Petrothene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1999/45/EC EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a translucent to white pellets with a slight odor.

Health hazards

None anticipated Flammability Hazards: May form combustible dust concentrations in air. While this product may not be a combustible dust as sold, further processing or handling may form combustible dust concentrations in air. Reactivity Hazards: None.

Environmental hazards

The environmental effects of this product have not been investigated, however release may cause long term adverse environmental effects. US DOT Symbols: Not Regulated EU and GHS Symbols: None Applicable

Signal word

Warning! 2.1 EU Labeling and Classification: This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation as defined by the European Union Council Directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008/EC and subsequent Directives. Components Contributing to Classification: 1-Hexene,polymer with ethene

Classification according to GHS

Combustible Dust

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

None applicable

Response

None applicable

Storage

None applicable

Disposal

None applicable 2.3 Health Hazards or Risks From Exposure: Symptoms of Overexposure by Route of Exposure: The most significant routes of overexposure for this product are by contact with skin or eyes. The symptoms of overexposure are described in the following paragraphs. Acute: Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation. Skin Contact: No data available. Eye Contact: No data available. Ingestion: Ingestion of this product may be harmful Chronic: None Target Organs: Acute: No data Chronic: No data