MSDS-19

Zotefoams plc


PPA Black

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


This material safety data sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of EC Directive 88/379/EEC and 91/155/EEC and provides information relating to the safe handling of the product.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY (STOFF-/ZUBREITUNGS UND FIRMENBEZEICHNUNG)
1.1 Product (Handelsname):
      Propozote Foam - PA Black (All densities)
1.2 Company Name (Hersteller/Liefrant):
       Zotefoams plc
1.3 Emergency Contact:
       Safety Advisor
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
(ZUSAMMENSETZUNG / ANGABEN ZU BESTANDTEILEN)
Chemical Name                                   CAS No.               % by Wt.
Polypropylene Copolymer               (9101-79-1)             98-99
Carbon Black                                     (1333-86-4)             0-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (MOGLICHE GEFAHREN)

In the event of fire, decomposition products may include acrolein, other aldehydes, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide .
May generate static electricity.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ERSTE-HILFE MASSNAHMEN)
Inhalation: No hazard in normal use
Skin Contact: No hazard in normal use
Eye Contact: Wash with water
Ingestion:

 Wash mouth and seek medical attention
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (MASSNAHMEN ZUR BRANDBEKAMPFUNG)

Water spray recommended, other extinguishing agents may be used.
Decomposition products may include acrolein and other aldehydes.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (MASSNAHMEN BEI UNBEABSICHTIGTER FREISETZUNG)

Not relevant

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE (HANDHABUNG UND LAGERUNG)

Store at ground level away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Keep away from strong oxidising agents.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION (EXPOSITIONSBEGRENZUNG UND PERSONLICHE SCHUTZAUSRUSTUNG)

No special precautions are necessary.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (PHYSIKALISCHE UND TECHNISCE EIGENSCHAFTEN)
9.1 General Properties
Form:
Colour:
Odour:
Foam
Black
None
9.2 Specific Properties
Melting Point:
Flash Point:
Autoflammability:
Explosive Properties:
Vapour Pressure
Density - Polymer:
Density - Foam:
Solubility in Water:
150ºC by DSC
>400ºC
>400ºC
None
Not applicable
0.90 g/cm³
0.020 g/cm³ to 0.070 g/cm³ nom.
Insoluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (STABILTAT UND REAKTIVITAT)
Chemical Stability: Decomposes above 400ºC
Conditions ot Avoid: Contact with sources of ignition
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidising acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products:


 May include acrolein, other aldehydes, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (ANGABEN ZUR TOXIKOLOGIE)

No toxic effects are known.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (ANGABEN ZUR OKOLOGIE)

Material is inert and insoluble in water.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (HINWEISE ZUR ENTSORGUNG)

Landfill or controlled burning.
Recycling is possible.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION (ANGABEN ZUM TRANSPORT)
IMDG
ICAO-TI
RID/ADR 		Material is classed as non-hazardous
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (VORSCHRIFTEN)

None

16. OTHER INFORMATION (SONSTIGE ANGABEN)

None