Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved
consulted for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable,
Polyethylene Foam Profiles in various shapes or no information is available, the space must be marked to
indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number
Plastic Technology, Inc. (828) 328-8570
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) Telephone Number for Information
(828) 328-8570
Date Prepared
Mailing: PO Box 819, Hickory, NC 28603
2-1-2000
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Physical: 1115 Farrington St., Conover, NC 28613
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Other Limits
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %(optional)
Name(s)) Recommended
Does not apply (DNA)
Polyethylene Foam 鈥? not hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.5 鈥? 10 lbs/cu.
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DNA ASTM D792 ft.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point
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DNA Vicat softening point / ASTM 1525
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate
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Solubility in Water
Not water soluble.
Appearance and Odor
Various shapes and lengths, natural white and in color, no discernable odor or vapors.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
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Auto Ignition 343掳C
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, Dry Chemical, Foam, or Carbon Dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Water spray from fogging nozzle is recommended.
NFPA Hazard Code:(0=minimum hazard; 4=severe hazard)
Health = 0 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0 Special hazard = None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
May burn at or above flash point; airborne dust may explode if ignited.
See National Fire Protection Bulletin 654.
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid: Avoid Flame, Very high temperature
Stable
Yes
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Benzene, gasoline, lubricating oils, petroleum ether, etc.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
Carbon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and vapors may be produced by thermal decomposition.
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization Attacked by oxidizing agents such as nitric or perchloric acid and free halogens.
Will Not Occur
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
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Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
No applicable information found.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
None No No No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
No applicable information found.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
No applicable information found.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
No applicable information found.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
Practice good housekeeping, clean up spills as the product could represent a tripping hazard.
Waste Disposal Method
This material is not an RCA hazardous waste. Disposal recommended in accordance with state and local regulations.
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing
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Other Precautions
No applicable information found.
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
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Ventilation Local Exhaust Special
YES Yes DNA
Mechanical (General) Other
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Protective Gloves Eye Protection
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Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
Not required.
Work/Hygienic Practices
No applicable information found.
* U.S.G.P.O.: 1986 - 491 - 529/45775
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