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General Information
Revision date
2012-12-05
Product name
Polyethylene, homopolymer
Product name
Polyethylene, homopolymer
Identification on the label/Trade name
Covers the following grades: A60-70-162, G60 series, H60 series, J60 series, T60 series, and Experimental formulation. (designated by "x" in grade name)
CAS No.
9002-88-4
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 NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED. No known significant effects or critical hazards. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Routes of entry 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 No known significant effects or critical hazards. No significant irritation expected other than possible mechanical irritation. Heated material can cause thermal burns. Eyes No significant irritation expected other than possible mechanical irritation. Heated material can cause thermal burns. Emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.
