MSDS

The following information has been found for its components. However, the product is expected
to present a lesser degree of hazard since the hazardous components are incorporated in a
polymer matrix:
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate) – Inhalation may cause discomfort or irritation to the
respiratory tract and nasal passages. May be irritating to eyes and skin.
B: Acute Toxicity – LD50/LC50
Polyethylene (Ethene homopolymer) (9002-88-4)
Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 12 g/m3/30M
Polyethylene (1-Butene, polymer with ethane) (25087-34-7)
Oral LD50 Raf: 4 g/kg
C: Chronic Toxicity – General Product Information
Product has minimal known chronic toxicity. Target organ is the respiratory system. Most
polyethylene dust particles are large and non-respirable. There are no known or reported
reproductive or genetic effects.
The following information has been found for its components. However, the product is expected
to present a lesser degree of hazard since the hazardous components are incorporated in a
polymer matrix:
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate) – target organ is the lung and respiratory system. May cause
chronic lung disease (talc pneumoconiosis).
D: Chronic Toxicity – Carcinogenic Effects
ACGIH, EPA, IARC, OSHA and NTP carcinogen lists have been checked or selected similar
materials or those components with CAS registry numbers.
Polyethylene (Ethene homopolymer) (9002-88-4)
IARC: Supplement 7 [1987], Monograph 19 [1979] (Group 3 (not classifiable))
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate) (14807-96-6)
ACGIH: A4- Not classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (containing no asbestos fibers); A1 –
Confirmed Human Carcinogen (containing asbestos fibers)
NTP: Items Under Consideration: Human epidemiological studies. Management Status
Report – Evidence of Carcinogenicity: Male rats/some evidence; Female rats/clear
evidence; Mice/No evidence
IARC: Monograph 93 posted (inhaled), Supplement 7 [1987], Monograph 42 [1987]
(Group 3 (not classifiable))
Section 12 – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information
Polyethylene is an essentially biologically inert solid and considered non-toxic. It is stable (does
not decompose) in landfills or in aquatic systems.
B: Component Analysis – Ecotaxicity – Aquatic/Terrestrial Toxicity
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate) (14807-96-6)
96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: .100 g/L [semi-static]
Environmental Fate/Mobility