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Material Safety Data Sheet
Polyethylene Bead (316A or 317A)
1. Product Identification 6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Product Name: Polyethylene Bead (316A or 317A) Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH approved dust respirator with
INCI Name: Polyethylene powdered grades if dusty conditions prevail. During melting or conveying in
Chem. N.: No data molten state, use an organic vapor respirator.
CAS Number: 9002-88-4 Protective Clothing: Protective garments, i.e. gloves with long
EINECS Number: No data sleeves, when handling molten material. Chemical goggles around molten
material and in dusty conditions.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties Other Protective Measures: Use adequate ventilation during heating
processes, or if dusty conditions prevail when handling powdered materials.
Melting Point: 120-128潞C For storage and ordinary handling, general ventilation is adequate.
Boiling Point: Not applicable
7. Hazards Identification
Refractive Index: No Data
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable General: Products are white powders. Static charges on the powders
Specific Gravity: 0.95 鈥? 0.97 may ignite flammable atmosphere. High levels of product dust in the
Solubility in Water: Negligible atmosphere may present a dust explosion hazard. No significant health
pH Value: Not applicable hazard from exposure to products.
Appearance & Odor: White powder, solid, characteristic waxy odor Inhalation: Treat powder as nuisance particulates
Eye Contact: Non-eye irritant. Particulates may cause mechanical
3. Stability and Reactivity irritation
Skin Contact: Mild dermal irritant
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal conditions
Ingestion: No effects known. Low toxicity.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents.
8. First Aid Measures
Hazardous Decomposition: Depending on conditions of fire, CO,
CO2, and combustible gases may be generated.
Eyes: Wash with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
physician.
4. Handling and Storage Skin: Wash with water and soap.
Inhalation: For inhalation of powder, remove to fresh air.
(Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.) Avoid
Ingestion: Not expected to occur.
breathing fumes form heating operations. Avoid spillage which can cause
9. Fire Fighting Measures
very slippery conditions on floors. Use good personal hygiene and
housekeeping.
Flash Point: > 572潞F (> 300潞C)
Static Electricity and Fine Particle Size of Polyethylene Waxes:
Auto-ignition Temp: Not known
Electrostatic charges of non-conductive materials is a natural phenomenon
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical or fine water
ranging form harmless, to a nuisance, to a hazard, depending on the degree of
spray. Avoid water stream on molten burning material as it may scatter and
charging and the environment where the discharge takes place. In the case of
spread the fire.
micronized polymers and waxes, very high levels of static electricity develop
Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
in their manufacture, transportation, and handling. These products, being
approved by NIOSH. Watch footing on floors and stairs because of possible
poor conductors of electricity, can and will hold a static charge for long
melting and spreading of material. Use water spray to keep containers cool.
periods of time. With this in mind, a great deal of care should be exercised
10. Toxicological Information
when handling this type of product in or around flammable liquids,
particularly if the liquid is at or near its flashpoint. The generation of static
Acute Oral LD50: LD50 > 2500 mg/kg
electricity cannot be prevented because its intrinsic origins are present at
Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
every particle interface. Some common sense approaches to the hazards
Carcinogenicity: No data
involved with static electricity can be found in NFPA 77 issued by the
Mutagenicity: No data
National Fire Protection Association in 1988.
Storage recommendations: Avoid excessive heat. Do not store near
11. Disposal Considerations
strong oxidizing agents.
5. Accidental Release Measures Discard as non-hazardous organic solid waste. The information offered
here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alteration to the product such
(Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.) Remove as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of
ignition sources from the powdered grades. Keep away from heat or flame. the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal
Sweep up with a minimum of dusting. Collect in container, e.g. fiberboard method.
drum or carton. Spills and release may have to be reported to Federal and/or
local authorities.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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