SDS

implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided
directly from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP under an agreement which expressly acknowledges the
contemplated use.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP makes no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty
concerning the suitability of this material for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids
or tissues.
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Opaque, translucent waxy pellets or fluff, mild odor.
- FORMALDEHYDE MAY BE PRODUCED AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
- DUST MAY PRODUCE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE EYES, NOSE,
THROAT AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
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IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye: If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from eye contact. Contact with the eyes may cause irritation
due to the abrasive action of the dust. Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. Material is dusty and
may scratch the surface of the eye.
Skin: Thermal burns to the skin: may include pain or feeling of heat, discoloration, swelling, and blistering. If this
material is heated, thermal burns may result from skin contact. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged
or significant irritation. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic skin response. Not expected to be
harmful to internal organs if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Not expected to be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: The dust from this material may cause respiratory irritation. If this material is heated, fumes may be
unpleasant and produce nausea and irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS
NUMBER
AMOUNT EINECS SYM R-PHRASES
Polyethylene 9002-88-4 < 100 % weight EXEMPT NA NA
Polyethylene Hexene
Copolymer
25213-02-9 < 100 % weight EXEMPT NA NA
Additives Various < 4 % weight NA NA NA
Occupational Exposure Limits:
Component Limit TWA STEL
Ceiling / Peak Notation
Polyethylene ACGIH 3 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene CPCHEM Not Established NA NA NA
Polyethylene German MAK 6 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene Hexene Copolymer CPCHEM Not Established NA NA NA
Control as Particulate Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC). The ACGIH Guideline* for respirable dust is 3.0 mg/m3 and
10.0 mg/m3 for total dust. The OSHA PEL for respirable dust is 5.0 mg/m3 and 15.0 mg/m3 for total dust.
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Revision Number: 8
Revision Date: 08/07/2007
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MARLEX® and MARFLEX®
Polyethylenes (All Grades except CL, L
and Masterbatch Series)
MSDS : 240370