Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2025-10-03
Product name
Polyethylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Resin, extrusion and compounding, plastic molding, molded articles, films and coatings
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Do not use for medical purposes
supplier name
ITOCHU Chemicals America Inc
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Company Information
company name
ITOCHU Chemicals America Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA defined hazards Hazards for the product as sold
Physical hazards
Hazards for the product as sold Not classified.
Health hazards
Hazards for the product as sold Not classified.
Hazard pictograms
None.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Response
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish.
Storage
Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Hazard(s) not otherwise No additional hazards are known to be associated with the expected conditions of use at the classified (HNOC) time of publication. This document does not address hazards that may arise from uses not reasonably anticipated by the manufacturer
Additional information
Plastic bag or liner may cause a static ignition hazard. In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and surfaces. Contact with hot product may cause severe burns. When heated, the vapors/fumes given off may cause respiratory tract irritation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Hazards for the product as sold OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust
