24 Madison Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004, USA
Main Tel: 973-439-1401, Fax: 973-439-1402,
email: info@jeen.com , Website: www.jeen.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 鈥? Company and Product Identification
Issued by: JEEN International Corporation Chemtrec Emergency Tel#: 800-424-9300
24 Madison Road *Chemtrec International Emergency Tel#: 703-527-3887
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 (*Collect Calls Accepted)
Tel#: 973-439-1401 Latest Revision Date: February 10, 2006
Product Trade Name: JEENATE 4H
Chemical Description: Ethene homopolymer
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
INCI: Polyethylene
Health (NFPA): 0 Flammability (NFPA): 1 Reactivity (NFPA): 0 Protective Equipment: B
Section 2 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients
This material contains no ingredients which are known to JEEN International Corp. to be hazardous unless listed below.
CAS Number Ingredients Wt% Exposure Limits
None as defined under the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 C.F.R. 搂 1910.1200) or the Canadian Hazardous Products
Act [S.C. 1987, c.30 (Part 1)]
Section 3 鈥? Physical Data
Specific Gravity @ 60掳F: 0.92 鈥? 0.94
Volatility: Nil
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Solubility in Water (%): Insoluble
Appearance @ 25掳C: White solid.
Odor: Little or no odor.
Flash Point, COC (ASTM D-92): > 175 掳C / 350 掳F
Melting Point: 70 鈥? 79.5 掳C
Section 4 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: > 350掳F Flammable Limits: Not available
Flash Method: COC ASTM D-92
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray or fog, alcohol-type foam, dry chemical, or CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use a self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operate in pressure-demand
or other positive pressure mode. Non-flammable. Keep fire-exposed containers cool
using water spray.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When finely divided and suspended in air, this product could be flammable. Under these
circumstances, keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Use adequate ventilation
and ground all equipment.
As with most solid or particulate organic materials, extremely high dust concentration in air
may result in a potential explosion hazard. Use good housekeeping to prevent significant
solids accumulation.
Section 5 鈥? Health Hazard Data
Inhalation: Not expected to be a problem under normal conditions of use. When finely divided, inhalation of dust may
cause irritation of mucous membrane and respiratory tract. OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL-TWA)
and ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV-TWA) for respirable dust: 5 mg/m3. Total nuisance dust OSHA PEL-
TWA: 15 mg/m3; total dust ACGIH TLV-TA: 10 mg/m3. If heated to decomposition, fumes generated may
result in respiratory irritation. ACGIH exposure limit for paraffin wax fume is a TLV-TWA of 2 mg/m3.
Skin and Eye Contact: Not expected to be a problem under normal conditions of use. May produce mild irritation on prolonged
contact with skin or eyes. Not expected to be absorbed through the skin in significant quantities. The cool
solid material is not expected to cause skin or eye irritation; however, contact with molten material may
result in thermal burns.
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Section 5 鈥? Health Hazard Data Continued鈥?.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
Emergency and First
Aid Procedures: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Launder clothing before reuse. If in eyes, irrigate with flowing
water immediately and continuously for fifteen minutes. Consult a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air
and administer oxygen if necessary. If ingested, consult a physician. If molten polymer gets on skin, cool
rapidly with cold water. Do not attempt to peel polymer from skin. Obtain medical attention for thermal
burns.
Section 6 鈥? Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable [X] under Normal conditions of storage and use. Unstable [ ]
Incompatibilities (Materials to Avoid): Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur [ ] Will not occur [X]
Conditions to Avoid: See above statements.
Section 7 鈥? Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures
Action to take for spills: (Sweep up material and place in appropriate disposal container. Use sweeping
compound or other cleaning aids to pick up residues. Wash down area thoroughly with water. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. If liquid is hot, attempt to confine spill and let the
liquid solidify. Once solid, the product may be recovered as any other solid material.
Disposal Method: Secure container and take to an approved waste disposal site. Dispose of residues in accordance with
applicable Local, State and Federal Regulations.
Decontamination
Procedures: Not applicable.
Section 8 鈥? Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection: Respirator use is not expected to be necessary under normal conditions of handling. In emergency
situations, use of a NIOSH-approved respirator may be required.
Ventilation: General ventilation should be provided to maintain ambient concentrations below nuisance levels.
Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves and chemical goggles should be used to prevent skin and eye contact.
Section 9 鈥? Storage and Handling
Packaged material (boxes, bags) should be stored in conditions that avoid extremes of temperature. The shelf life of the products
depends on storage conditions and intended uses; properties such as melting point, viscosity, and penetration will remain stable for
over one year. The color of the products, especially white waxes, may darken slightly after two or three months under certain
conditions. Care must be taken to avoid overheating the molten wax and causing oxidation of the product. Care must be taken to
avoid overheating the molten wax and causing oxidation of the product. Care must also be taken to avoid skin contact with the molten
wax, which will cause thermal burns. Good hygiene practices should always be followed when handling the material.
Section 10 - Toxicological Effects
There are no known toxicological effects.
Section 11 - Ecological Information
This product would not be expected to cause damage to the environment. It would be expected to biodegrade slowly, depending upon
the conditions to which it is exposed. Under OECD Method 301D, the biodegradability is less than 25% after 5 days.
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Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Ecotoxicty: Not available
BOD5 and COD: Not available
Biodegradable/OECD: Not available
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Special Remarks: This product woud be expected to biodegrade slowly, depending upon the conditions to which it is exposed.
Under OECD Method 310D, the biodegradability is less then 25% after five days. Eco-toxicological data on analogous polymeric
materials demonstrates that the homopolymer in this product has a low aquatic toxicity to fish, algae, and daphnia. Under OECD
guidelines this product is classed as inherently biodegradable. The product is unlikely to bioaccumulate due to the large polymeric
nature of the homopolymer. Classification according to German Umweltbundesamt.de is 鈥渘wg.鈥?
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Surplus or waste residues of this product should be placed in a suitable waste container and taken to an approved waste disposal site.
Dispose of all surplus or waste residues in accordance with applicable waste management regulations.
Section 14 鈥? Transportation Information
UN Number: Not hazardous* IMDG Page Number: Not applicable
UN Class: Not applicable TREMCARD Number: Not applicable
ADR/RID Class: Not applicable IFAG Table Number: Not applicable
EmS Number: Not applicable
*For material shipped at or above 100掳C and below its flash point, the following UN class,
number applies: Hazard Class 9, PG III, ID#: 3257
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
EC Classification: Not classified under 67/548/EEC
Hazard Symbol: None Risk Phrases: None Safety Phrases: None
This product has no status under food additive regulations. This product does not contain any chemicals listed in Section 313 of the
Superfund Act and Reauthorization Amendment (SARA 313) or the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAA). No ozone-depleting chemicals
are contained or used in the manufacture of this product.
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
NFPA (national Fire Protection Association (USA): Health: 0, Flammability: 1, Instability: 0
This product is not regulated to be a health or physical hazard.
These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as a Product Specifications. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is hereby made. The recommended
industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally applicable; however, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of
intended use and determine whether they are appropriate.
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