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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 REVISED DATE: May 3, 1988 POD MSDS 121-3 IMPORTANT: Union Carbide Corporation urges each customer or recipient of this Material Safety Data sheet to study it carefully to become aware of and understand the hazards associated with the product. The reader should consider consulting reference works or individuals who are experts in ventilation, toxicology or fire prevention, as necessary or appropriate to use and understand the data contained in this MSDS. To promote safe use and handling of this product, each customer or recipient should (1) notify its employees, agents, contractors, and others whom it knows or believes will use this material of the information on this MSDS and any other information regarding hazards or safety, (2) furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product, and (3) request its customers to notify their employees, customers, and other users of the product of this information. ******************************************************************************* *******************************I.****ID*E**N*T*IF*I*C*A*T*I*O*N********************************** PRODUCT GROUP: Natural Pelleted Halogen-Based Flame-Retardant Peroxide Cross-Linkable Polyethylene Compounds BASE RESIN: Polyethylene Homopolymer CAS NO: 9002-88-4 ******************************************************************************* ******************************II*.****P*H*Y*S*IC**A*L**D*A*T*A********************************** MELT INDEX: Not applicable DENSITY: 1.0 - 1.4 PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME: NIL APPEARANCE AND ODOR: 1/8 inch diameter off-white pellets; mild UCC 086166 ***********************c*h*a*r*a**c*te**ri*s*t*ic***o*dor*. ****************************** ****** COPYRIGHT 1986,1987,1988 - UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION POD MSDS 121-3 Page 2 of 6 ******************************************************************************* * III. INGREDIENTS * ******************************************************************************* HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS: MATERIALS HAZARD EXPOSURE LIMITS Antimony oxide CAS NO: 1309-64-4 Hazardous dust; eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant 0.5 mg/m3 as Sb (OSHA/ACGIH) Dibasic Lead Phthalate CAS NO: 69011-06-9 Animal Teratogen 0.05 mg/m3, (OSHA) 0.15 mg/m3 (ACGIH) as Pb dit2-tertiary-butylperoxy-iso-propyl]benzene CAS NO: 25155-25-3 Eye and skin irritant None established 65% Dibasic Lead Stearate in EP Rubber CAS NO: 7428480 Animal Teratogen 0.05 mg/m3, (OSHA) 0.15 mg/m3 (ACGIH) as Pb Zinc 2-mercaptotoluimidazole CAS NO: 61617-00-3' Nuisance Particulate 10mg/m3 (ACGIH) 5mg/m3 respirable 15mg/m3 total (OSHA) This group of products also contains a halogen-based flame-retardant. (See Section X for Additional Information) ******************************************************************************* ** *******************IV**. ***F*IR*E**A*N*D***E*X*P*L*O*S*IO*N***H*A*ZA*R*D***D*A*T*A************************** AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Generally 600-740 Deg. F depending on individual product composition. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol-type or universal-type foams applied by manufacturer's recommended technique. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Hydrogen bromide and other toxic gases may be liberated at elevated temperatures (above 400 Deg. C), such as might occur in case of fire exposure. Use NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus for fire-fighting. SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Avoid accumulation and dispersion of dust to reduce explosion potential (see Section IX), ************* **************************************** ************ UCC 086167 POD MSDS 121-3 Page 3 of 6 ******************************************************************************* * V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA * ******************************************************************************* EXPOSURE LIMITS: There are no established exposure limits for polyethylene, however. Union Carbide treats polyethylene dust as a nuisance particulate. OSHA limits exposure to 15 mg/m3 total dust and 5 mg/m3 respirable dust (29 CFR 1910.1000 Table z-3). ACGIH limits are 10 mg/m3 total dust. ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None currently known. HEALTH HAZARDS: Treat as nuisance particulates. Avoid breathing dust or any fumes that may be generated during processing. The peroxide cross-linking agent contained in this compound decomposes when heated. As a result, small amounts of pyrolytic products may be emitted during processing. These decomposition products may irritate skin, eyes, and nasal passages (see Section vill). Avoid exposure to dust and fumes. Avoid skin contact. Antimony oxide is a respirable dust and may cause injury to the respiratory tract if inhaled in excessive concentrations. Antimony oxide is also capable of causing serious injury to the eyes and skin. Zinc 2-mercaptotoluimidazole is a nuisance particulate. A single overexposure of Lead Phthalate or Dibasic Lead Stearate may cause abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, thirst, and malaise. Repeated overexposure may result in headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, salivation, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, insomnia, diarrhea, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, wrist-drop, foot-drop, convulsions, and coma. Anemia, kidney injury, and neurological (central and peripheral) effects also are notable with chronic lead poisoning. Lead compounds have been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals. The antimony oxide and lead and zinc compounds are compounded into the polymer matrix and thus are not expected to present the same hazards that exists in the neat state. (HEALTH HAZARD DATA continued on next page) UCC 086168 POD MSDS 121-3 Page 4 of 6 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: A knowledge of the available toxicology information and of the physical and chemical properties of this material suggests that overexposure is unlikely to aggravate existing medical conditions. SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION: Long term repeated inhalation exposure to antimony oxide has been shown to cause malignant tumors in the lungs of laboratory rats. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: None required. (See Section X for Additional Information) ******************************************************************************* ****************************V**I*. **R**E*A*C*T*I*V*IT*Y**D**A*TA********************************** STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperatures over 150 Deg. C. may cause premature resin cross linking. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: ' Thermal decomposition may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes, other organic vapors, and hydrogen bromide (above 400 Deg. C), and lead and antimony compounds. REACTIVE OR EXPLOSIVE POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. ******************************************************************************* ** *************************V**I*I.****S*P*IL*L*S***O*R**LE*A*K*S********************************** CLEANUP PROCEDURES: Sweep up and collect in suitable container for disposal. CAUTION: Polyethylene pellets on floors are slippery and can cause falls. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: If disposed of, this product would not be considered a RCRA hazardous waste. Dispose of as permitted by applicable federal, state, and local regulations. ******************************************************************************* UCC 086169 POD MSDS 121-3 Page 5 of 6 ******************************************************************************* * VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION * ******************************************************************************* RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if unable to control airborne dust, fumes, and vapors. VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended for control of airborne dust, fumes, and vapors. ******************************************************************************* ***************************IX**. ***S*P*E*C*IA*L**P**R*E*C*A*U*T*IO*N*S******************************** STORING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: WARNING: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. DUST AND PROCESS FUMES MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED CONTAINS LEAD WHICH CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS IN LABORATORY ANIMALS. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing dust and process fumes. Wash thoroughly after handling. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: The fines and dust particles contained in all polyethylene resins are defined as Class I Dust (lowest explosive level) under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-68. Your facilities and procedures must conform to NFPA-654. Prevent accumulation of dust particles; operate to ensure no system leaks develop; and maintain proper equipment grounding at all times. Read and understand Union Carbide's "Polyethylene Handling and Storage Guide*. ******************************************************************************* ***************************X**. **R**EG**U*LA*T*O*R*Y***IN*F*O*R*M**A*T*IO*N***************************** Federal: Toxic Substance Control Act: SARA Title - III - Section 313: Chemical Zinc Stearate Antimony Oxide Dibasic Lead Phthalate Zinc 2-mercaptotoluimidazole Dibasic Lead Stearate All the components of this product are on the TSCA inventory. Contains the following listed chemicals: Ceiling Limit 5% 10% 5% 5% 1% (REGULATORY INFORMATION continued on next page) XJCC 086170 POD MSDS 121-3 Page 6 of 6 STATE: This product contains trace amounts of arsenic. The state of California has found arsenic to cause cancer. ******************************************************************************* * EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER * * * * 1-800-UCC-HELP * ** ********T*H**IS**N*U*M**BE*R***IS**A**V*A*IL*A*B*L*E***D*A*Y*S*, **N*IG**H*T*S*, **W*E*E*K*E*N*D*S**AN*D***H*O*L*ID*A*Y*S*-************* The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Union Carbide Corporation. We believe that the information contained herein is current as of the date of the Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and these opinions and the conditions of use of the product ,are not within the control of Union Carbide Corporation, it is the user's obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product. 1241f UCC 086171