MSDS

Potential Health Effects: Ingestion
Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce mild
gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory irritation. Fumes produced while thermal
processing may cause irritation, pulmonary edema and a possible asthma-like response. The talc
is inextricably bound or coated in the polyethylene; this appears to prevent any tox reaction to
the lungs.
Section 3 – Composition/ Information on Ingredients
CAS #
Component
Percent by Wt.
9002-88-4
Polyethylene (Ethene homopolymer)*
>98
14807-96-6
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate)**
0-1.5
Not Available
Additives***
0-1
Additional Information
*This product may also be described as 1-Butene, polymer with ethane (CAS #25087-34-7) or as
1-Octene, polymer with ethane (CAS #26221-73-8). Ethene and ethylene are interchangeable.
**This is ‘antiblock’. It is added to some SCLAIR resin grades (e.g. film resins).
***Other chemical additives including antioxidants, UV stabilizers, processing aids and slip
agents may be formulated into various polyethylene resin grades in a total concentration of less
than 1% wt/wt.
This product is NOT considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910, 1200 (Hazard Communication).
This material is NOT controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations.
This material is NOT REGULATED has a hazardous material/dangerous goods for transportation.
See Section 8 for applicable exposure limits. See Section 11 for applicable toxicity data.
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
First Aid: Eyes
Remove contact lenses, if it can be done safely. Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15
minutes, while holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop of persists.
First Aid: Skin
Remove dusty or contaminated clothing and shoes. For skin contact, wash affected area with
soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist. In case of contact with
molten product, cool rapidly with water and seek immediate medical attention. Do not attempt
to remove molten product, or molten product that has cooled, from skin without medical
assistance.
First Aid: Inhalation
Move affected individual to non-contaminated air. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband to facilitate breathing. Seek immediate medical attention if the individual is not
breathing, is unconscious or if any other symptoms persist. Inhalation of smoke following a fire
may result in delayed pulmonary edema; seek immediate medical attention.