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General Information
Revision date
2013-01-15
Product name
SABIC LDPE
CAS No.
9002-88-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
May be used to produce molded or extruded articles or as a component of other industrial products
Manufacturer Name
SABIC
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Company Information
company name
SABIC Asia Pacific PTE Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sappl@sabic.com.sg
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification The additives in this product are bound in a thermoplastic resin matrix. In accordance with GHS for the classification of the product, the hazard potential may be assessed with respect to the physico-chemical form and/or bioavailability of the individual components in the thermoplastic resin. Where GHS classifications are shown below, these are based on the individual components In the thermoplastic resin matrix. Under the typical use conditions for the resin, these hazardous components are unlikely to contribute to workplace exposure. Please read the entire safety data sheet and/or consult an EHS professional for a complete understanding. Globally Harmonized System, UN(GHS) • Classification ~ 11 I I I , 5a.lbic..
Hazard categories
Not hazardous • Not classified GH8-Labellng GHS Labeling not required
Precautionary statements
No GHS specific Precautionary Statements required - observe all other warnings and handling instructions in this SDS.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
SABIC Emergency Overview • Granules with slight or no odor • Spilled material may create slipping hazard • Can bum in a fire creating dense, toxic smoke • Molten plastic can cause severe thermal bums • Fumes produced during melt processing may cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Severe over-exposure may result in nausea, headache, chills, and fever. See below for additional effects. • Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding, or sawing can produce dust which may present an explosion or respiratory hazard.
Further information
Cool skin rapidly with cold water after contact with molten material. Heating can release hazardous gases. Hazardous fumes can also occur in post-processing operations. Processing Issues: Processing vapors may cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. In cases of severe exposure, nausea and headache can also occur. Grease-like processing vapor condensates on ventilation ductwork, molds, and other surfaces can cause Irritation and injury to skin.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: There are no known health effects aggravated by exposure to this product. However, certain sensitive individuals and individuals with respiratory impairments may be affected by exposure to components in the processing vapors.
