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General Information
Revision date
2014-05-06
Product name
Grade Designations
Product Synonyms
Ethene polymer, LDPE, Ethylene Homopolymer
Chemical name
Polyethylene
CAS No.
9002-88-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
plastic film, laminating, molding, coating OSHA Status: non-hazardous
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Company Information
company name
Westlake Polymers LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HMIS® Hazard Ratings: Health - 1, Flammability -1, Chemical Reactivity – 0
HMIS® ratings
involves data interpretations that may vary from company to company. They are intended only for rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered. Exposure Limit: as Nuisance dust, 15.0 mg/m3, OSHA; Dust accumulation may acquire a static charge which could ignite the combustible particles. See section 7. Inhalation: Not a hazard at ambient temperatures; vapors, fumes, or sprays which can form at elevated temperatures are irritants to the eyes and respiratory tract. Fine dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Eyes: Fine dust may scratch eye surface; vapors, fumes, or sprays which form at elevated temperatures can be irritants. Skin: Contact with molten material will cause thermal burns; Negligible hazard for ambient exposure. Ingestion: Not a normal exposure route; adverse reaction is not expected.
