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MATERIAL
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Low Density Polyethylene
Product Grade Designations*:
EF069JP, EF923AP, EF923SG. EF975JP, EF1803AQ,
EF1807AP, BF1807AY, EF1807AY, PF1807AY, EF1813AP,
EF1820FP, EF1820KW, EF1820SG,EF1925HM, EF4060LU
*This
MSDS
is
MSDS Prepared by: Product Regulatory Compliance / Health Safety & Environmental
Chemical Name: Ethylene polymer
Synonym(s): LDPE, Ethylene Homopolymer
Product Use: plastic film, laminating, molding, coating
OSHA Status: non-hazardous
For
emergency information, telephone
68855-54-9
* contains crystalline silica CAS #’s 14464-46-1 & 14808-60-7
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS® Hazard Ratings: Health - 1, Flammability -1, Chemical Reactivity - 0
HMIS®
for rapid, general identification
handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered.
Exposure Limit: as Nuisance dust, 15.0
charge which could ignite the combustible particles. See section 7.
Eyes: Fine dust may scratch eye surface; vapors, fumes, or splays which form at elevated
temperatures can be irritants.
Inhalation: Not a hazard at ambient temperatures; vapors, fumes or sprays which can format
elevated temperatures are irritants to the eyes and respiratory tract. Fine dust ma cause respiratory
tract irritation.
also valid for Developmental grade designations beginning with a D and containing antiblock.
rating involves data interpretations that may vary
of
the magnitude
SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHEMTREC at
of
the specific hazard. To deal adequately with
mglm³,
800-424-9300.
from
company to company. They are intended only
OSHA; Dust accumulation may acquire a static
the safe
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Skin: Contact with molten material will cause thermal burns; Negligible hazard for ambient
exposure.
Ingestion: Not a normal exposure route; adverse reaction is not expected.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Weight % Component CAS Reqistry No.
>97% low density polyethylene 9002-88-4
<0.5 Antioxidants and/or slip reagent proprietary mixture
> 2 .
0
diatomaceous earth*
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation: If overcome by dust
persist.
Eyes: If dust or molten material contacts the eye, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least
15
minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention immediately.
Skin: For thermal burns, flush or submerge effected area in cold water to dissipate heat. Cover with
clean bandage material. Do not peel material from skin. Get medical attention. For contact at
ambient temperatures, wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Material is not expected to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract so that induction of
vomiting should not be necessary.
Note to Physicians: Burns should be treated as thermal burns. The material will come off as
healing occurs; therefore, immediate removal from the skin is not necessary.
or
vapors, move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: water fog, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to enter area.
Hazardous Combustion Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde,
acetaldehyde, irritating smoke.
General Fire and Explosion Hazards: Solid product will burn at or above the flash point. Oxygen
lean conditions may produce toxic gases, acrid fumes, irritating smoke. Product may accumulate a
static charge which could result in an electrical discharge that could ignite polymer dust.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Sweep or shovel up, place
in
a container for salvage or disposal. Product is non-hazardous in its
delivered form.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Personal Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with molten material; do not breathe fumes,
vapors, dust or sprays from molten or burning material. When processing at > 600F (315C.),
consider use of a respirator to avoid breathing decomposition products.
Prevention of Fire and Explosion: Keep from contact with incompatible materials. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Because product may accumulate a static charge, use proper bonding
and/or grounding procedures prior to transfer. In the United States of America, refer to NFPA®
Pamphlet No. 654, "Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and
Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids."
Storage: Keep container closed and in ventilated area, away from ignition sources, heat, open
flames, and direct sunlight.
Do
not store with incompatible materials. I
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure: Nuisance dust TLV: 10 mglm³ (ACGIH)
Ventilation: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation
rates should be matched to conditions. Supplementary local exhaust ventilation, closed systems, or
respiratory and eye protection may be needed in special circumstances; such as poorly ventilated
spaces, very hot processing, evaporation of liquids from large surfaces, spraying of mists,
mechanical generation of dusts, drying of solids, etc.
Respiratory Protection: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to an
acceptable level, an approved respirator must be worn. In the United States of America, if respirators
are used, a program should be instituted to assure compliance with
1910.134. Respirator type: dust, organic vapor
Eye Protection: Wear goggles or a face shield when working with molten material or when dust is
generated.
Skin Protection: Wear thermally resistant gloves and long sleeves when handling molten product.
Recommended Decontamination Facilities: eye bath, washing facilities
OSHA
Standard 29 CFR
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: solid
Color: translucent to whitish
Odor: odorless to mild
Odor Threshold: not applicable
Specific Gravity:
0.901
-
0.935
Melting point:
Solubility in Water: negligible
Flash Point: 343°C min
Thermal Decomposition Temperature: Thermal stability not tested for each grade, degradation in
air may begin at >
temperatures.
100C (212'F) - 120C
(650F)
300°C
(573°F).
estimated ASTM E136; combustible solid
Low stability hazard expected at normal operating
(248F)
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Product as delivered is stable.
Incompatibility: Product reacts with strong oxidizing agents, fluorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General: The crystalline silica when present
plastic matrix and therefore the likelihood of exposure is minimal.
No acute toxicity effects are known.
in
these products is encapsulated by the polyethylene
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
These products have not been tested for environmental effects. These products are not expected to
present any environmental problems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws. Incinerate or
landfill in accordance with local regulations.
Emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.
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14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Important
and/or origin and destination. Consult your company's Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods expert
for information specific to your situation.
DOT (USA): Class not regulated
Sea - IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods): Class not regulated
Air
Note:
Shipping descriptions may vary based on mode of transport, quantities, package size,
-
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): Class not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Note: Information listed in this Section
TSCA (US Toxic
Substances Control
inventory.
TSCA, Sec
12(b):
These
WHMlS (Canada) Status: non-controlled
SARA Title Ill: In accordance with the provisions of Title Ill, Sections
Amendments and Reauthorization Act, these products are not hazardous. These products do not
contain Section
313
Reportable Ingredients.
RCRA: In the form delivered by Elkay Plastics, these products are not considered as hazardous
waste, and are not subject to reporting under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
CERCLA: In the event of a spill, the end user should verify whether reporting is required under local,
state, and/or federal regulations.
California Prop
65:
In compliance, no reportable substances. The crystalline silica when present in
these products is encapsulated by the polyethylene plastic matrix and is therefore no longer in
respirable form.
CONEG: These products are in compliance with the heavy metals requirements of the Coalition
Northeastern Governors.
Ozone Depleting Substances: none reportable, in compliance with 40 CFR 82.
is
not meant to be comprehensive, but represents frequently requested information.
Act), Sec
8(b):
These products are listed on the
products do not contain substances subject to reporting
311 & 312
of the Superfund
TSCA
of
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Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at
0.1%
or more): none, unless listed
below:
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Crystalline silica (quartz): carcinogenic to humans
NTP
(National Toxicology Program)
Crystalline silica (quartz): known to be a carcinogen
European Hazardous Chemicals: none reportable, in compliance with 2002195lEC (RoHS),
2002/961EC (WEEE)
DSL (Canadian Domestic Substances List) and
Act): These products are listed on
the
DSL. All additives used in the formulation of these products
CEPA
(Canadian Environmental Protection
are DSL listed.
EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances): These products
comply with EINECS requirements. The polymer are exempt from listing; the monomers are
EINECS
listed. All additives used in the formulation of these polymers are EINECS listed. I
AlCS
I NICNAS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances and National Industrial
Chemicals Notification
and
Assessment Scheme): These products are listed on AICS or
otherwise comply with NICNAS.
ENCS, ISHL (Japan Chemical Substance Inventories): These products are listed in the Handbook
or have been approved in Japan
by
new substance notification. I
ECL (Korean Toxic Substances Control Act): These products are listed on the Korean inventory
or otherwise comply
with
the Korean Toxic Substances Control
Act.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS has been updated to the SDS format.
For other information, contact Westlake Chemical Corporation Customer
Service
1-800-545-9577
(Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm - central standard time)
It is your responsibility to determine that our product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for your intended
uses. This material safety data sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during
processing, Each aspect of the user's operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional
precautions may be necessary. All health and safety information contained in this material safety data sheet
should be provided to employees and/or customers. Elkay Plastics must rely on the user to use this information
to develop appropriate work practice guidelines and employee instructional programs specific to the use’s
operation.
As the conditions and methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and
expressly disclaim any liability for any use of these products. Information contained herein is believed to be true
and accurate, but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed, or implied, regarding
Accuracy
from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws and regulations
regarding the use, storage, sale, transport or disposal of this material is the responsibility of the user.
Elkay Plastics does not endorse or claim suitability of its product for any particular use. ELKAY PLASTICS
MAKES NO WARRANTY
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY ELKAY
PLASTICS PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.
The information in this fact sheet is valid for cited regulations published as of the date this document was
prepared, as shown on page 1. Updates may be prepared as the regulations are amended or pending revised
information about the resin. It is the customer's responsibility to seek updated regulatory information on any
specific resin.
of
the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained
OF
MERCHANTABILITY TO ITS LDPE RESINS. ELKAY PLASTICS MAKES NO
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