General Information
Revision date
2009-11-19
Product name
POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) ETHENE-HEXENE-1 COPOLYMER or POLYETHYLENE
Product name
POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) ETHENE-HEXENE-1 COPOLYMER or POLYETHYLENE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Covers the following grades: A4040, B2020LG, B4020N1331, B4020N1332, B4020N1333, B4020N2043, B50-35H-011, B50-35H-176, B53-35H-011, B53-35H-100, B54-25H-127, CP52-35, G36-10-150, G36-24-150, G38-20, G38-70, G50-100, H48-500-
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Consumer products. Industrial applications
supplier name
INEOS USA LLC
Emergency telephone
1 (800) 424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
INEOS USA LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Granular solid. Pellets. Powder or flakes. Emergency overview This product has been evaluated and does not require any hazard warning on the label under established regulatory criteria. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. No known significant effects or critical hazards. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Dust:Exposure to airborne concentrations well above the recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs.Vapor:If heated to more than 300°C, the product may form vapors or fumes which could cause irritation of the respiratory tract, coughing, and shortness of breath. Ingestion Skin Eyes No significant health hazards identified. No significant irritation expected other than possible mechanical irritation.Heated material can cause thermal burns. material can cause thermal burns.Emits acrid smoke and fumes when heated to decomposition.
