SDS

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Section 5 – Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing agents: Dry chemical, foam, water fog or carbon dioxide. Avoid using direct streams of
water on molten burning material
Hazards during fire-fighting : Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, original monomer other hydrocarbon.
Protective equipment : Use a mask with universal filler. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and
full protective clothing.
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions : Avoid inhalation and direct contact.
Environmental precautions : Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Cleanup : Collect spilled material using a method that minimizes dust generation (e.g. wet
methods, HEPA vacuum). Place waste in an appropriate container for disposal.
Use care during clean-up to avoid exposure to the material and injury from
broken containers.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Handling : Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid dust generation. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. Accumulations of dust should be removed from settling areas.
Storage conditions : Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area or silo away from sources of heat, flame
and sparks. Ventilate enclosed storage areas, such as trailers and railcars,
before entering. Have emergency equipment for fires and spills readily
available.
Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure limits
Component Name
Reference
TWA
ppm
mg/m3
Propylene Ethylene copolymer
Italy-OEL
-
10
Canada-OEL
-
10
Polypropylene
Italy-OEL
-
10
Canada-OEL
-
10
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No special respiration protection is normally required.
Eye protection : Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield.
Protective clothing : Gloves required when handling hot material. In case of fire, wear MSHA/NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.
Ventilation : Provide adequate ventilation when processing material at elevated temperatures.
Other protective equipment: N.A
Engineering Controls : For molten materials: Provide mechanical ventilation; in general such ventilation
should be provided at compounding/ converting areas and at fabricating/ filling work
stations where the material is heated. Local exhaust ventilation should be used over
and in the vicinity of machinery involved in handling the molten material.