MSDS

If release into watercourses, most polyethylene pellets float. Pellets are persistent in aquatic
and terrestrial systems. Product should be recovered from water and land following spills. This
products has not been found to migrate through soils.
Persistence/Degradabilit
Product does not readily degrade. Under optimal oxication conditions, >90% of polyethylene will
remain intact after exposure to microbial actions. Product will slowly change (embrittle) in the
presence of sunlight, but will not fully breakdown. Product buried in landfill has been found to
be stable over time. No toxic degradation products are known to be produced.
Bioaccumulation/Accumulation
Pellets may accumulate in the digestive systems of birds and aquatic life, causing injury and
possible death due to starvation.
Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
U.S./Canadian Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
This product is not known to generate hazardous wastes according to US and Canadian
regulations. The use, mixing or processing of this product may alter this product. Check federal,
provincial/state and local environmental regulations prior to disposal. Preferred disposal
methods for polymers in order of preferences are: 1) clean and reuse if possible, 2) recover and
resale through plastic recyclers or resin brokers, 3) incinerate with waste heat recovery and 4)
landfill. Reuse, recycling, storing, and transportation and disposal must be in accordance with
applicable federal, provincial/state and local regulations. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF BY
UNCONTROLLED INCINERATION. Open burning of plastics at landfills should not be undertaken.
See Section 7: Handling and Storage and Section 8: Exposure Controls/personal Protection for additional handling information that
may be applicable for safe handling and the protection of employees.
Waste generator is advised to carefully consider hazardous properties and control measures
needed for materials that may be found in the waste.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product’s components.
Section 14 – Transportation Information
US DOT Information
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED as a Hazardous Material for Transportation.
Canadian TDG Information
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED as Dangerous Goods for Transportation.
International Air Transport Associated (IATA) and ICAO Information
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED as Dangerous Goods for Transportation.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED as Dangerous Goods for Transportation.
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
A: International Regulations