For Chemical Emergency Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident Call CHEMTREC Day or Night Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300 Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-741-5970 (collect calls accepted) A SCHULMAN INC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CH04063FDA White for PP Description: Custom Compounded Plastics Item Number: 1246513 Revision Date: October 16, 2014 Contact for Information / Manufacturer Identification: A. Schulman, Inc A. Schulman, Inc. 3637 Ridgewood Rd 103 Railroad Avenue Fairlawn, OH 44333 Stryker, OH 43557 419-682-3311 Customer Service: 1-800-54-RESIN Email: ea@us.aschulman.com SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1 Emergency Overview HMIS (US only): Health 1, Fire hazard 1, Reactivity 0 NFPA: Health 0, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 2.2 OSHA Regulatory Status All ingredients are encapsulated by the polymer and therefore not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). 2.3 Potential Health Effects Routes of entry for solids include eye and skin contact, ingestion, and inhalation. Refer to Section 4 for First Aid Measures. 2.4 Potential Environmental Effects None known SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS# Chemical Min % Max% 13463-67-7 Titanium Dioxide 40 75 112926-00-8 Amorphous Silica 1 10
SECTION 4 Eyes: Skin: Inhalation: Ingestion: SECTION 5 FIRST AID MEASURES Flush with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. For thermal burns, immediately flush with cold water. Do not attempt to remove polymer from skin. Seek medical attention. Leave exposed area and seek fresh air. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing equipment. Extinguishing media to include water, foam, CO2, and dry chemical. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spilled material may cause a slip hazard. Vacuum or sweep material and place in a disposal container. SECTION 7 Handling: Storage: SECTION 8 HANDLING AND STORAGE See 8.3 Personal Protective Equipment Keep container closed to prevent contamination EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Exposure Guidelines Chemical PEL TWA Titanium Dioxide 15 15 Amorphous Silica 8 8 Special characteristics or information: No special characteristics listed for this product. 8.2 Engineering Controls Localized ventilation is recommended. 8.3 Personal Protective Equipment Eyes/Face: Hands: Skin: Respirator: Hygiene: Safety glasses Cotton gloves for handling molten plastic Protective clothing for contact with molten plastic NIOSH approved respirator for dust generation from normal processing operations Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking. Page 2 of 4
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical Condition: Odor: Flash Point: Flammability (solid, gaseous): Minimum limit of Explosion: Maximum limit of Explosion: Vapor Pressure: Relative density: Bulk density: Water solubility: PH Value VOC Content Solid Pellet Odorless at ambient temperature Characteristic plastic odor during heating Insoluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY This product is stable and non-reactive. Hazardous decomposition of products can occur if overheated or ignited. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Based on our experience and the information available, no adverse health effects are expected if handled as recommended with suitable precautions for designated uses. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Refer to Section 6. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Preferred options for disposal are (1) recycling, (2) incineration with energy recovery, and (3) landfill. Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and local regulations. SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION This product is not regulated under the following regulations: United States Department of Transportation (DOT) United States Coast Guard regulations International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations International Air Reports Association (IATA) regulations Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) regulations European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) regulations Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) regulations Page 3 of 4
All hazardous components, if any, are encapsulated and not considered dangerous. SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Reference Section 3. All components of this product are on or exempt from listing on the US TSCA inventory and on Canadian DSL inventory. SARA Title III Reporting Not required California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These are inert plastic pellets. We are choosing to provide this warning as a precaution. No exposure is anticipated unless grinding operations occur. SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION Definitions: CAS = Chemical Abstract Number DSL = Domestic Substance List OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Act PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act SARA = Superfund Amendments & Reclamation Act VOC = Volatile Organic Chemical N/E = Not Established Prepared by: yv Page 4 of 4
PERFORMANCE COLOR CONCENTRATES A. SCHULMAN INC Technical Product Information 3637 Ridgewood Road Fairlawn, OH 44333 USA 330-666-3751 A SCHULMAN CH04063 FDA White Color Concentrate Straight White Polypropylene Carrier FDA food contact compliant Recommended Let Down Ratio: 20-1 or as required by user PHYSICAL PROPERTY UNIT TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION Melt Flow Rate (230 C/ 2.16 kg) g./10 minutes ASTM D 1238 45-65 Ash Content % FSTP.36.12 48-52 Pellet Count pellets/ gram FSTP.36.25 60-75 0.0068948 Moisture % FSTP.36.30 < 0.10 Testing and measurements were performed at 73 ± 3 F and 50 ± 5 % relative humidity unless otherwise noted. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The information contained in this data sheet has been developed through the application of accepted laboratory practice and is believed to be reliable. Since the conditions of application and use of our product are beyond our control, no warranty or representation is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the information, the results to be obtained from the use of the product, or that such will not infringe on any patent. This information is furnished with the expressed conditions that the user will evaluate it through testing and determine the suitability of the product. A. Schulman Inc. will not be liable for any injury or damage arising from the application of this information. A. SCHULMAN'S WARRANTY IS SET FORTH IN ITS STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE AND IS LIMITED TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR PURCHASE PRICE REFUND. A. SCHULMAN DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.