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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Ch mical U.S.A.* Midland, Ml 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 r Product Code: 62672 V Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 620 f"'' Page: 1 Effective Date: 03/20/86 Date Printed: 02/16/90 MSDt 000443 1. INGREDIENTS: (% w/w, unless otherwise noted) Polyethylene homopolymer CAS# 009002-88-4 100% This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). in addition, other substances not 'Hazardous* per this OSHA Standard may be listed. Where proprietary ingredient shows, the identity may be made available as provided in this standard. 2. PHYSICAL DATA: BOILING POINT: Not applicable VAP PRESS: Not applic. VAP density: Not applic. SOL. IN WATER: Nil SP. GRAVITY: 0.91 - 0.97 APPEARANCE: Translucent white, solid pellets or granules. ODOR: No odor. 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: FLASH POINT: Not applic. METHOD USED: Not applic. FLAMMABLE LIMITS lfl: Not applic. UFL: Not applic. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, foam, alcohol foam, C02, dry chemical. FIRE a EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dense smoke emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen. Accumulation of fine dust particles could pose an explosion hazard. fire-fighting EQUIPMENT: Wear positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus in any closed space. (Continued on Page 2) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit Of The Dow Chemical Company DO 085?15 OONFIDENTTAl MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, Ml 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 Product Code: 62672 Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 620 Page: 2 Effective Date: 03/20/88 Date Printed: 02/16/90 MSD: 000443 4. REACTIVITY DATA: Stability: (Conditions to avoid) Temperatures over 572f, 300C will release combustible gases. INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID) None. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustible gases when xposed to temperatures over 572P, 300C. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION: ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Sweep Up and discard. DISPOSAL METHOD: Bury in landfill or burn in an adequate incinerator in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. . HEALTH HAZARD DATA: EYE: Solid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action, skin CONTACT: Essentially nonirritating to skin. Mechanical injury only. SKIN ABSORPTION: A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. INGESTION: May cause choking if swallowed. Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be very low. Considered physiologically inert. INHALATION: Vaporb are unlikely due to physical properties. Single exposure to dust is not likely to be hazardous. SYSTEMIC & OTHER EFFECTS: No relevant Information found. (Continued on Page 3) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit Of The Dow Chemical Company DO 085216 CONFIDENT! Al material safety data sheet DOW Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 f Pr duct Code: 62672 V Product Namei POLYETHYLENE 620 Page: 3 Effective Date: 03/20/88 Date Printed: 02/16/90 MSD: 000443 7. FIRST AID: eyes: irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. Mechanical irritation only. SKIN: Hash off in flowing water or shower. INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper industrial handling. inhalation: no adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper industrial handling. 8. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: EXPOSURE GUIDELINE!S); None established. VENTILATION: Good general ventilation should be sufficient. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No respiratory protection should be needed. SKIN PROTECTION: No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed. EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses. 9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 'Hazard Categories' promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1966 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories: Not to have met any hazard category SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Practice reasonable care and caution in handling. (Continued on Page 4) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit Of The Dow Chemical Company DO 085217 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET m Dow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, Ml 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 ( Product Code: 62672 v Product Name: polyethylene 620 Page: 4 Effective Date: 03/20/60 Date Printed: 02/16/90 MSD; 000443 9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (CONTINUED) MSDS STATUS: Revised Section 9. (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or implied, Is Made, consult The Dow Chemical company For Further information. * An Operating Unit Of The Dow Chemical Company Do 085?i 8 ^ONFTOFNT T Al