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SPECIFIC
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MANUFACTURER: |
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ORIENTAL
PETROCHEMICALS COMPANY ( OPC) SAE
P.O.BOX: 2388 Elhorreyya
EGYPT - CAIRO - FAX:(202) – 2678240 |
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION: |
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Trade
name
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Technical
name |
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Chemical
name |
- BASE
RESIN: 1-Propene, homopolymer
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES: |
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Appearance |
- Solid,
translucent pellets; whitish color.
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Crystalline
Melting Point |
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Vicat
Softening Point |
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Solubility |
- Not
soluble in water
Soluble in hot aromatic solvent
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Density
@ 23°C |
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Bulk
density (pellets) |
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above typical values not to be construed as specification.
Users should confirm by their own tests. |
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| STORAGE
& HANDLING: |
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Precaution
during storage and handling |
- Store
in Cool and dry place
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- Well
ventilation ( To control of airborne dust )
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- Out
of sunlight (maximum temperature 50 °C)
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- Equipment
must be earthed to avoid static charge
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Personal
protection |
- Use
approved respirator, gloves & eye protection
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Avoid breathing dust and process fumes
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Processing
precaution |
- Local
exhaust ventilation is recommended
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Measures
after spillage or leakage |
- Sweep
to avoid slipping on pellets
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| Airborne
dust, fumes and vapor, particularly in confined
areas from the product carry a risk of dust explosion.
All equipment should be properly earthed |
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| FIRE
& EXPLOSION: |
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The
material is combustible |
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Auto
- ignition temperature |
- (
315 - 410 °C) depending on the individual
composition
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Fire
hazards |
- Burning
can produce carbon Monoxide, Carbon dioxide
& organic vapors
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Extinguishing
media |
- Carbon
dioxide or dry chemical powder for small fire.
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- Foam
(all purpose-type) for large fire.
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Water spray ( avoid solid stream of water).
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Special
fire fighting procedures
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- Do
not direct a solid stream of water or foam into
burning molten material, this may cause spattering
and spread the fire.
Use self- contained breathing apparatus
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| TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION: |
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| Avoid
exposure to fumes that can arise during the process
by extraction and / or ventilate the working place |
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| ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION: |
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The
product is not biodegradable. It can be recycled
using suitable technology .It doesn’t contain
additive compounds of lead
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Disposal
must be done in accordance with existing local regulations.Land
- filling and environmental protection incineration
can be considered in most cases suitable. |
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| FIRE
AID MEASURES: |
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Skin
contact |
- If
molten polymer gets on skin, cool rapidly with
cold water. Don’t use ice. Obtain medical
treatment burns.
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Eye
Contact |
- Wash
with water for several min. Obtain medical ophthalmologist
treatment without delay
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| This
data sheet is an addition to the technical data
sheet in use and doesn't a replacement. The information
contained is true up to our knowledge about the
product at this period, September, 2004. They are
given quit sincerely. Moreover, the attention of
the users is drawn on the risks possibly taken when
a product is used for other utilization than those
for which it is intended. |
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