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General Information
Revision date
2013-03-04
Product name
HDPE M/M Opaque Sheets
Product Synonyms
Polyethylene
Chemical name
Polyethylene Homopolymer
CAS No.
9002-88-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical characterization
Emergency telephone
800 700-0946
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Company Information
company name
Equistar Chemicals, LP
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
product.safety@lyondellbasell.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview This material is NOT HAZARDOUS by OSHA Hazard Communication definition. CAUTION. Physical state : solid Color : Translucent to white Odor : Faint, mild hydrocarbon odor. Hazard Summary : Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. At process temperatures irritating fumes may be produced. Molten polymer may cause thermal burns. The material can accumulate static charges which could be a source of ignition.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye. Inhalation. Skin.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No known conditions are aggravated by this material. Inhalation : Inhalation of process fumes and vapors may cause soreness in the nose and throat and coughing. "Nuisance dust" such as polymer dust typically exhibit no significant health effect when they are reasonably controlled. Exposure to high concentrations of dust may cause slight irritation by mechanical action. Skin : Molten polymer may cause thermal burns. Eyes : Mechanical irritation is possible. Ingestion : Ingestion not a likely route of exposure. Chronic Exposure : No known chronic health effects.
