SDS

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Appropriate engineering controls: General ventilation should be adequate for normal use.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: None needed under normal use conditions.
Skin protection: Wear impervious gloves such as rubber gloves if needed to avoid skin contact. Wear
insulated gloves when handling hot material.
Eye protection: None needed if handing product at ambient temperatures. Wear safety glasses when handling
hot material.
Other: Clothing with long sleeves should be worn when working with molten product.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Off white, waxy solid
Odor: Pleasant odor.
Odor threshold:
pH: Not available
Melting point/Freezing point: 130-175°F (55-90°C)
Boiling point: Not available
Flash point: >300°F (>148°C) CC
Evaporation rate (BuAc=1): Not available
Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
Flammable limits: LEL: Not applicable
UEL: Not available
Vapor pressure: Not available
Vapor density (air =1): Not available
Relative density: Not available
Solubility in Water: insoluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available
Auto-ignition temperature: Not available
Decomposition temperature: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Not reactive
Chemical stability: Stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: None known.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid heat. Molten material may cause thermal burns.
Incompatible materials: Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
and other products of incomplete combustion
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or fumes may cause irritation of the eyes, nose and upper respiratory tract.
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing and difficulty in breathing.
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected for normal, incidental ingestion. Large amounts may cause
gastrointestinal blockage and discomfort.
Skin contact: May cause skin sensitization. Contact with molten product may cause thermal burns.
Eye contact: Vapors or fumes may cause eye irritation with redness and tearing. Contact with molten product
may cause thermal burns.
Chronic effects: None known.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components are classified as carcinogens by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity: None of the components have been shown to cause reproductive or developmental
toxicity.
Mutagenicity: None of the components have been shown to cause mutagenic activity.
Acute Toxicity Values:
Polyethylene: Oral rat LD50 >2000 mg/kg