King KPC HDPE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Classification of Hazards While in normal usage form, this material does not meet or exceed requirements to be classified as a hazardous chemical in accordance with the GHS aligned OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard 29CFR1910.1200 Appendix A, and Appendix B. However, when subjected to processing methods that increase the material temperature, or result in production of material dusts, certain precautions become necessary. Signal Word and Precautionary Statement (Non-mandatory) CAUTION! Product is a clear to white, non-toxic solid sheet material having minimal odor. Dusts and heat-released air emissions may be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Under fire conditions, product will readily burn and emit a heavy, irritating smoke. Contact with molten material may cause serious thermal bums. Identification Symbols or Labels Not Applicable

Potential health effects

Eyes: Contact of powder or fines with eye may cause mechanical irritation. Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe injury, including possible blindness. Skin: Contact of powder or fines with skin may cause mild to more serious irritation that is increased by mechanical rubbing or if skin is dry. Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe thermal bums. Ingestion: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances. Inhalation: Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory irritation. Fumes produced while thermal processing may cause irritation, pulmonary edema and a possible asthma-like response.

Environmental hazards

Polyethylene is an essentially biologically inert solid and considered non-toxic. It is stable (does not decompose) in landfills or in aquatic systems.