(Polystyrene) material safety datasheet by clicking here. - Perspex

Safety Data Sheet1. Product Name GPPS XT sheets1.1 Chemical Characterisation Polystyrene HomopolymerMineral oilOther additives (< 1%)1.2 form sheets1.3 colour clear1.4 odour odourless2. Physical data2.1Boiling point (ºC)Not applicable2.2 Melting Point (ºC) > 802.3 Solubility in water, wt% none2.4 Vapour pressure, mmHg/20ºC Not applicable2.5 Vapour density Not applicable2.6 Specific Gravity 1.052.7 Appearance Solid translucent sheets3. Fire & Explosion Hazard Data3.1 Flash point, ºC None3.2 Flammability limits % vol/volNot applicablestandard P & T in air3.3 Auto Ignition Temp. ºC none3.4 Extinguishing Media Water, /foam/alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.3.5 Special Fire fighting protection equipment &HazardsPositive pressure self containing breathing apparatus.Dense black smoke emitted when burned withoutsufficient oxygen.4. Stability & Reactivity data4.1 Conditions to avoid Excessive heat. Temperature:>300ºC will degradethe resin & will release decomposition products.4.2 Materials to avoid none4.3 hazardous decomposition products Thermal decomposition products include traces ofhydrocarbons (e.g. styrene, ethyl benzene, etc.)Combusion products include smoke. Carbonmonoxide and carbon dioxide.5. Spill & Leak procedure5.1 Steps to be taken in case of spills or leaks Sweep up and discard.6. Transport Information Product is not classified for any mode oftransportation7. Health Hazard Data - Toxicology7.1 Ingestion May cause obstruction if swallowed. Single doseoral toxicity is believed to be very low. Consideredphysiologically inert.7.2Eye contactSolid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injurydue to mechanical action7.3 Skin contact Mechanical injury only. Skin absorption is unlikelydue to physical properties.7.4 Inhalation Dust may cause irritation to the upper respiratorytract. At room temperature, exposures to vapours areunlikely due to physical properties. Highertemperature may generate vapour levels sufficient tocause irritation.7.5 Occupational Exposure Limits None established7.6 First Aid Procedures Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient isunconscious or having convulsions.IngestionEyesSkinNo adverse effects anticipated by this type ofexposure.Wash immediately with water for at least 5 minutes.Mechanical irritation only.No adverse effects anticipated by this type ofexposure.Plazit 2001, Kibbutz Gazit, D.N. Yizreel, 19340, Israel.Tel: +972-4-6628888 Fax: +972-4-6765784 email: plazit@plazit.com

Inhalation8. Ecology Data Environmental Toxicity & rateinformationNo adverse effects anticipated by this type ofexposure8.1 Degradation In an aquatic environment, product should notpresent problems due to extremely low solubility. Ina soil environment, the product is inherently verydifficult to degrade.9. Personal protection informationVentilationGeneral and local exhaust ventilation asrecommended by good manufacturing practiceshould be sufficient for normal operations.9.2 Respiratory protection In dusty atmosphere use an approved dust respirator9.3 Eye Protection Use safety glasses10. Precautions to be taken in handling storage &DisposalHandlingDisposalPractise reasonable care and caution in handling thisproduct. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessaryfor some operations (e.g. to control irritation fromfumes at the die).All effects to recycle material should be made. ForReprocessing these materials these Saftey guidelinesshould be followed. Clean uncontaminatedPolystyrene materials may be disposed of by sale toreprocessors. Scrap materials may be disposed of atapproved land-fill tips or preferably by incinerationunder approved conditions. Advice on preferredmethod should by obtained from the local authoritywaste disposal officer.The information given herein is provided in goodfaith and to the best of our knowledge but nowarranty, express or implied is made.Plazit 2001, Kibbutz Gazit, D.N. Yizreel, 19340, Israel.Tel: +972-4-6628888 Fax: +972-4-6765784 email: plazit@plazit.com