SAFETY DATA SHEET

Styrolution PS HIPS
Material number PS0002

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1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
Product identifier
Trade name:

Styrolution PS HIPS
This safety data sheet pertains to the following products:
Styrolution PS 2710 GR2
Styrolution PS 456EB GR2
Styrolution PS 476L GR2
Styrolution PS 476L GR21
Styrolution PS 495F GR2
Styrolution PS 495F GR21
Styrolution PS 576H GR21

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
General use:

Basic material for chemical industry processing

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name:
Street/POB-No.:
Postal Code, city:
WWW:
E-mail:
Telephone:

Styrolution Korea Ltd.

472-9 Sangge-dong, Nam-gu
680-180 Ulsan, KOR
Korea
www.styrolution.com
infopoint.asia@styrolution.com
+ 82 52 279 - 5822

Dept. responsible for information:

Infopoint, Telephone: + 65 (0) 6933 - 8372

E-mail: infopoint.asia@styrolution.com

Emergency telephone number

Telephone: +65 (0) 3158 1285

2. Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification
This substance is classified as not hazardous.

Label elements
Hazard statements:

not applicable

Safety precautions:

not applicable

Other hazards
Dust: Can cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation.
fine dust: explosive
The melted product can cause severe burns.

3. Composition / information on ingredients

Substances
Chemical characterization:

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(C8H8,C4H6)x
styrene-butadiene-copolymer, HIPS

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CAS-Number:
RTECS-Number:

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9003-55-8
WL6478000

4. First aid measures

After inhalation:
In case of skin contact:

After eye contact:

After swallowing:

Provide fresh air. Put victim at rest and keep warm. seek medical attention
The melted product can cause severe burns.
Do not remove the product from the skin without medical assistance.
After contact with molten product, cool skin area rapidly with cold water. Consult physician.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart.
Consult an eye specialist in the event of irritation.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water.
Drink one or two glasses of water.
Never give an unconscious person anything through the mouth.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Dust: Skin irritation, eye irritations and redness

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5. Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:

Water fog, foam.

Only in case of small fires: extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide, Sand, earth.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

High power water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire may be liberated: smoke, Styrene-Monomer, butadiene, aldehydes and acids
(organic), carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Additional information:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Cool endangered containers with water jetspray.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Dust forms explosive mixtures with air. Remove all sources of ignition.
Provide adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust. Wear personal protection equipment.

Environmental precautions
Do not allow to penetrate into soil, waterbodies or drains.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Additional information:

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Avoid generation of dust. Take up mechanically. Can be reused without regeneration.

Otherwise, dump or burning.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Particular danger of slipping when spread on the ground.

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7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Advices on safe handling:

Provide adequate ventilation, and local exhaust as needed.

Avoid dust formation. In the case of the formation of dust: Withdraw by suction.
Molten material: Avoid contact with the substance.

Precautions against fire and explosion:

Dust forms explosive mixtures with air. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Keep away from sources of ignition. Use grounding equipment. Use explosion-proof equipment
and non-sparking tools/utensils.

Storage
Requirements for storerooms and containers:

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Protect against heat /sun rays.
Special danger of slipping by leaking/spilling product.

Further details:

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit values:

CAS No.

Designation

Type

9003-55-8 Styrolution PS HIPS USA: ACGIH: TWA

USA: ACGIH: TWA
100-42-5

Styrene

106-99-0

1,3-Butadiene

USA: ACGIH: STEL

USA: ACGIH: TWA
USA: ACGIH: TWA

Limit value
10 mg/m
Dust limit value, indicativ; inhalable fraction
3 mg/m
Dust limit value, indicativ; respirable fraction
170 mg/m; 40 ppm
85 mg/m; 20 ppm
4,4 mg/m; 2 ppm (A2)

Exposure controls
Provide good ventilation and/or an exhaust system in the work area.
See also information in chapter 7, section storage.

Occupational exposure controls

Respiratory protection:
In case of dust:
Use filter type A-P1 according to EN 14387.
Hand protection:
Protective gloves according to EN 374.
Glove material: Nitrile rubber - Layer thickness: 0,11 mm.
Breakthrough time: >480 min.
Observe glove manufacturer's instructions concerning penetrability and breakthrough time.
In case of melting: Protective gloves against heat according to EN 407.
Observe glove manufacturer's instructions concerning penetrability and breakthrough time.
Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles according to EN 166.
Body protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing.
General protection and hygiene measures:

Do not breathe dust.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Eye wash facility must be provided.
In case of dust: Particular danger of slipping when spread on the ground.

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9. Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: solid, pellets
Colour: colourless
weak

Appearance:

Odour:
Flash point/flash point range:
Flammability:
Density:
Water solubility:
Autoflammability:

> 280 C
Not highly flammable.
at 20 C approx. 1030 kg/m (ISO 1183)
insoluble
not self-igniting

Additional information
approx. > 400 C
approx. 600 g/cm

Ignition temperature:
Bulk density:

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

No data available

Chemical stability:

Product is stable under normal storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

In case of dust (Fine dust): danger of dust explosion

Conditions to avoid:

Avoid dust formation. Dust forms explosive mixtures with air.

Keep away from sources of ignition. - No smoking.

Incompatible materials:

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

In case of fire may be liberated: smoke, Styrene-Monomer, butadiene, aldehydes and acids
(organic), carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (CO2).

11. Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral:
> 2.000 mg/kg
LD50 dermal: > 2.000 mg/kg

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Toxicological effects:

Other information:

Styrene:

1,3-Butadiene:

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Acute toxicity (oral): Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity (dermal): Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity (inhalative): Lack of data.
Skin corrosion/irritation: Lack of data.
Eye damage/irritation: Lack of data.
Sensitisation to the respiratory tract: Lack of data.
Skin sensitisation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Not
sensitising
Germ cell mutagenicity/Genotoxicity: Lack of data.
Carcinogenicity: Lack of data. Carcinogen Status: IARC Rating: 3
Reproductive toxicity: Lack of data.
Effects on or via lactation: Lack of data.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Lack of data.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Lack of data.
Aspiration hazard: Lack of data.
When handled appropiately, even after long years of experience with this product, no adverse
health effects are known.
Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
lung damages
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
May cause cancer. May cause genetic defects.

Symptoms
Dust: Skin irritation, eye irritations and redness
The melted product can cause severe burns.
Thermal treatment, Processing:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

12. Ecological information

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity:
Effects in sewage plants:

no evidence of aquatic toxicity

Not toxic to sewage organisms
In sewage treatment plants it may be separated mechanically.

Persistence and degradability

Further details:

Biodegradation: Product is not readily biodegradable.

Degradation at UV-radiation/sunlight
Environmental half-life period: >=100 days (estimated)

Mobility in soil
Product is not soluble in water.
Substance is heavier than water and sinks.
mobility in soil: low

Additional ecological information

General information:

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13. Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Product
Recommendation:

Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.

Contaminated packaging
Recommendation:
Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.

14. Transport information

Sea transport (IMDG)
Not restricted
No

Proper shipping name:

Marine pollutant:

Air transport (IATA)

Not restricted

Proper shipping name:

Further information
No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

National regulations - EC member states
EC-number:
Labelling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)
Code letter and hazard symbol:

R phrase(s):
S phrase(s):

not applicable
not applicable
not applicable

16. Other information

05.11.2012
Department issuing data sheet
Contact person:
see section 1: Dept. responsible for information
Date of first version:

The information in this data sheet has been established to our best knowledge and was up-to-date at time of revision.
It does not represent a guarantee for the properties of the product described in terms of the legal warranty regulations.

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