MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: 00125
MSDS Date: March 15, 2000
Pages: 1 of 2
Product Name: Meltblown Polypropylene Absorbent Material
Section I: Identification of Product and Company Information
Product Name: Spill Textile Corporation Meltblown Polypropylene Absorbent Material
Chemical Family: Olefin Chemical Name: Polypropylene
Product Type: Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic/Static Resistant
Company Identification: Spill Textile Corporation
205 Lakeshore Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77640
409-983-7800
409-985-2566 (fax)
Section II: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Material: Polypropylene < or = 100%
Proprietary additives < or = 0.01% (trade secret)
Occupational Exposure Limits: None established by OSHA or ACGIH
Section III: Physical Data
Appearance/Color: White – Hydrophobic/Oil Only
Blue – Hydrophobic/Oil Only
Gray – Hydrophilic/Universal
Green – Hydrophilic/Universal
Pink – Static Resistant/Labeled
White – Static Resistant/Labeled
Odor: Virtually odor free
Specific Gravity: 0.88 – 0.92
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Melting Point: >160 degrees Celsius
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Percent volatile by volume: Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Vapor Density: Not Applicable
MSDS Number: 00125
MSDS Date: March 15, 2000
Pages: 2 of 2
Product Name: Meltblown Polypropylene Absorbent Material
Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: >329 degrees Celsius (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D93)
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water, Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Standard procedure for Class A fires.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Some carbon monoxide formation is possible under oxygen lean conditions.
Section V: Health Hazard Data
No special procedures required.
Section VI: Stability and Reactivity Data
This material is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur. Avoid contact with hot or concentrated nitric and perchloric acid, sulfuric acid or 98% sulfuric acid at 60 degrees Celsius or above.
Section VII: Spill or Leak Procedures
Collect and deposit in a suitable container away from heat and ignition. Dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incinerate in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
Section VIII: Preparation
The information contained herein is given in good faith, but not warranty expressed or implied is made. Date Issued: March 15, 2000. Prepared by: STC Safety Committee.