: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion

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1 Date of issue SDS: 01/03/2012 SDS Version: 2.0 Review date SDS: 09/07/ Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Chemical type Name Trade name : Substance : : CAS no : Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses Industrial/Professional use spec Use of the substance/mixture Uses advised against 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet QCP B.V. Mauritslaan 6129 EL Urmond - The Netherlands sds@qcpolymers.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : : Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion : Use in open, semi-open or closed processes Country Official advisory body Address Emergency number IRELAND (REPUBLIC OF) National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital PO Box Beaumont Hospital Beaumont Road UNITED KINGDOM 2. Hazards identification Guy's & St Thomas' Poisons Unit Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital Trust 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] 9Dublin Avonley Road SE14 5ERLondon Not classified Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD] Not classified Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects 2.2. Label elements Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] No labelling applicable 2.3. Other hazards 3. Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substance Name Product identifier % Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC Polypropylene (PP) (CAS no) Not classified Name Product identifier % Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] 25/02/2015 EN (English) 1/5

2 Polypropylene (PP) (CAS no) Not classified For the full text of R- and H-phrases in this section, see section Mixture 4. First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general First-aid measures after inhalation First-aid measures after skin contact First-aid measures after eye contact First-aid measures after ingestion : Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact with hot product. :. : Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact with hot product. : Then wash with plenty of water. : Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries after inhalation Symptoms/injuries after skin contact Symptoms/injuries after eye contact Symptoms/injuries after ingestion Symptoms/injuries upon intravenous administration : Dust from this product may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. : Risk of thermal burns on contact with molten product. : Can occur: eye irritation. :. : Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No specific first aid measures are required. 5. Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard Explosion hazard Reactivity General measures : carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam, hazy water. : Not classified as flammable by EC criteria. : Dust may form flammable and explosive mixture with air. :. : Avoid dust formation Advice for firefighters Firefighting instructions Protection during firefighting Other information (firefighting) : Evacuate the personnel away from the fumes. : Self contained breathing apparatus. : Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment Emergency procedures For emergency responders Protective equipment : Respiratory protection. : Avoid inhalation of vapours. : Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection Environmental precautions Avoid dust formation. Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For containment : Sweep or shovel spills into appropriate container for disposal. Other information (accidental release) : Collect spilled polymer: It could cause falls (Danger of slipping) Reference to other sections 7. Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling Handling temperature : Avoid dust formation. : room temperature 25/02/2015 EN (English) 2/5

3 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical measures Storage conditions Prohibitions on mixed storage Storage area Containers : requirements Containers : material selection 7.3. Specific end use(s) : Minimize generation of dust. : Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area. :. : No special storage required. : Keep container closed when not in use. :. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Polypropylene (PP) ( ) France VME (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ Dust limit values Germany TRGS 900 Occupational exposure limit value (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ inhalable dust limit value (3 mg/m3 respirable) Spain VLA-ED (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ Dust limit values United Kingdom WEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ inhalable dust limit value Switzerland VME (mg/m³) 5 mg/m³ Dust limit values Italy - Portugal ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ inhalable dust limit value (4 mg/m3 respirable) 8.2. Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Materials for protective clothing Hand protection Eye protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection Environmental exposure controls : Either local exhaust or general room ventilation is usually required. :. : Gloves. : Safety glasses. :. : In case of dust formation use respirator with filter: : Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected. 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance : Natural colour plastic pellets. Colour : depends on the pigment. Odour : odourless. Odour threshold ph Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Melting point : C Freezing point Boiling point Flashpoint : 350 C Approximately Auto-ignition temperature : > 380 C Decomposition temperature : Product is stable under normal conditions. Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour pressure Relative vapour density Relative density Absolute density : < 1 g/cm³ 25/02/2015 EN (English) 3/5

4 Solubility Log Pow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosive properties Oxidising properties Explosive limits : Water: Insoluble 9.2. Other information 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Product is stable Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Overheating Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products On burning: release of carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide. 11. Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects LD50 oral rat LD50 dermal rat LD50 dermal rabbit LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l/4h) LC50 inhalation rat (ppm/4h) 12. Ecological information Toxicity Ecology - general Ecology - air Ecology - water : Not dangerous. : Not dangerous. : Product is practically insoluble in water, in view of its consistency and insolubility in water, no ecological problems are to be expected if the product is properly handled. The product is not readily biodegradable Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability BSB COD ThOD BOD (% ThOD) Bioaccumulative potential Log Kow Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Material is inert and not expected to be biodegradable or toxic. not bioaccumulative. Mobility in soil None 25/02/2015 EN (English) 4/5

5 Surface tension Ecology - soil Not dangerous Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT assessment Other adverse effects Environmental and other adverse effects Other information (adverse effects) no PBT substance : The product does not have any known adverse effects on the environment. : No adverse health effects were noted. 13. Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Regional legislation (waste) Waste treatment methods Ecology - waste materials : Comply with applicable regulations for solid waste disposal. : If recycling is not possible, eliminate in accordance with local valid waste disposal regulations. : If recycling is not possible, eliminate in accordance with local valid waste disposal regulations. Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. 14. Transport information No transport regulation applicable 15. Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU-Regulations Contains no REACH candidate substance Other information, restriction and prohibition regulations : Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management National regulations LGK Storage class VbF class Chemical safety assessment no CSR necessary 16. Other information Data sources : : : (Published data). This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 25/02/2015 EN (English) 5/5