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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Product Code: 62686 Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 640
Page: 1
Effective Date: 03/20/88
000443
1. INGREDIENTS: (% w/w, unless emeiwisi* nuteu;
Polyethylene homopolymer
CAS# 009002-88-4 100%
This document is prepared pursuant to the QSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), In addition, other substances not 'Hazardous' per thia OSHA Standard may be listed. Where proprietary ingredient shows, the identity may be made available as provided in this standard.
2. PHYSICAL DATA!
BOILING POINTt 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. EIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
FLASH POINT! Not applic. METHOD USED! Not applic.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LFLj Not applic. UFL: Not applic.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, foam, alcohol foam, C02, dry chemical.
FIRE & 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.
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material safety data sheet
Dow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Product Code: 62686 Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 640
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 572F, 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.
3. 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: Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties. Single exposure to dust is not likely to be hazardous.
SYSTEMIC & OTHER EFFECTS: No relevant information found.
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material safety data sheet
Dow'Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, Ml 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Product Cod : 62686
( Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 640 Effective Date: 03/20/88 Date Printed: 02/16/90
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7. FIRST AID:
EYES: Irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. Mechanical irritation only.
SKIN: Wash 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:
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M A*T E R I A t SAFETY DATA SHEET
bow Chemical U.8.A, Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Product Code: 62686 Product Name: POLYETHYLENE 640
Page: 4
Effective Date: 03/20/66 Date Printed: 02/16/90
MSD: 000443
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (CONTINUED)
MSDS STATUS: Revised Section 9.
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