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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC TRAY
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Trade Names: Total lmpact Polystyrene
Common Names/Synonyms: Polystyrene, HIPS, MIPS
Product Use: Flooring tray
Manufacturer: Total, P O Box 674411, Houston,TX 77267-4411
Telephone: (800) 322-3462 | FAX: 713-483-5293 | Emergency Number: (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
Chemical Name CAS No. % by Wt Exposure Limits
Polystyrene (lmpact) 9003-55-8 100 Not available.
Physical State and Appearance Solid pellets
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.
Routes of Entry 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 sensitive individuals may experience eye irritation upon contact.
Heated Polymer Eye contact can cause serious thermal bums.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.
Inhalation Negligible at room temperature. Nuisance dusts can be irritating to the upper
respiratory tract. lrritating vapors may form when the polymer is processed at high
temperatures.
Ingestion No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts.
Potential Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classied NONE by NTP. None by OSHA.
3 (Not classiable for human) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available
Medical Condition Aggravated There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged
exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Overexposure Signs/Symptoms Not available. (See Toxicological Information-Section 11)
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area.
Eye: Rinse with water for a few minutes. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Skin: Polymer: NO known EFFECT on skin contact, rinse with water for few minutes.
Heated Polymer: For serious burns from heated polymer get medical attention. In case of skin contact,
immediately immerse in or ush with clean, cold water.
Ingestion: No First Aid procedures are needed.
Notes to Physician: Not available.
SnapSys Polystyrene Plastic Tray Material Safety Data Sheet, Version 1.4, 11/2013