Polyethylene - LDPE & LLDPE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Not Applicable 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Water, Dry Chemical, Chemical Foam or Alcohol Resistant Foam. Fire Fighting Protective Equipment A self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be worn under fire conditions. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Clean up spills immediately. Sweep and place into a suitable container for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Not Applicable

Storage

Store in a cool dry place. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Not Applicable 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  Form Translucent Film  Color Translucent  Odor Candle/waxy/orneate  Boiling Point Not relevant  Melting Point 110 – 140 oC  Flash Point > 260 oC  Flammable Limits Not relevant  Auto Ignition Temperature >260 oC  Solubility (Water) Insoluble  Solubility (Other) Hot Benzene; Xylene  Density 0.92 @ 20oC  Bulk Density 400 – 600 Kg/m2  Melt Index 0.2 – 50 g/10mm (150oC/2.16Kg)  % Volatiles (By Volume) 0 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon Monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, Carbon Dioxide. Hazardous Reactions Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. 11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity  Inhalation Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation.  Skin Contact Unlikely to cause skin irritation in man.  Eye Contact Unlikely to irritate eyes.  Ingestion Unlikely to be hazardous if swallowed.  Long Term Exposure: Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data by implant. IARC Cancer Review : Group 3 IMEMDT 7,56,87; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT 19,157,79; Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT 19,157,79. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate and Distribution High tonnage material produced in wholly contained systems. Solid with low volatility. The product is essentially insoluble in water. Film will float on water. The product has no potential for bioaccumulation. The product has no mobility in soil. Persistence and Degradation The product is long term (5 years) degradable only if exposed to light, heat and air. Breaks down into small fragments. Toxicity Shows no toxicity to animal, bird or aquatic life. The substance is insoluble in water. Effect on Effluent Treatment Unlikely to have any effect on biological or effluent treatment system. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not discharge into drains or the environment; dispose to an authorized waste collection point. Disposal should be in accordance with local, regional or national legislation. Incinerate or bury in an approved landfill as per appropriate legislation. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as hazardous for transport. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Users should ensure that they comply with any relevant local, regional or national legislation. 

Hazard pictograms

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Hazard statements

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Precautionary statements

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Further information

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification, since the conditions of the operations mentioned are beyond our control. B. Woven Polypropylene 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification Polypropylene Homopolymer in tubular form