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Codes and Testing
MSDS
MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
MSDS NO.
DATE: 09/25/01
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
BPI: 800-645-8140
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
GENERAL INFORMATION:
BPI: 800-645-8140
SECTION
I – IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT:
SYNONYMS: High Density Polyethylene; HDPE
FORMULA: CH3 – (CH2) – CH3
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polyolefin
CAS RN: 9002-88-4
SECTION
II – INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION
NOMINAL % PEL/II V HAZARD
Polyethylene 100 None None noted
SECTION
III – HEALTH INFORMATION
INHALATION:
Nuisance dust can be caused by handling and some operation. Fumes
may be generated in operations using heated polyethylene.
INGESTION:
Not known
EYE
CONTACT: Not known
SKIN
CONTACT: The pellets can be abrasive and molten or heated material
can cause serious burns to unprotected skin.
SECTION
IV – OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
PEL
(OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit): For nuisance dust.
15 mg/m3
for total dust and 5 mg/m3 for respirable dust
TLV
(ACGIH Threshold Limit Value): For nuisance particulates.
10
mg/m3 for total dust and 5 mg/m3 for respirable dust.
SECTION
V – EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURE
FOR
OVER EXPOSURE BY:
SWALLOWING: No need anticipated, however if occurs call a physician
or Poison Control Center promptly.
SKIN CONTACT: No need anticipated, however if occurs, wash affected
area.
INHALATION: No need anticipated, however if occurs remove victim
to fresh air. If victim has stopped breathing, give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth and get MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
SECTION VI – PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: Not applicable
MELTING POINT: Crystalline, 275-284oF (125-140oC)
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY: 0.941 – 0.980 g/cc
VAPOR
DENSITY (AIR=1): Not applicable
SOLUBILITY
IN WATER: Insoluble
APPEARANCE
AND ODOR: Approximately 3/8” white to opaque solid pellets,
Odorless
SECTION
VII – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH
POINT & METHOD USED: Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Approx. 645oF ASTM D1929
FLAMMABLE
LIMITS IN AIR, % BY VOL. LOWER: Not applicable
HIGHER:
Not applicable
NEPA
RATING: HEALTH ( ) FIRE ( ) REACTIVITY ( )
No
NEPA rating (Does not apply to exposure hazards other than during
a fire.)
FIRE
FIGHTING PROCEDURES: (NOTE: Individuals should perform only those
firefighting procedures for which they have been trained.) Use water
spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. If possible, water
should be applied as a spray from a fogging nozzle since polyethylene
is a surface burning material.
UNUSUAL
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Firefighters should wear self-contained
breathing apparatus in the positive pressure mode with a full facepiece
when there is a possibility of exposure to smoke, fumes or hazardous
decomposition products. The application of high velocity water will
spread the burning surface layer.
SECTION
VIII – REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Generally stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not likely
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: May burn or react violently
with fluorine-oxygen mixtures with 50 to 100% fluorine.
SECTION
IX – EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL
MEASURES: Handle in the presence of adequate ventilation. Provide
adequate mechanical ventilation at the points of extrusion where
polyethylene is at elevated temperatures coming from extruder into
dies, molds, etc.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Where exposure to nuisance dust can exceed
acceptable criteria, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection
equipment. Respirators should be selected based on the form and
concentration of contaminant in air accordance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.134.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear heat protective gloves and clothing if
there is potential for contact with heated material.
EYE
PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses meeting the specifications of ANSI
Standard 287.1
SECTION
X – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
PRECAUTIONS: Avoid uncontrolled releases of this material. Where
spills are possible, a comprehensive spill release plan should be
developed and implemented. If material enters a water source or
sewer, advise proper authorities of possible floating polymer.
SPILL
OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Normal procedures for clean up use good housekeeping
practices. Wear appropriate respiratory protection and protective
clothing as described in Section II. Contain spilled material. Transfer
to secure containers. In the event of an uncontrolled release of
this material, the user should determine if the release is reportable
under applicable laws and regulations.
WASTE
DISPOSAL: All recovered material should be packaged, labeled, transported
and disposed or reclaimed in conformance with good engineering practices.
Reclaim where possible.
SECTION
XI – REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION:
DOT
CLASSIFICATION: Non-regulated commodity
DOT
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
OTHER
DOT INFORMATION:
OTHER
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Toxic
Substance Control Act
This
product is listed in the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances
SECTION
XII – PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE AND USAGE
The
handling of pellets in both loading and unloading operations as
well as fabrication may cause nuisance dust to be formed, and necessary
precautions for personal protection (see Section IX) should be used.
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