Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9002-88-4
Name of the chemical
polyethylene wax
Concentration
99-100
General Information
Revision date
2015-11-20
Product name
Polyethylene
CAS No.
9002-88-4
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 1-800-262-6685
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Company Information
company name
AMCO Polymers
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
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 concentration in air.
Physical hazards
Pellets may cause a slip hazard on hard surfaces Mechanical processing may form combustible dust concentrations in air and thermal processing at elevated temperatures may generate formaldehyde Inhalation Repeated exposure to dust from this material may cause respiratory irritation Fumes generated during thermal processing may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract Skin Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged or significant irritation Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic response. If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from contact. Thermal burns may include pain or feeling of heat, discolorations, swelling, and blistering. Eyes : Contact with the eyes may cause irritation due to the abrasive action. Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. Thermal burns may result if heated material contacts eye. Ingestion : Ingestion of this product is not a likely route of exposure. Carcinogenicity: IARC No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. NTP No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. ACGIH No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200; the SDS and labels contain all the information as required by the standard. Emergency Overview Warning Form: Pellets Physical state: Solid Color: Opaque Odor: Mild to no odor OSHA Hazards : Combustible dust Classification : Combustible dust
