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General Information
Revision date
2015-04-08
Product name
POLYFLO 500
Product Synonyms
Polyethylene Wax, Hydrocarbon
Chemical name
Polyethylene / Ethene polymer
CAS No.
9002-88-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Waxes OSHA Status Non- hazardous
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
HB Chemical
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Warning: Not available. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation to the eyes, skin, digestive system and/or the respiratory tract.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, skin, inhalation and ingestion.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not available Emergency Overview: Product is a clear to white, non-toxic solid pellet or granular powder having minimal odor. Dusts and heat-released air emissions may be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Accumulated fine dusts may form explosive air-dust mixtures. Under fire conditions, product will readily burn and emit irritating smoke. Contact with molten material may cause serious thermal burns. Not dangerous for aquatic life. Eye Contact: May cause irritation to the eyes. Skin Contact: May cause irritation to the skin. Hot material may causes burns. Ingestion: Ingestion may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances. Inhalation: Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory irritation. Thermal processing fumes may cause irritation, pulmonary oedema and a possible asthma-like response.
NFPA Ratings
Health-0, Fire-1, Reactivity-0 HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health- 0, Flammability-1, Reactivity - 0 HMIS limitation statement: The HMIS hazard ratings numbers are meant to give a quick indication of the relative hazards associated with the product. All of the information contained in the SDS should be consulted to assist with the safe handling of this material. Principal Hazardous Components: Not available.
