Caution: Generally recognized as a low industrial hazard. Inhalation of vapor from thermal processing may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract.

Physical Data

• Physical State: Solid (film or sheet)
• Color: Opaque
• Odor: Slight
• Specific Gravity (water=1: 0.90 - 0.91Percent Volatile by Volume (%): Negligible
• Softening Point: 160-170 Degrees C
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Negligible
• Vapor Density (AIR=1): Not applicable

Fire and Explosion Hazard

• Flashpoint: N/A
• Means of Extinction: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemicals
• Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing to prevent contact with skin&eyes. Polypropylene is a slow burning plastic which emits a dense black smoke.
• Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Combustion products may be hazardous

Reactivity Data

• Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: None known
• Incompatibility: Potassium Permanganate, Liquid Chlorine, fuming Nitric acid and other string oxidizing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic oxidation products, smoke and fumes.
• Polymerization: Will not occur.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

• Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or has stopped, administer artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth) or oxygen is indicated. Call a physician.
• Skin: When necessary, garments for protection against hot materials should be used to prevent contact with molten Polypropylene.
• Eyes: Wear Chemical safety goggles to prevent eye contact. A face shield should be used when appropriate to prevent contact with molten polypropylene.
• Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control the emission of air contaminants.
• Other Protective Equipment: Emergency eye wash stations should be available in the work area. General dilution ventilation may assist with the reduction of air contamination concentrations.
• Special Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid excessive breathing of vapor fumes. Or smoke which may be released during thermal processing. Store in a cool, dry area.

Transportation Information

Regulatory Information

• DOT (USA) Classification: not regulated
• TSCA Status: This product appears on the TSCA.
• HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health - 0, Flammability - 0, Chemical Reactivity-0
• NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health - 1, Flammability -0, Chemical Reactivity-0

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment.

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