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General Information
Revision date
2012-05-02
Product name
Marcus 200, 300, 500, 600
Product Synonyms
Polyethylene Homopolymers
Chemical name
Polyethylene Wax
CAS No.
9002-88-4
Manufacturer Name
Marcus Oil and Chemical
Emergency telephone
800 424 9300
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Company Information
company name
Marcus Oil and Chemical
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW High level of dust in the atmosphere may present a dust explosion hazard. These products are not hazardous as defined in 29CFR 1910.1200.
Health hazards
Skin Not a primary irritant. Molten wax will cause burns upon contact. Eyes Molten wax fumes or dust particles may be slightly irritating to eyes. Inhalation Molten wax fumes may cause mild respiratory irritation. Powder may cause minor nuisance irritation. Exposure limit for total product (threshold limit value): OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1000 recommended by ACGIH 5 mgms/m3 (respirable dust) 10 mgms/m3 (total dust) Ingestion No known effects. Products have low toxicity (acute oral > 2500 mg/kg). Symptoms Mild irritation as noted above.
