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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (DIRECTIVE 91/155/EEC)

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Identification of Substance or Preparation:
Plascoat PPA 571, PPA 571ES, PPA 571FS, PPA 571HES, PPA 571H, PPA 673, PPA 673ES and Easyflow

1.2 Company Identification:
Plascoat Systems Ltd
Trading Estate
Farnham
Surrey GU9 9NY

1.3 Emergency Contact Number:
+ 44 (0) 1252 733777

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2.1 Chemical Composition:
Blends of functionalised polyolefins including pigments and additives.

2.2 Hazardous Ingredients:
None. However the powder in air should be treated as a dust as recommended in HSE Publication EH40/93 para. 42 Dusts. Thus it should be kept below 10 mg/m³ 8 hour time weighted average of total inhalable dust, or 4mg/m³ of respirable dust.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Directive 67/548/EEC)

These materials can be classified as not dangerous.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Skin Contact:
Powder should be washed off with soap and water. If molten polymer gets onto skin cool rapidly with cold water and seek medical attention.

4.2 Eye Contact:
Product is inert solid, wash with water.

4.3 Inhalation:
In case of adverse exposure to vapours formed at elevated temperature remove victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Call for medical attention.

4.4 Ingestion:
For accidental ingestion of small quantities first aid is not normally required. If large quantities are accidentally ingested request medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing Media:
Recommended: - Low pressure systems such as foam (AFFF), powder, or water spray or water mist.

Not to be used: - High pressure systems such as inert gas or water jets. High pressure systems could cause dust clouds and hence dust explosions.

5.2 Exposure Hazards:
Combustion products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones.

5.3 Protective Equipment for fire-fighters:
For large fires breathing apparatus is required.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal Precautions:
If spillage is large and dust levels high dust masks should be worn and in enclosed spaces take precautions against dust explosions (see 9.2).

6.2 Environmental Precautions:
No hazard involved but since powder floats in water and is unsightly prevent from entering water courses.

6.3 Method of Cleaning Up:
Vacuum up dust. Use of brushes may cause dust cloud formations and potential dust explosion (see 9.2).

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions During Handling:
When emptying bags avoid dust cloud formation. If large amount of dust wear dust mask. Provide adequate local exhaust ventilation during processing.

7.2 Storage:
In well ventilated dry area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Exposure Controls:
Local exhaust ventilation for process fumes. Dust masks if environment is dusty.

8.2 Special Protective Measures:
Respiratory:     If dusty wear dust masks. If local exhaust ventilation is inadequate wear fume mask.
Hands:     During processing heat resistant gloves should be worn.

Eyes:     Not normally necessary but if very dusty wear tight fitting safety goggles.

Skin:     The skin should be covered to avoid burns from hot metal before and after coating.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1    Physical Properties

9.1.1 Physical State:
White or coloured powder

9.1.2 Odour:
Waxy

9.1.3 Specific Gravity:
0.94 - 0.98

9.1.4 Melting Point:
90 - 130°C

9.1.5 Boiling Point:
Not relevant

9.1.16 Solubility in Water:
Not soluble

9.1.17 Vapour Pressure:
Not relevant

9.1.8 Flammability:
Only flammable at high temperatures (see 10.1)

9.2    Dust Explosion Data*

9.2.1 Maximum Explosion Pressure:

6.2 bar g

9.2.2 K_st Value:

40-60 bar.m.s^-1

9.2.3 St Class:

1

9.2.4 Minimum Ignition Energy:

100-500 mJ

9.2.5 Minimum Ignition Temperature:

300-500°C

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9.2.6 Minimum Explosive Concentration (MEC)

PPA 571ES, PPA 673ES, PPA 571HES - 140 g/m³

(PPA 571, PPA 571H, PPA 571FS           - 200 g/m³)

* These figures are based on tests on similar products.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Conditions to Avoid: 
Temperatures above 300°C.

10.2 Material to Avoid:
Strong oxidising agents.

10.3 Thermal Decomposition - Combustion:
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, paraffins, ketones and aldehydes.

10.4 Thermal Decomposition - Processing:
Low molecular weight aliphatic hydrocarbons and toluene.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Ingestion:
Relatively inert should therefore produce no significant toxic response.

11.2 Skin Contact:
May cause irritation if caught between skin and clothing. Molten polymer will cause burns.

11.3 Eye Contact:
Like any inert dust will cause irritation.

11.4 Inhalation:
Processing fumes may cause irritation. (See 10.4). Excessive dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract, (see 2.2).

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Environmental Effect:
The powder will float on water and is unsightly. It will have no other effect on the environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

13.1 Disposal of Product:
Incineration or landfill.

13.2 Disposal of Packaging:
Pallets are recyclable. Cardboard boxes can be recycled, incinerated or used for landfill. The inner liners and shrink wrap can be incinerated or used for landfill.

14. TRANSPORT

14.1 No hazards so no special precautions are required. 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Risk Phrases: None


15.2 Safety Phrases: None

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Modifications to the previous issue are indicated by '||'. See section 9.

Issue No 13 Oct 2007 Page 4 of 4 Ref: HS504