General Information
Revision date
2020-02-06
Product name
LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE
CAS No.
25087-34-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Thermoplastic resin extruded or moulded by manufacturuers into articles or goods such as collation shrink, liners, heavy duty sacks, refuse, tunnel films, mulching films, etc
Manufacturer Name
Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company
Emergency telephone
+65 3158 1074, +86 512 8090 3042, 1-800-424-9300, +703-527-3887, +44 (0) 1235 239 670, +44 (0) 1235 239 671
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Company Information
company name
Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
stephane.dallaire@petrorabigh.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Not applicable
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification and labeling in Annex of Directive 67/548/EEC This product is not classified as dangerous according to EU Directive 67/548/EEC Risk Phrases This product has been classified for the European Union according to Annex VI of this Directive. It is a preparation containing polymers and additives. Although it may contain components that may be classified, the substance does not present a danger to human health by inhalation, ingestsion, or contact with the eyes and skin or to the aquatic environment in the form in which it is placed on the market. Based on Article 12 of Directive 1999/45/EC such preparations do not require labelling
Signal word
Not applicable
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
Hazard statements
Not applicable
Precautionary statements
Not applicable Not applicable Acording to Directive 1999/45/EC, this substance in NOT dangerous.
2.3 Other hazards
Substance meets the criteria for PBT or vPvB according to Regulation None
Other hazards which do not result in classification
or coated in the Polyethylene; this appears to prevent any toxic reaction to the lungs. Contact with powder or fines may cause mechanical irritation. Contact with hot or molten Eyes: material may cause severe injury, including possible blindness. Contact with powder of fines may cause mechanical irritation, which is increased by rubbing or if skin is dry. Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe thermal Skin: burns. Some additives may include crystalline silica and/or talc. These additives are inextricably bound or coated in the Polyethylene; this appears to prevent any toxic reaction to the skin. Ingestions: Ingestion of powder or fines may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.2.1 Classification and labeling in Annex of Directive 67/548/EEC: This product is not classified as dangerous according to EU Directive 67/548/EEC. Risk Phrases: This product has been classified for the European Union according to Annex VI of this Directive. It is a preparation containing polymers and additives. Although it may contain components that may be classified, the substance does not present a danger to human health by inhalation, ingestsion, or contact with the eyes and skin or to the aquatic environment in the form in which it is placed on the market. Based on Article 12 of Directive 1999/45/EC such preparations do not require labelling. 2.2.2 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008: This product is not classified as dangerous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
