Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Marlex® EHM 6007 Polyethylene
Version 3.0
Revision Date 2015-08-19
MSDS Number:100000000681 5/12
Requirements for storage
areas and containers
:
Keep in a dry place. Keep in a well-ventilated place.
Advice on common storage
:
Do not store together with oxidizing and self-igniting products.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
US
Ingredients
Basis
Value
Control parameters
Note
Nuisance Dust
OSHA Z-3
TWA
15 mg/m3
Total dust
OSHA Z-3
TWA
5 mg/m3
(respirable dust)
Control as Particulate Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC). The ACGIH Guideline* for respirable dust is 3.0 mg/m3 and 10.0 mg/m3
for total dust. The OSHA PEL for respirable dust is 5.0 mg/m3 and 15.0 mg/m3 for total dust.
* This value is for inhalable (total) particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1.0% crystalline silica.
Engineering measures
Consider the potential hazards of this material (see Section 2), applicable exposure limits, job
activities, and other substances in the work place when designing engineering controls and selecting
personal protective equipment. If engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent
exposure to harmful levels of this material, the personal protective equipment listed below is
recommended. The user should read and understand all instructions and limitations supplied with
the equipment since protection is usually provided for a limited time or under certain circumstances.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
:
No respiratory protection is normally required. If heated
material generates vapor or fumes that are not adequately
controlled by ventilation, wear an appropriate respirator. Use
the following elements for air-purifying respirators: Organic
Vapor and Formaldehyde. Use a positive pressure, air-
supplying respirator if there is potential for uncontrolled
release, exposure levels are not known, or other circumstances
where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate
protection. Dust safety masks are recommended when the
dust concentration is excessive.
Eye protection
:
Use of safety glasses with side shields for solid handling is
good industrial practice. If this material is heated, wear
chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields or a face
shield. If there is potential for dust, use chemical goggles.
Skin and body protection
:
At ambient temperatures use of clean and protective clothing is
good industrial practice. If the material is heated or molten,
wear thermally insulated, heat-resistant gloves that are able to
withstand the temperature of the molten product. If this
material is heated, wear insulated clothing to prevent skin
contact if engineering controls or work practices are not
adequate.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Form
:
Pellets