Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9002-88-4
Name of the chemical
polyethylene wax
Concentration
85-100% 15%
General Information
Product name
Backer Rod
Chemical name
Polymeric; Polyethylene Plastic
CAS No.
9002-88-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Joint fillers, expansion joints, and construction gaskets: SOF® Rod, HBR®, Open Cell
supplier name
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Potential health effects
Eye: Dust may cause irritation or eye injury due to mechanical action. Fumes/vapors emitted during hot-wire cutting may cause eye irritation. Skin: Non-irritating to skin. Skin absorption is unlikely. Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation to the nose, throat and lungs. Fumes/vapors generated during hot-wire cutting may cause respiratory irritation. Concentrations of the isobutane agent incidental to proper handling of the product are expected to be well below the ACGIH recommended exposure limit of 800 ppm. Ingestion: None determined.
