SDS

Version: 0.0
Revision Date: 1/18/2019
SAFETY DATA SHEET
The information listed within this SDS is solely designated for the finished processed sheet. The information listed is to the best of
our knowledge, accurate and reliable. However, there is no warranty or guarantee that can be made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE SHEET
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: High Density Polyethylene Sheet
Physical State: Solid
Color: Natural processed color is translucent to opaque white (Colorants can be added)
Odor: Faint, mild hydrocarbon odor.
Type of Use: Building Materials, Signs, and Fabricated Polyethylene Products
FDA Status: Complies with FDA Regulations 21 CFR 177.1520 Sections 2.1 and 2.2
Company Business / Emergency Contact
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SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Classification of Hazards
While in normal usage form, this material does not meet or exceed requirements to be classified as a hazardous
chemical in accordance with the GHS aligned OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard 29CFR1910.1200
Appendix A, and Appendix B. However, when subjected to processing methods that increase the material
temperature, or result in production of material dusts, certain precautions become necessary.
Signal Word and Precautionary Statement (Non-mandatory)
CAUTION!
Product is a clear to white (unless colorants added), non-toxic solid sheet material having minimal odor. Dusts and
heat-released air emissions may be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Under fire conditions, product
will readily burn and emit a heavy, irritating smoke. Contact with molten material may cause serious thermal bums.
Identification Symbols or Labels
Not Applicable
Potential Health Effects
Eyes: Contact of powder or fines with eye may cause mechanical irritation. Contact with hot or molten material may
cause severe injury, including possible blindness.
Skin: Contact of powder or fines with skin may cause mild to more serious irritation that is increased by mechanical
rubbing or if skin is dry. Contact with hot or molten material may cause severe thermal bums.
Ingestion: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce mild gastrointestinal
irritation and disturbances.
Inhalation: Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory irritation. Fumes produced while thermal processing
may cause irritation, pulmonary edema and a possible asthma-like response.
Environmental Hazards: Polyethylene is an essentially biologically inert solid and considered non-toxic. It is stable
(does not decompose) in landfills or in aquatic systems.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name: 1-Butene, polymer with ethene, or 1-Hexene, polymer with ethene. (Ethene and ethylene are
interchangeable.)
Common Name: High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Synonyms: HMWPE Butene
Component Percent by Wt. CAS #
Polyethylene >=99 CAS# 9002-88-4