Material Safety Data Sheet

                                               The Dow Chemical Company





Product Name: AFFINITY* PL 1840G Polyolefin Plastomer                 Issue Date: 11/03/2005

                                                                      Print Date: 03 Nov 2005





The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS,

as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions

identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or

actions.





1.     Product and Company Identification

Product Name

      AFFINITY* PL 1840G Polyolefin Plastomer







COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

The Dow Chemical Company

2030 Willard H. Dow Center

Midland, MI 48674

USA



Customer Information Number:                           800-258-2436



EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

24-Hour Emergency Contact:                             989-636-4400







2.     Hazards Identification



Emergency Overview

Color: Translucent

Physical State: Pellets

Odor: Odorless

Hazards of product:

        Slipping hazard.



OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication

Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.



Potential Health Effects

Eye Contact: Solid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action. Vapor may

cause eye irritation experienced as mild discomfort and redness.

Skin Contact: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Mechanical injury only. Under

normal processing conditions, material is heated to elevated temperatures; contact with the material

may cause thermal burns.

Skin Absorption: No adverse effects anticipated by skin absorption.

Inhalation: No adverse effects are anticipated from single exposure to dust. Vapors/fumes released

during thermal processing may cause respiratory irritation.







                                      * Indicates a Trademark



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 Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small

 amounts. May cause choking if swallowed.





 3.      Composition Information



Component                                                     CAS #                      Amount

Ethene-1-octene copolymer                                     26221-73-8                 >= 99.0 %





 4.      First-aid measures



 Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the

 initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a

 physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.

 Skin Contact: If molten material comes in contact with the skin, do not apply ice but cool under ice

 water or running stream of water. DO NOT attempt to remove the material from skin. Removal could

 result in severe tissue damage. Seek medical attention immediately.

 Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.

 Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention. May cause gastrointestinal blockage. Do not give

 laxatives. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

 Notes to Physician: If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific

 antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical

 condition of the patient.







 5.      Fire Fighting Measures



 Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire

 extinguishers. Foam.

 Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Soak

 thoroughly with water to cool and prevent re-ignition. If material is molten, do not apply direct water

 stream. Use fine water spray or foam. Cool surroundings with water to localize fire zone. Hand held

 dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires.

 Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing

 apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,

 boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected

 location or safe distance.

 Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling

 operations can generate combustible dust. To reduce the potential for dust explosions, do not permit

 dust to accumulate. Dense smoke is emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen.

 Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition

 to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion

 products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.





 6.      Accidental Release Measures

 Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Contain spilled material if possible. Sweep up.

 Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for

 additional information.

 Personal Precautions: Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Use appropriate safety

 equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

 Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or

 groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.







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7.      Handling and Storage



Handling

General Handling: No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area.

Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe handling of product. Avoid

breathing process fumes. Use with adequate ventilation. When appropriate, unique handling

information for containers can be found on the product label. Workers should be protected from the

possibility of contact with molten resin. Do not get molten material in eyes, on skin or clothing.

Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust. To

reduce the potential for dust explosions, electrically bond and ground equipment and do not permit

dust to accumulate. Dust can be ignited by static discharge.



Storage

Store in accordance with good manufacturing practices.







8.      Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limits

None established



Personal Protection

Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses. If there is a potential for exposure to particles which could

cause eye discomfort, wear chemical goggles. If exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face

respirator.

Skin Protection: No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed.

         Hand protection: Chemical protective gloves should not be needed when handling this

         material. Consistent with general hygienic practice for any material, skin contact should be

         minimized. Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection, when needed.

Respiratory Protection: Use an approved air-purifying respirator when vapors are generated at

increased temperatures or when dust or mist is present. The following should be effective types of air-

purifying respirators: When dust/mist are present use a/an Particulate filter. When combinations of

vapors, acids, or dusts/mists are present use a/an Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter.

Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands

before smoking or eating.



Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Local exhaust

ventilation may be necessary for some operations.





9.      Physical and Chemical Properties



Physical State                   Pellets

Color                            Translucent

Odor                             Odorless

Flash Point - Closed Cup         No test data available

Flammable Limits In Air          Lower: No test data available

                                 Upper: No test data available

Autoignition Temperature         No test data available

Vapor Pressure                   No test data available

Boiling Point (760 mmHg)         No test data available

Vapor Density (air = 1)          No test data available

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)       0.85 - 0.97 Supplier

Freezing Point                   No test data available

Melting Point                    Supplier varies



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Solubility in Water (by         Nil

weight)

pH                              No test data available

Kinematic Viscosity             No test data available







10.     Stability and Reactivity



Stability/Instability

Stable.

Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.



Incompatible Materials: None known.



Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.



Thermal Decomposition

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.

Processing may release fumes and other decomposition products. At temperatures exceeding melt

temperatures, polymer fragments can be released. Fumes can be irritating. Decomposition products

can include and are not limited to: Aldehydes. Alcohols. Organic acids. Decomposition products can

include trace amounts of: Hydrocarbons.







11.     Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity

Ingestion

Single dose oral LD50 has not been determined.

Skin Absorption

The dermal LD50 has not been determined.

Repeated Dose Toxicity

Additives are encapsulated in the product and are not expected to be released under normal

processing conditions or foreseeable emergency.







12.     Ecological Information

CHEMICAL FATE



Movement & Partitioning

No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high molecular weight (MW greater than

1000). In the terrestrial environment, material is expected to remain in the soil. In the aquatic

environment, material is expected to float.



Persistence and Degradability

This water-insoluble polymeric solid is expected to be inert in the environment. Surface

photodegradation is expected with exposure to sunlight. No appreciable biodegradation is expected.



ECOTOXICITY

Not expected to be acutely toxic, but material in pellet or bead form may mechanically cause adverse

effects if ingested by waterfowl or aquatic life.









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13.     Disposal Considerations



DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All

disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and

regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with

applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. DOW HAS NO CONTROL OVER

THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING

OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE

PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION:

Composition Information. FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options

include sending to a licensed, permitted: Recycler. Reclaimer. Incinerator or other thermal

destruction device. Landfill.







14.     Transport Information

DOT Non-Bulk

NOT REGULATED



DOT Bulk

NOT REGULATED



IMDG

NOT REGULATED



ICAO/IATA

NOT REGULATED





This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational

requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be

obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the

transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the

transportation of the material.





15.     Regulatory Information

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication

Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning

and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312

Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard                      No

Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard                      No

Fire Hazard                                          No

Reactive Hazard                                      No

Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard                    No



Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and

Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.



Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Hazardous

Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List:

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.

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Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Special Hazardous

Substances List:

To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting

under this statute.





California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)

This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.





US. Toxic Substances Control Act

All components of this product are either on the TSCA Inventory, are exempt from TSCA Inventory

Requirements under 40 CFR 720.30, or comply with the PMN Polymer Exemption 40 CFR 723.250.

CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL)

All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or

are not required to be listed.







16.     Other Information



Recommended Uses and Restrictions

A polyethylene plastic- For industrial conversion as a raw material for manufacture of articles or

goods.



Revision

Identification Number: 80348 / 1001 / Issue Date 11/03/2005 / Version: 2.0

Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this

document.



Legend

N/A              Not available

W/W              Weight/Weight

OEL              Occupational Exposure Limit

STEL             Short Term Exposure Limit

TWA              Time Weighted Average

ACGIH            American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.

DOW IHG          Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline

WEEL             Workplace Environmental Exposure Level

HAZ_DES          Hazard Designation



The Dow Chemical Company urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and

consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the

data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein is

provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no

warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ

between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with

all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the product

as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is

the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due to

the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not and

cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have

obtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current,

please contact us for the most current version.









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