SDS
* This value is for inhalable (total) particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1.0% crystalline silica.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Flush eyes with running water immediately while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if worn, after
initial flushing, and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. If heated material should
splash into eyes, flush eyes immediately with fresh water for 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact
lenses, if worn. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin: To remove the material from skin, use soap and water. Discard contaminated clothing and shoes or thoroughly
clean before reuse. Get medical attention if any symptoms develop. If the hot material gets on skin, quickly cool in
water. See a doctor for extensive burns. Do not try to peel the solidified material from the skin or use solvents or
thinners to dissolve it. The use of vegetable oil, mineral oil, or petroleum jelly is recommended for removal of this
material from the skin.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give the person a glass of water or milk to drink and get immediate
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Move the exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention if breathing difficulties continue.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Explosive dust clouds may be produced.
FIRE CLASSIFICATION:
OSHA Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified by OSHA as flammable or combustible.
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flashpoint: 340°C (644°F)
Autoignition: 380°C (716°F)
Flammability (Explosive) Limits (% by volume in air): Lower: NA Upper: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish flames.
PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS:
Fire Fighting Instructions: If possible, water should be applied as a spray from a fogging nozzle since this is a surface
burning material. The application of high velocity water will spread the burning surface layer. This material will burn
although it is not easily ignited. For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without
proper protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Combustion Products: Incomplete combustion can also produce formaldehyde. Normal combustion forms carbon
dioxide, water vapor and may produce carbon monoxide, original monomer, other hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon
oxidation products, depending on temperature and air availability.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective Measures: Eliminate all sources of ignition in vicinity of spilled material. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment when cleaning up spills. Refer to Section 8.
Spill Management: Avoid creating dust clouds. Shovel, sweep up or use industrial vacuum cleaner to pick up. Place in
container for proper disposal. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water.
Stop the source of the release if you can do it without risk. Contain release to prevent further contamination of soil,
surface water or groundwater. Clean up spill as soon as possible, observing precautions in Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection. Use appropriate techniques such as applying non-combustible sorbent materials or pumping. Where feasible
and appropriate, remove contaminated soil. Place contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in a
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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