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Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Date Printed: 03/23/2015 Date Reviewed: 03/11/2015Version 2
Product Name: Formolene® High Density Polyethylene-Hexene Copolymer
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4: First Aid Measures
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General information:
Provide symptomatic and supportive care.
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After Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Administer artifical respiration if breathing has stopped.
Get medical assistance if irritation or other symptoms develop.
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After Skin Contact:
After contact with the molten product, cool rapidly with cold water.
Do not pull solidified product away from the skin.
Get medical attention.
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After Eye Contact:
In case of accidental contact, immediately flush eyes with water.
Hold eyelids open to ensure adequate flushing.
Get medical assistance if irritation or other symptoms develop.
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After Swallowing:
Administer 1-2 glasses of water to dilute ingested material.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical attention.
5: Firefighting Measures
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Suitable Extinguishing Agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray.
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Special Firefighting Hazards:
Product is supplied as pellets. If product is milled or ground, dust may form an explosive atmosphere when
dispersed in air.
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Protective Equipment:
In the event of a fire, wear a NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU) approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
and full protective clothing.
6: Accidental Release Measures
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Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during all clean-up activities. See Section 8 for more
information.
Avoid inhalation and direct contact.
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Environmental Precautions:
Keep spilled material out of sewage/drainage systems and waterways.
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Methods for Containment and Clean-Up:
Collect spilled material mechanically.
Place waste in an appropriate container for disposal.
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