SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & EMERGENCY INFORMATION

SUPPLIER:

YEMM & HART LTD

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:

573-783-5434

CHEMICAL NAME:

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (#2)

REGULAR TELEPHONE NO:

573-783-5434

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

Thermoplastics

PERCENTAGE (%)

100

CAS NUMBER:

9002-88-4

TRADE NAMES:

Origins

SECTION 2 - TYPICAL CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE:

Waxy Solid

ODOR:

Slight paraffin odor

BOILING POINT:

N/A

MELTING POINT:

248° - 275° F

VAPOR PRESSURE - mm Hg 20C:

N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY gr/cc (WATER = 1):

.952

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1):

>10

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%):

<0.4

SOLUBILITY IN WATER % BY WEIGHT:

Insoluble

EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1):

N/A

FORMULA: (CH2-CH2)+Additives (if any)

pH:

N/A

VOC:

N/A

SECTION 3 - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

MATERIAL:

N/A

PERCENTAGE (%):

N/A

TLV-TWA VALUES ADOPTED BY ACGIH:

N/A

SECTION 4 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Problems not expected

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: N/A

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT:

Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, call a physician.

SKIN CONTACT:

If hot material contacts skin, flush with cold water and secure treatment of thermal burn.

INHALATION:

Problems not expected.

INGESTION:

Problems not expected when ingested, if uncomfortable seek a physician.

SECTION 6 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT:

640° F (338° C) (ASTM D56)

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE::

640° F (338° C)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % x VOLUME - LEL:

N/A

UEL:

N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to keep fire exposed materials cool. Use standard chemical fire fighting procedures. For fires in enclosed areas, firefighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent fire control or dilution runoff from entering streams, sewers or drinking water supply.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Exposure to fire can generate highly toxic fumes. Dust may be flammable when finely divided and suspended in the air.

NFPA HAZARD ID:

HEALTH:

1

FLAMMABILITY:

1

REACTIVITY:

0

SECTION 7 - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY (THERMAL, LIGHT, ETC.) - STABLE:

Yes

UNSTABLE:

No

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Extreme heat

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):

Strong Oxidizers

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon monoxide, acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, formic & acetic acid

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION - MAY OCCUR:

WILL NOT OCCUR:

X

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

None Known

SECTION 8 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Sweep up and collect as harmless organic waste.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Recycle, landfill or incineration in accordance with regulations.

SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

EYE PROTECTION:

When cutting, drilling or sanding

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

When handling hot material

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):

When cutting or sanding, approved dust respirators must be worn.

VENTILATION:

Use adequate ventilation when cutting, sanding or thermo processing.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Gloves are recommended when handling heavy material with sharp edges.

SECTION 10 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

HANDLING: Thin polyethylene sheets, when slid across one another can build up a static electrical charge. Do not slide sheets from a stack where potentially flammable air/dust or air/vapor mixtures exist. To minimize static electricity buildup, lift sheet straight up from stack. Thermo degradation products of polyethylene may include acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, formic acid and acetic acid.

STORAGE:

Store in a cool area.

PRECAUTIONARY LABELING: Do not slide thin polyethylene sheets off of a stack where potentially flammable air/dust or air/vapor mixtures exist due to possible fire or explosion hazard from static electrical charge.

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL DATA - Acute toxicology

TOXICITY: ORAL (RATS), DERMAL (RABBITS), INHALATION (RATS): Nontoxic - Based on testing of similar products and/or components.

EYE & SKIN IRRITATION (RABBITS):

Non-irritating - Based on testing of similar products and/or components.

The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be whether originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances. Since the use of this material is beyond our control, no guarantees are expressed or implied and Yemm & Hart Ltd assumes no liability.