SDS
Polyethylene
Safety Data Sheet
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200
Date of issue: 07/21/2015
EN (English US)
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Section 1: Identification
1.1. Product identifier
Product form
:
Mixture
Product Identifier(s)
:
Polyethylene
This MSDS applies to all grades of polyethylene manufactured by Total Petrochemicals &
Refining USA, Inc., including but not limited to:
MS201 BN-NA, HL 323, HL 428, HL 535, HP401 N, B5845, B5800, L###, L###AB, CD-471,
CD-481, BM961, BM962, HDPE ####, HDPE ####.#, HDPE ####LD, HDPE ####BZ, MDPE
####, MDPE 37120, mPE 3300, Lumicene® BM359 SG, Lumicene® mPE M2314 EP,
Lumicene® M2710 EP, Lumicene® M3410 EP, Lumicene® M3581 UV, Lumicene® M4041 UV,
M3410X, D3720, D4720, CD 4300, EC045D, mPE FG850, mPE FG950, 5###, 5335P,
5502BN, 5502BZ, 5502E, 5502GA, 5502LD, 6280, 6280UV, 6405, 6407.#, 6407.##, 6410,
6420, 6480, 37120, 46060UV, 50100.#, 54050, 1225, 1285, 1290, 2285, 2287, 3045, 3045LD,
3050, 3050BZ, 7194, 7194.#, 7195, 7208, 8183, 8208, 9260, 9458, 9658, SB1359NA, XT-10N,
XT-10N.1, XT-25N, HDPE Purge ##, where # can be any numeric digit (0-9).
It also includes any of the above named grades with the "-NA" suffix.
This MSDS also covers experimental materials, BDM1 ##-##, BDM2 ##-##, and specially
compounded samples labeled Polyethylene N##### and N#####-#, where # can be any digit
(0-9).
1.2. Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Use of the substance/mixture
:
Manufacture of plastic articles
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
P O Box 674411
Houston, TX 77267-4411
For non-emergency product information:
Phone: 713-483-5000
Email: product.stewardship@total.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number
:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 (Toll Free USA & Canada) / 703-527-3887 (Multiple languages)
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.: 1-800-322-3462 (Language: English only)
Section 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
Combustible Dust
2.2. Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Signal word (GHS-US)
:
Warning
Hazard statements (GHS-US)
:
If small particles are generated during further processing, handling or by other means,
may form combustible dust concentrations in air
2.3. Hazards not otherwise classified
No additional information available
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US)
Not applicable
2.5. Additional information
Based on conditions common to industrial
workplace use of this product
:
Plastic bag or liner may cause a static ignition hazard.
Spilled pellets may create a slipping hazard. Sweep up spillage and dispose of properly.
Skin or eye contact with hot polymer can cause thermal burns.
Processing the polymer at high temperatures may form vapors that irritate the eyes and