MSDS

Component Analysis – International Inventory Status
Component
CAS #
US – TSCA
CANADA – DSL
EU - EINECS
Polyethylene (Ethene homopolymer)
9002-88-4
Yes
Yes
Exempt
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium, Silicate)
14807-96-6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Polyethylene (1-Butene, polymer with ethane
25087-34-7
Yes
Yes
Exempt
Polyethylene (1-Octene, polymer with ethane)
26221-73-8
Yes
Yes
Exempt
B: USA Federal & State Regulations
Ongoing occupational hygiene, medical surveillance programs, or site emission or spill reporting
may be required by Federal or State regulations. Check for applicable regulations.
The EPA Storm Water Regulations classify resin pellets as “significant materials”. Prevent pellets
from entering drains, ditches, or waterways. Site emission reporting may be required. Check
applicable regulations.
USA OSHA Hazard Communication Class
According to 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), polyethylene polymer product is not
hazardous.
USA Right-to-Know Federal
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A),
SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65). or CERCLA (40, CFR 302.4).
USA Right-to-Know State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substance
lists. Some components (including those present only in trace quantities, and therefore not
listed in this document) may be included on the Right-To-Know lists of other U.S. states. The
reader is therefore cautioned to contact his or her NOVA Chemical’s representative or NOVA
Chemicals’ Product Integrity group for further U.S. State Right-To-Know information.
Component
CAS
NJ
PA
Talc (Hydrated Magnesium Silicate)
14807-96-6
Yes
Yes
C: Canadian Regulations – Federal and Provincial
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): All components of this product are on the
Domestic Substances List (DSL) and are acceptable for use under the provisions of CEPA.
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL)
No components are listed on the WHMIS Ingredient Dislclosure List (IDL).
WHMIS Classification
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS): This product has been classified
in accordance with Canadian Controlled Product Regulations (CPR) hazard criteria and this MSDS
contains complete CPR-required information.
NOT CONTROLLED under WHMIS
Other Regulations
Ongoing occupational hygiene, medical surveillance programs, or site emission or spill reporting
may be required by Federal or Provincial regulations. Check for applicable regulations.
Section 16 – Other Information
Label Information
CAUTION! Product is a clear to white, non-toxic solid pellet or granular powder having minimal
odor. Dusts and heat-released air emissions may be irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory
system. Accumulated find dusts may form explosive air-dust mixtures. Spilled product may
create a dangerous slipping hazard. Keep released pellets away from storm sewers and from
entry into other aquatic systems. Under fire conditions, product will readily burn and emit a
heave, irritating smoke. Contact with molten material may cause serious thermal burns.