Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Marlex® EHM 6007 Polyethylene
Version 3.0
Revision Date 2015-08-19
MSDS Number:100000000681 2/12
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard 29 CFR
1910.1200; the SDS and labels contain all the information as required by the standard.
Emergency Overview
Warning
Form: Pellets Physical state: Solid Color: Opaque Odor: Mild to no odor
OSHA Hazards
:
Combustible dust
Classification
:
Combustible dust
Labeling
Signal Word
:
Warning
Hazard Statements
:
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
While this product may not be a combustible dust as sold,
further processing or handling may form combustible dust
concentration in air.
Potential Health Effects
Physical Hazards
:
Pellets may cause a slip hazard on hard surfaces.
Mechanical processing may form combustible dust
concentrations in air and thermal processing at elevated
temperatures may generate formaldehyde.
Inhalation
:
Repeated exposure to dust from this material may cause
respiratory irritation.
Fumes generated during thermal processing may cause
irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
Skin
:
Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged or
significant irritation.
Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic
response.
If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from contact.
Thermal burns may include pain or feeling of heat,
discolorations, swelling, and blistering.
Eyes
:
Contact with the eyes may cause irritation due to the abrasive
action.
Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation.
Thermal burns may result if heated material contacts eye.
Ingestion
:
Ingestion of this product is not a likely route of exposure.
Carcinogenicity:
IARC
No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.