POLYETHYLENE | ICSC: 1488 (October 2004) |
HDPE LDPE Ethene, homopolymer Ethylene polymers PE |
CAS #: 9002-88-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. | Avoid inhalation of dust. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | ||
Eyes | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. | |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Sweep spilled substance into covered suitable, labelled containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
POLYETHYLENE | ICSC: 1488 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: (C2H4)n |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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LDPE means Polyethylene with low density; HDPE means Polyethylene with high density. Physicochemical properties vary depending upon the molecular mass. Thermal degradation starts at 290°C. The PE products are available in large selection of various forms, due to additives used in the manufacture. The additives can influence the physical and toxicological properties of this substance. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations