Safety Data Sheet

Polypropylene Homopolymer

1. Product & Company Identification

Product Code PP
Product Trade Name Luban HP3104K (former Luban 1104KTI)
Chemical Name Polypropylene Homopolymer
CAS No. 9003-07-0

1.2 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Core layer in BOPP film

1.3 Supplier Details

Orpic Polymer Marketing LLC

PO Box 3568,
PC 112, Ruwi, Muscat,
Sultanate of Oman
Phone number: Landline +96822107774, Mobile +968 91999088
Email address: polymers@orpic.om
Website: www.orpic.om

1.4 Emergency Number

Emergency Number +968 2210 5555 (Suhar)/968 2210 5556 (MAF)

Routine Inquiries +96822107774 or +968 91999088

E-mail SDS@orpic.om

2. Hazards Identificartion

2.1 Classification of substance or mixture

Combustion Dust
GHS Hazard Classification: Eye irritation, Category: 2A

2.2 Labeling
Single word: Warning
GHS labeling: Skin & eye irritation

Hazard Statements:
If small particles are generated during further processing, handling or by other means, may
form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Precautionary statements:
N/A
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3. Composition/information on ingredients

Component CAS Number %

Polypropylene homopolymer 9003-07-0 > 99

Additives Proprietary <1

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If necessary, seek
medical advice.

Skin Contact
Any molten material on the skin/burns should be cooled (off) as quickly as possible by means
of cold water.

Cover the wound with sterile cloth and move person to first aid station or hospital for medical
treatment.

Attention: never pull off the molten material from the wound

Eye Contact
Any material entering the eye should be flushed out with copious volumes of water.

Ingestion
No danger of toxicity, the material is biologically inactive.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects

Symptoms/injuries after skin contact

Contact with skin or eyes with hot material may cause serious thermal burns to skin or eyes.

Symptoms/injuries after eye contact

Dust from this product may cause minor eye irritation. Contact with skin or eyes with hot
material may cause serious thermal burns to skin or eyes.

Symptoms/injuries after ingestion

No effects are expected for ingestion of small amounts. May be a choking hazard.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No additional information available.

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5. Firefighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2, ABC fire extinguishing powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the product

Combustion products
In case of fire, carbon monoxide and toxic and/or irritating oxygen

Product fines
A spark can ignite an explosive concentration of product fines in air.

Vapors
Hot vapors – from heated material – plus air can be extremely inflammable in the case of
stoichiometric mixtures.

5.3 Protective equipment & precautions for firefighters

Firefighting instructions
Fight fire from safe distance and protected location. Avoid raising powdered materials into
airborne dust, creating an explosion hazard. Apply aqueous extinguishing media carefully to
prevent frothing/steam explosion. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment

Protection during firefighting

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained
breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

Other Information
Resins are combustible materials - molten polypropylene tends to flow or drip and will
propagate fire.

6. Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Emergency procedures
Apply ample grounding with respect to dust explosion dangers caused by released dust from
granulate supply (filters). Prevent generation of dust.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Do not allow water contaminated with pellets or
powder to enter any waterway, sewer or drain.
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Other Information
Remove fines or dust with special industrial vacuum cleaner. Consult an expert on disposal of
recovered material and ensure conformity to local regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling

For safe polymer processing the material should be completely dry. General mechanical
ventilation system should be installed where:
Melt processing of the material is carried out;
Solid material is being grinded or machined;
Any high temperature processing is carried out (e.g. sealing).
It is advised to install local exhaust ventilation in the vicinity of processing machines. Extra
care need to be considered during filtering process to prevent dust explosion. It is advised to
apply local grounding where the presence of fines plus static electricity in or near the
pneumatic transport lines is very likely.

Hygiene measures
Adequate washing facilities, with supplies of mild soap and hand cleanser should be
available at all working locations. Solvents should never be used as hand cleansers.
Smoking, eating and drinking in working and storage areas should be prohibited.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures
Owing to the electrostatic properties of the material and its fines a grounding installation for
storage silos and pneumatic transport is obligatory. Other ways of prevention with respect to
electrostatic properties are: inserting i.e. lowering oxygen concentration by means of
nitrogen supply, control of transport speed, etc.

Storage conditions
Avoid prolonged storage in open sunlight, high temperatures and/or high humidity as this
could well speed up alteration and consequently loss of quality of the material and this
could lead to unforeseen dangers. Keep polymer completely dry for good processing. Store
in a cool, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials. DO NOT handle or store
near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight.
Stack pallets only two high when storing, in order to prevent collapsing.

Incompatible products
Not applicable

8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection

8.1 Occupational Exposure Limits

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Threshold Limit Value (TLV): a provisional TLC (TWA 8 hours) is advised in accordance with the
USA-ACGIH TLV of non-toxic nuisance dust.
10 mg/m³ for total dust.
5 mg/m³ for respirable dust.

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering controls
Provide readily accessible eyewash stations and safety showers. Ensure adequate
ventilation. If handling results in dust generation or high temperatures, local exhaust
ventilation should be provided to insure that exposure to dust or decomposition products
does not exceed the exposure recommended levels.

Respiratory protection
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Hand protection
When handling a hot melt, heat resistant gloves should be worn (e.g. when purging a
processing machine). and Handling

Eye protection
When handling a hot melt, heat resistant face shields should be worn (e.g. when purging a
processing machine).
ge and Handling
Skin and body protection
Wear suitable protective clothing, safety tool-wear.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical State Solid (at +20°C)

Form Granules / pellets
Color Translucent White
Odour Weak paraffinic
pH Not applicable

Relative density 900-920 kg/m³

Bulk density 550-630 kg/m³
Melting Point/range 155-170 °C
Softening point/range 140-148 °C

Viscosity Not applicable

Boiling point/range Not applicable

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Vapour pressure Not applicable
Vapour density Not applicable
Evaporation rate Not applicable
Solubility in water Insoluble
Solubility in other Soluble only in some aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons
substances and/or n- paraffines (>C14) at high temperatures.
Partition coefficient Not applicable
(n-Octanol/water)
Miscibility Not applicable

Volume conductivity Low, danger of static charges

Decomposition Temp. >300 °C
Flash point >320 °C

Auto ignition Temp. >350 °C

Dust Explosive Properties Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) Mandatory to remain <10 g/m³ air(Fines <125
μm)
Minimum ignition Temp. 428 °C
Dust Explosion Class St 1(fines)

10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
This product is not reactive under normal temperatures and pressures; however, under
certain conditions hazardous reactions can take place.

10.2 Stability
The product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Materials fines – accidentally released in air – can result in an explosive concentration.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid dust formation, build-up of electrostatic charge, heat, open flame, sparks and direct
sunlight.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

CO, CO2, Smoke, toxic fumes.

11. Toxicological information

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11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Likely routes of exposure Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.

Acute toxicity Not classified (LD50 oral rat >5000 mg/kg)
Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitization Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified

Carcinogenicity Not classified
Reproductive toxicity Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Not classified

Aspiration hazard Not classified

12. Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse
effects in the environment.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Not readily biodegradable.

12.3 Bioaccumulation potential

This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Low mobility.

13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste disposal recommendations:

This material – as well as the packaging there off – presents no danger regarding
toxicological and/or ecological considerations. It can be burnt in a controlled way or be
disposed of via landfill, or it can be recycled for – possibly less critical – non-food
applications.

Note: Additional national or regional provisions may be in force within this matter.

14. Transport Information

General precautions Keep the material dry during transport

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Special precautions
GGVSee/IMDG-code
No special precautions have to be met. This material is not classified
regarding the transport of dangerous goods.
Not applicable

ICAOTI Not applicable

IATA-DGR Not applicable
RID/ADR Not applicable
UN-number Not applicable
GGVE/GGVS Not applicable
ADNR Not applicable

15. Regulatory information

FDA regulations
The product is mentioned in Title 21 177.1520(a)1(i).

EU regulations
Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC
and 1999/45/EC (including amendments) and take into account the intended product use.
The product is not classified according to EEC directives 67/548/EEC (dangerous substances)
and 1999/45/EC (dangerous preparations). Polypropylene Homopolymer manufactured by
‘Orpic” complies with European Regulation (EU) 10/2011 (and its amendments as of date).

RoHS regulations
Product complies with RoHS regulations 2011/65/EC updated as of date.

REACH compliance
The product complies with REACH requirements as per regulation 1907/2006/EC.

16. Other Information

NFPA

Health Hazard 0
Fire Hazard 1

Reactivity 0

Abbreviations

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service

GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
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UN United Nations
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
FDA Food and Drug Association
EC European commission
EU European Regulation
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
REACH Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemical Substances

Created Date: June, 2010

Version: SDS_ Luban HP3104K _18
Revision Date: 1st Jan.18

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may not be the only hazards that exist. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used
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