
Propylene ethylene copolymer >95
79-1
Stabilizers (trade secret) <5
COMMENTS:
This product is not considered a hazardous material at temperatures below the melting point as
determined by Basell according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act definitions and
regulation, including the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. This product is not
considered a controlled substance by Basell according to Canada's WHMIS regulations.
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Threshold Limit Values (TLV) or Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) values are not established.
This material is not expected to cause physiologic impairment at low concentration. Until a
specific TLV is adopted by ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Hygienists), or an
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) PEL standard is issued, Basell suggests
that this material be treated as a nuisance dust or particulate in accordance with the
recommendations of ACGIH.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Translucent to white solid pellets
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Spilled material may present a slipping hazard. This product
as shipped is not classified as a combustible dust; however, a combustible concentration of
dust may occur if fines are suspended in air. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
When working with the material at temperatures above the melting point, the material will
begin to decompose producing fumes that can contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
ketones, acrolein, formaldehyde, aldehydes and other unidentified organic compounds that
come from the breakdown of the material. Adequate room and extruder ventilation should
be provided to minimize exposures.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Process vapors may irritate eyes.
SKIN: Exposure to molten resin may cause thermal burns.
INGESTION: Not Applicable
INHALATION: Process vapors may cause respiratory tract irritation.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Irritation or redness.
SKIN: Not Applicable
INGESTION: Not Applicable
INHALATION: Irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
ACUTE TOXICITY: Process vapors may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
CHRONIC: None Known
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CARCINOGENICITY: None Known
MUTAGENICITY: None Known
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICTY
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None Known
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: None Known
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None Known
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eye, Inhalation
TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: None Known
CANCER STATEMENT: This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by OSHA,
IARC or NTP.
IRRITANCY: Exposure to process vapors may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
SENSITIZATION: None Known
WARNING CAUTION LABELS: Burn Risk - Avoid contact with molten resin.
Explosion Risk - Prevent accumulation of dust particles.
Slipping Risk - Keep walking surfaces free of spilled material.
Vapor Risk - Provide ventilation to avoid exposure to process vapors.
COMMENTS HEALTH: None
HEALTH HAZARDS: Process vapors may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Spilled material may present a slipping hazard.
Exposure to molten resin may cause thermal burns.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Molten Resin: If molten material comes in contact with the 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.
INGESTION: Not Applicable
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
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breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
ANTIDOTES: Not Applicable
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: Not Determined
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Determined
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires
involving this material.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
ketones, acrolein, formaldehyde, aldehydes, unidentified organic compounds.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product as shipped is not a combustible dust. However, a
combustible concentration of dust may occur when fines are suspended in air.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Standard procedures for Class A fires.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained pressure demand
breathing apparatus, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
SENSITIVE TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Static discharge could be an ignition source for
a combustible concentration of dust.
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: Not Applicable
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
LARGE SPILL: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Keep pellets out of waterways.
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LAND SPILL: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
AIR SPILL: Not Applicable
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container.
RELEASE NOTES: None
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
HANDLING: Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
STORAGE: This product may react with strong oxidizing agents and should not be stored
near such materials. Store boxes and bags of material in areas protected with automatic
sprinklers.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 60掳C (140掳F) maximum
LOADING TEMPERATURE: Not Determined
STORAGE PRESSURE: Not Determined
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Store in a cool place below 140 F, 60 C.
LOADING TEMPERATURE NOTES: Not yet Determined
SHELF LIFE: Not Determined
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY: Not yet Determined
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD: Material may accumulate static
charges during transfers. Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide adequate room ventilation.
Provide adequate ventilation at the extruder to minimize exposure to process vapors.
Eliminate ignition sources during repair and maintenance operations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
SKIN: When handling or processing resins at elevated temperatures or in a molten state,
wear protective clothing over the skin to prevent contact.
RESPIRATORY: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134, ANSI
Z88.2 and/or CSA Z94.4-93 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions
warrant use of a respirator.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: When handling or processing resins at elevated temperatures
or in a molten state, wear protective clothing over the skin to prevent contact.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Not Established
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS: Eyewash fountains and safety showers should be easily
accessible.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOR: Slight waxy odor
APPEARANCE: Pellet
COLOR: Translucent to white
FREEZING POINT: Not Applicable
MELTING POINT: >120掳C (248掳F)
DENSITY: Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.88 to 0.92
VISCOSITY: Not Available
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not Available
(VOC) NOTES: Not yet Determined
COMMENTS:
PHYSICAL STATE: None
PERCENT VOLATILE: < 0.4%
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable
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VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable
BOILING POINT: Not Applicable
WATER SOLUBILITY: Negligible
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
POLYMERIZATION: Product will not undergo polymerization.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: At elevated temperatures the material
will begin to decompose, producing fumes that can contain carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, ketones, acrolein, formaldehyde, aldehydes, unidentified organic compounds.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing materials.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS: None Known
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not Available
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not Determined
DISTRIBUTION: Not Determined
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Not readily biodegradeable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: (1) Recycle (reprocess). (2) Incineration including energy
recovery of waste material in a permitted facility in accordance with local, state or
provincial and federal regulations. (3) Landfilling in a licensed facility in accordance with
local, state or provincial and federal regulations.
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RCRA HAZARD CLASS: This product is not judged to be a hazardous waste by any
local, state or federal regulations; however, it may be listed as industrial waste in some
states or provinces.
This product is not listed in the U.S. federal hazardous waste regulations, 40 CFR 261.33
paragraphs (e) or (f), i.e., chemical products that are considered hazardous if they become
wastes. It does not exhibit any of the hazardous characteristics listed in 40 CFR 261 Subpart
C. State or local hazardous waste regulations may apply if different from the federal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES: This product is not regulated by DOT, IMO, IATA,
Canadian TDG and associated regulations, ADR or RID.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
TITLE III NOTES: This product is not subject to SARA Title III requirements.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: All ingredients in this product are in compliance with TSCA.
OSHA HAZARD COMM. RULE: This product is not considered a hazardous material at
temperatures below the melting point as determined by Basell according to OSHA
definitions.
CLEAN WATER ACT: This product is regulated under EPA's Clean Water Act/NPDES
rules as "floating material". In addition, this product is considered "significant material"
under the EPA's storm water permit rules.
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM): This
product is not considered a controlled substance under WHMIS.
This MSDS meets WHMIS format requirements.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT: All ingredients in this product
are listed under CEPA on the DSL.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY REGULATORY: All ingredients are in compliance with
EINECS/ELINCS.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE: update
APPROVED BY: Richard T. LeNoir TITLE: Safety and Reg. Affairs Specialist
REVISION SUMMARY Revision #: 5
This MSDS replaces the June 03, 1998 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
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Land Spill Air Spill
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Shelf Life
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Hazardous Decomposition Products
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Distribution Ecotoxicological Information
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from sources
which Basell considers reliable and accurate to the best of Basell's knowledge. The information
relates only to the specific product described above, and not to use of the product in combination
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with another material. Customers and other users should read this MSDS and the product label
carefully before using the product. Basell neither assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume on
Basell's behalf, any liability in connection with the use of the information in this MSDS.
Customers and other users should do their own testing before making commercial use of the
product to ensure that the product is fit for the intended application and that the product can be
used, and any waste material disposed of, safely, properly, and legally based on the customer's or
other user's circumstances.
BASELL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE CUSTOMER
OR OTHER USER OF THE PRODUCT ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER USED ALONE OR IN COMBINATION
WITH OTHER MATERIALS. BASELL'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, FOR BREACH OF
CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE (INCLUDING THAT OF BASELL)
OR OTHER TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED
IN AMOUNT THE PURCHASE PRICE OF BASELL PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO
WHICH SUCH CAUSE AROSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BASELL BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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