SDS

Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable
Incompatibility With Other Materials: May react with oxygen and strong oxidizing agents, such as chlorates, nitrates,
peroxides, etc.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Low molecular weight hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, acids and ketones
can be formed during thermal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute Oral Toxicity: Polyethylene: NOAEL / rat / > 7950 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 / not known
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LD50 / not known
Eye Irritation: This material is not expected to be irritating to the eyes.
Skin Irritation: This material is not expected to be irritating to the skin.
Sensitization: Dermal - not a sensitizer / human
ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION:
This product contains POLYMERIZED OLEFINS.
During thermal processing (>350°F, >177°C) polyolefins can release vapors and gases (aldehydes, ketones and organic
acids) which are irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, throat, and lungs. Generally these irritant
effects are all transitory. However, prolonged exposure to irritating off-gases can lead to pulmonary edema.
Formaldehyde (an aldehyde) has been classified as a probable human carcinogen by NTP, IARC (2A), and OSHA based
on animal data and limited epidemiological evidence.
The toxicological properties of this product have not been tested or have not been tested completely and its handling or
use may be hazardous. EXERCISE DUE CARE.
Long-term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause non-debilitating lung changes.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY:
This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. Fish or birds may eat pellets which may
obstruct their digestive tracts.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
This material is not expected to be readily biodegradable.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. This material, if it must be discarded, may meet the criteria
of a hazardous waste as defined by US EPA under RCRA (40 CFR 261) or other State and local regulations.
Measurement of certain physical properties and analysis for regulated components may be necessary to make a correct
determination. If this material is classified as a hazardous waste, federal law requires disposal at a licensed hazardous
waste disposal facility.
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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