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Product: Fox Blocks
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control Parameters
PRODUCT
COMPOSITION
ACGIH
TLV
OSHA
PEL
NIOSH
REL
ESP Resin
Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
TWA 3 mg/m³**
10 mg/m³**
TWA 5 mg/m³*
15 mg/m³**
TWA 3 mg/m³**
10 mg/m³**
Pentanes
TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m³)
TWA 1000 ppm (2950
mg/m³)
TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m³)
C 610 ppm (1800 mg/m³)
[15-minute]
Coatings
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PP Resin
Recycled polypropylene
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Stabilizers and additives
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*PNOR (Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated): OSHA 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction (R), 15 mg/m3 Total Particulates
**PNOS (Particulates Not Otherwise Specified): ACGIH 3 mg/m3 Respirable fraction (R), 10 mg/m3 Total Particulates, total dust less than
1% quartz.
Exposure controls
VENTILATION: Always provide good general, mechanical room ventilation where this
chemical/material is used.
SPECIAL VENTILATION CONTROLS: Use explosion-proof equipment if high dust/air concentrations are possible. Use
only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks. If
user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. It is recommended that all dust
control equipment such as local exhaust ventilation and material transport systems
involved in handling of this product contain explosion relief vents or an explosion
suppression system or an oxygen deficient environment. Ensure that dust-handling
systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment)
are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area(i.e., there
is no leakage from the equipment).
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or the CEN
European Standards (EU). Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard (EN)
approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other
symptoms are experienced.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Neoprene, butyl, or nitrile rubber gloves are recommended.
EYE PROTECTION: Recommend eye protection using safety glasses or goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION: Suitable protective clothing to prevent skin contact
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Avoid breathing dust and vapor. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after
handling.
OTHER EQUIPMENT: Make safety shower, eyewash stations, and hand washing equipment available in
the work area.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
PRODUCT CRITERIA - EPS
PRODUCT CRITERIA - PP
APPEARANCE - COLOR:
White or grey
Charcoal to black
PHYSICAL STATE:
Solid
Solid
ODOR:
Very slight hydrocarbon odor
Mild to odorless
ODOR THRESHOLD
Data not available
Data not available
PH
Data not available
Data not available
MELTING POINT/FREEZING POINT:
70°C (160°F)
90°C (200°F)
INITIAL BOILING POINT AND BOILING
RANGE:
Data not available
Data not available
FLASH POINT:
400°C (752°F)
Data not available
EVAPORATION RATE:
Data not available
Data not available
FLAMMABILITY (Solid, gas)
Data not available
Data not available