| Common Name: | NOVAPOL POLYETHYLENE - NOT COLOURED (ALL GRADES) |
| Manufacturer: | NOVA CHEMICALS SWITZERLAND |
| MSDS Revision Date: | 7/13/2010 |
| MSDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Grainger Item Number(s): | 4JX85, 4JX86, 4JX87, 4JX88, 4JX89, 4JX90, 4JX91, 4JX92 |
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
NOVA CHEMICALS(R*)
MATERIAL NAME: NOVAPOL(R*) POLYETHYLENE - NOT COLORED (ALL GRADES)
SDS ID: NOVA-0029EUEN
| SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION |  |
AND OF THE COMPANY
SYNONYMS:
HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, LMDPE, MDPE POLYETHYLENE RESINS, ETHYLENE POLYMERS
CHEMICAL NAME: POLYETHYLENE
CHEMICAL FAMILY: POLYMER
MATERIAL USE:
THERMOPLASTIC RESIN EXTRUDED INTO FILM, SHEET OR PIPE, OR MOULDED INTO
BOTTLES, CONTAINERS, LIDS AND OTHER ITEMS.
CHEMICAL FORMULA: (CH2)(CH2)x
APPLICABLE REACH REGISTRATION NUMBERS:
ETHYLENE: 01-2119462827-27-0067
ETHYLENE OXIDE: 01-2119432402-53-0078
NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
AVENUE DE LA GARE 14
CH-1700 FRIBOURG
SWITZERLAND
PRODUCT INFORMATION: +41-26-426-5757
SDS INFORMATION EMAIL: MSDSEMAIL@NOVACHEM.COM
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
EUROPE AND ISRAEL: +44 (0) 1235 239 670 (NCEC)(24 HOURS)
MIDDLE EAST: +44 (0) 1235 239 671 (NCEC)(24 HOURS)
| SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION ACCORDING TO ANNEX
VI OF DIRECTIVE 67/548/EEC.
THIS PRODUCT IS A PREPARATION CONTAINING POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES. ALTHOUGH
IT MAY CONTAIN COMPONENTS THAT MAY BE CLASSIFIED, THE PRODUCT DOES NOT
PRESENT A DANGER TO HUMAN HEALTH BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR CONTACT WITH
THE SKIN OR TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE FORM IN WHICH IT IS PLACED ON
THE MARKET. BASED UPON ARTICLE 12 OF DIRECTIVE 1999/45/EC SUCH PREPARATIONS
DO NOT REQUIRE LABELLING.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
CAUTION!
PRODUCT IS A CLEAR TO WHITE, NON-TOXIC SOLID PELLET OR GRANULAR POWDER
HAVING MINIMAL ODOR. DUSTS AND HEAT-RELEASED AIR EMISSIONS MAY BE
IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. ACCUMULATED FINE
DUSTS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR-DUST MIXTURES. SPILLED PRODUCT MAY CREATE A
DANGEROUS SLIPPING HAZARD. KEEP RELEASED PELLETS AWAY FROM STORM SEWERS AND
FROM ENTRY INTO OTHER AQUATIC SYSTEMS. UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, PRODUCT WILL
READILY BURN AND EMIT IRRITATING SMOKE. CONTACT WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS THERMAL BURNS.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES:
CONTACT WITH POWDER OR FINES MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH
HOT OR MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY, INCLUDING POSSIBLE
BLINDNESS.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
SKIN:
CONTACT WITH POWDER OR FINES MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION, WHICH IS
INCREASED BY RUBBING OR IF SKIN IS DRY. CONTACT WITH HOT OR MOLTEN MATERIAL
MAY CAUSE SEVERE THERMAL BURNS. THE CRYSTALLINE SILICA/TALC IS INEXTRICABLY
BOUND OR COATED IN THE POLYETHYLENE; THIS APPEARS TO PREVENT ANY TOXIC
REACTION TO THE SKIN.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INGESTION:
INGESTION MAY PRODUCE MILD GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION AND DISTURBANCES.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
INHALATION OF FINE PARTICLES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. THERMAL
PROCESSING FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, PULMONARY OEDEMA AND A POSSIBLE
ASTHMA-LIKE RESPONSE. THE CRYSTALLINE SILICA/TALC IS INEXTRICABLY BOUND OR
COATED IN THE POLYETHYLENE; THIS APPEARS TO PREVENT ANY TOXIC REACTION TO
THE LUNGS.
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 | |
EC # COMPONENT PERCENT SYMBOLS RISKS
BY WT.
POLYETHYLENE (ETHENE HOMOPOLYMER) * >98
9002-88-4
272-489-0 / FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH 0-1 T R:49
238-877-9 AND/OR TALC (HYDRATED MAGNESIUM
SILICATE) **
68855-54-9 / 14807-96-6
ADDITIVES *** 0-1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 67/548/EEC AND DIRECTIVE 1999/45/EC, THIS PRODUCT IS
NOT DANGEROUS.
* THIS PRODUCT MAY ALSO BE DESCRIBED AS 1-BUTENE, POLYMER WITH ETHENE (CAS
# 25087-34-7) OR AS 1-HEXENE, POLYMER WITH ETHENE (CAS # 25213-02-9).
ETHENE AND ETHYLENE ARE INTERCHANGEABLE.
** THIS IS 'ANTIBLOCK'. IT IS ADDED TO SOME NOVAPOL RESIN GRADES (E.G. FILM
RESINS). FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH MAY CONTAIN UP TO 75% CRYSTALLINE
SILICA.
*** OTHER CHEMICAL ADDITIVES INCLUDING ANTIOXIDANTS, UV STABILIZERS,
PROCESSING AIDS AND SLIP AGENTS MAY BE FORMULATED INTO VARIOUS POLYETHYLENE
RESIN GRADES IN A TOTAL CONCENTRATION OF LESS THAN 1% WT/WT.
SEE SECTION 8 FOR APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. SEE SECTION 11 FOR APPLICABLE
TOXICITY DATA.
| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES | |
FIRST AID:
EYES:
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP OR PERSIST.
FIRST AID:
SKIN:
REMOVE DUSTY OR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP OR PERSIST. IN
CASE OF CONTACT WITH MOLTEN PRODUCT, COOL RAPIDLY WITH WATER AND SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MOLTEN PRODUCT, OR
MOLTEN PRODUCT THAT HAS COOLED, FROM SKIN WITHOUT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
FIRST AID:
INHALATION:
MOVE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL TO NON-CONTAMINATED AIR. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING
SUCH AS A COLLAR, TIE, BELT OR WAISTBAND TO FACILITATE BREATHING. SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT BREATHING, IS
UNCONSCIOUS OR IF ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION OF SMOKE FOLLOWING
A FIRE MAY RESULT IN DELAYED PULMONARY OEDEMA; SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
FIRST AID:
INGESTION:
MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE ABSORBED FROM THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING SUCH AS A COLLAR, TIE, BELT OR
WAISTBAND. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
FIRST AID:
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
AFTER ADEQUATE FIRST AID, NO FURTHER TREATMENT IS NECESSARY, UNLESS
SYMPTOMS REAPPEAR. FOR MORE DETAILED MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT INFORMATION
CALL THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY NUMBER LISTED IN SECTION 1. BURNS SHOULD BE
TREATED AS THERMAL BURNS. MOLTEN RESIN WILL COME OFF AS HEALING OCCURS;
THEREFORE, IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE SKIN IS NOT NECESSARY. TREATMENT
SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT THE CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS AND THE CLINICAL CONDITION OF
THE PATIENT. INGESTED MATERIAL SHOULD PASS THROUGH THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
WITHOUT INJURY. THE CRYSTALLINE SILICA (IF PRESENT)/TALC IS INEXTRICABLY
BOUND OR COATED IN THE POLYETHYLENE; THIS APPEARS TO PREVENT ANY TOXIC
REACTION TO THE SKIN OR LUNGS (IF INHALED).
| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
SEE SECTION 9:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR FLAMMABILITY LIMITS, FLASH POINT AND AUTOIGNITION
INFORMATION.
GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS:
SOLID RESINS SUPPORT COMBUSTION BUT DO NOT MEET COMBUSTIBLE DEFINITION.
PRODUCT WILL BURN AT HIGH TEMPERATURES BUT IS NOT CONSIDERED FLAMMABLE.
UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, PRODUCT WILL READILY BURN AND EMIT IRRITATING SMOKE.
A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF AIRBORNE POWDERS OR DUST MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
ACCUMULATED FINE DUSTS MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. RISK OF
DUST-AIR EXPLOSION IS INCREASED IF FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALSO PRESENT. MAY
ACCUMULATE HAZARDOUS STATIC CHARGE.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
UPON HEATING, POLYETHYLENE MAY EMIT VARIOUS OLIGOMERS, WAXES AND OXYGENATED
HYDROCARBONS AS WELL AS CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMALL AMOUNTS
OF OTHER ORGANIC VAPORS (E.G. ALDEHYDES, ACROLEIN). INHALATION OF THESE
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
WATER FOG OR WATER SPRAY. IN THE CASE OF SMALL FIRES, DRY CHEMICAL OR
CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM CAN BE USED. AVOID HIGH PRESSURE, DIRECT WATER
STREAM THAT MAY SPREAD MOLTEN OR BURNING RESINS.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT/INSTRUCTIONS:
POSITION UPWIND. KEEP UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL AWAY. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE
AREA IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. FIGHT FIRE FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE OR USE
UNMANNED HOLDERS OR MONITOR NOZZLES. FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL-FACE,
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND THERMAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AVOID
INHALING ANY SMOKE AND COMBUSTION MATERIALS. REMOVE AND CLEAN OR DESTROY
ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. COOL CONTAINERS WITH FLOODING QUANTITIES OF
WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT. CONTROL RUNOFF WATERS TO PREVENT
ENTRY INTO SEWERS, DRAINS, DITCHES, UNDERGROUND OR CONFINED SPACES AND
WATERWAYS.
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
AVOID STANDING OR WALKING ON SPILLED PRODUCT - LOOSE PELLETS MAY CAUSE A
SLIPPING HAZARD. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. EXTINGUISH ALL FLAMES IN
THE VICINITY. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES PERMITTED IN STORAGE, USE OR
HANDLING AREAS. DISSIPATE STATIC ELECTRICITY DURING TRANSFER OR PROCESSING
BY PROPER EARTHING (GROUNDING) AND BONDING CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES:
ISOLATE AREA. KEEP UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL AWAY. ALERT STAND-BY EMERGENCY AND
FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, DRAINS, DITCHES AND WATERWAYS.
SPILLS:
STOP LEAK, ISOLATE AND CONTAIN SPILL. PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, DRAINS,
DITCHES, UNDERGROUND OR CONFINED SPACES, WATER INTAKES AND WATERWAYS.
SPILLED PRODUCT MAY CREATE A DANGEROUS SLIPPING HAZARD. USE APPROPRIATE
TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL OR RECOVERY
CONTAINER. REUSE OR RECYCLE WHERE POSSIBLE.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
CONTACT LOCAL POLICE/EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBERS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1. ENSURE THAT STATUTORY AND REGULATORY
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION ARE MET. WEAR
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING DURING CLEANUP. INDIVIDUALS
WITHOUT APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM AREA OF
SPILL UNTIL CLEANUP HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
OTHER INFORMATION:
ACCUMULATED FINE DUSTS MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. RISK OF
DUST-AIR EXPLOSION IS INCREASED IF FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALSO PRESENT.
SEE SECTION 8 FOR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SEE SECTION
13 FOR WASTE DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING PROCEDURES:
HANDLE IN CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION. KEEP AWAY FROM
UNCONTROLLED HEAT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. EARTH (GROUND) ALL MATERIAL
HANDLING AND TRANSFER EQUIPMENT TO DISSIPATE BUILD-UP OF STATIC
ELECTRICITY. KEEP HANDLING AREAS FREE OF LOOSE PELLETS, POWDERS AND DUST
BUILDUP. EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF POWDERS
OR FINE DUSTS AROUND MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS. ACCUMULATED POWDERS OR FINE
DUSTS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR-DUST MIXTURES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
CONTROL OF STATIC AND MINIMIZING POTENTIAL DUST AND FIRE HAZARDS, REFER TO
NFPA-654, "STANDARD FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE AND DUST EXPLOSIONS FROM THE
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND HANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE PARTICULATE SOLIDS,
2006 EDITION". SPILLED PRODUCT MAY CREATE A DANGEROUS SLIPPING HAZARD.
STORAGE PROCEDURES:
STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED, WELL ILLUMINATED, CLEAR OF
OBSTRUCTION AND ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. STORE
IN CLOSED, EARTHED (GROUNDED) AND PROPERLY DESIGNED VESSELS, AWAY FROM
UNCONTROLLED HEAT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. OUTDOOR STORAGE OF PRODUCT IN
BAGS REQUIRES PROTECTION FROM ULTRA-VIOLET SUNLIGHT BY USE OF A UV
STABILIZED BAG OR ALTERNATE MEANS. AVOID ACCUMULATION OF DUST BY FREQUENT
CLEANING AND SUITABLE CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE AND HANDLING AREAS. KEEP
SHOVELS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS READILY AVAILABLE FOR CLEANUP OF LOOSE MATERIAL.
DO NOT ENTER FILLED BULK CONTAINERS AND ATTEMPT TO WALK OVER PRODUCT, DUE
TO RISK OF SLIPPING AND POSSIBLE SUFFOCATION. USE A FALL ARREST SYSTEM WHEN
WORKING NEAR OPEN BULK CONTAINERS.
SEE SECTION 8:
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. SEE SECTION 10 FOR INFORMATION ON INCOMPATIBILITIES.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
A:
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
REFER TO PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS - USE EFFECTIVE CONTROL MEASURES AND PPE
TO MAINTAIN WORKER EXPOSURE TO CONCENTRATIONS THAT ARE BELOW THESE LIMITS.
ENSURE THAT EYEWASH STATIONS AND SAFETY SHOWERS ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO
WORK LOCATIONS. CHECK LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
NOTE:
IN THIS PRODUCT, ANY CRYSTALLINE SILICA/TALC CONTENT IS INEXTRICABLY BOUND
OR COATED IN THE POLYETHYLENE. THIS APPEARS TO PREVENT ANY TOXIC REACTION
TO THE LUNGS.
B:
SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
POLYETHYLENE (ETHENE HOMOPOLYMER) (-):
ACGIH:
10 MG/M3 TWA (INHALABLE PARTICLES, RECOMMENDED)
3 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE PARTICLES, RECOMMENDED) (RELATED TO PARTICULATES
(INSOLUBLE OR POORLY SOLUBLE) NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (PNOS))
BELGIUM:
3 MG/M3 TWA (ALVEOLAR FRACTION)
10 MG/M3 TWA (INHALABLE FRACTION) (RELATED TO NUISANCE PARTICULATES)
IRELAND:
10 MG/M3 TWA (TOTAL INHALABLE)
4 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO NUISANCE PARTICULATES)
PORTUGAL:
10 MG/M3 TWA (INHALABLE FRACTION, PARTICULATE MATTER CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS
AND <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
3 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION, PARTICULATE MATTER CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS
AND <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA) (RELATED TO NUISANCE PARTICULATES)
SPAIN:
10 MG/M3 VLA-ED (RECOMMENDED LIMIT, THIS VALUE IS FOR THE PARTICULATED
MATTER THAT IS FREE FROM ASBESTOS AND CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF CRYSTALLINE
SILICA, INHALABLE FRACTION)
3 MG/M3 VLA-ED (RECOMMENDED LIMIT, THIS VALUE IS FOR THE PARTICULATED
MATTER THAT IS FREE FROM ASBESTOS AND CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF CRYSTALLINE
SILICA, RESPIRABLE FRACTION) (RELATED TO NUISANCE PARTICULATES)
FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (272-489-0):
ACGIH:
0.025 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION) (RELATED TO SILICA, CRYSTALLINE -
(ALPHA)-QUARTZ)
AUSTRIA: 0.3 MG/M3 MAK (RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
BELGIUM: 0.1 MG/M3 TWA (ALVEOLAR DUST) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
DENMARK:
0.3 MG/M3 TWA (TOTAL)
0.1 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
FINLAND:
0.05 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE)
0.2 MG/M3 TWA (BLASTING AND QUARRYING, RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
FRANCE:
0.1 MG/M3 VME (RESTRICTIVE LIMIT, ALVEOLAR FRACTION) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
GERMANY:
0.3 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
0.3 MG/M3 MAK (RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
IRELAND:
0.05 PPM STEL (RESPIRABLE DUST) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
1.2 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE DUST)
UNDER REVIEW (HSE, RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
NETHERLANDS: 0.075 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE DUST) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
PORTUGAL: 0.025 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
SPAIN: 0.1 MG/M3 VLA-ED (RESPIRABLE FRACTION) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
SWEDEN: 0.1 MG/M3 LLV (RESPIRABLE DUST) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
UNITED KINGDOM:
0.3 MG/M3 STEL (RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
0.3 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
TALC (HYDRATED MAGNESIUM SILICATE) (238-877-9):
ACGIH:
2 MG/M3 TWA (PARTICULATE MATTER CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS AND <1% CRYSTALLINE
SILICA, RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
AUSTRIA: 2 MG/M3 MAK (ASBESTOS-FREE FIBRES, RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
BELGIUM: 2 MG/M3 TWA
DENMARK: 0.3 FIBER/CM3 TWA
FINLAND:
0.5 FIBER/CM3 TWA (FIBRE)
5 MG/M3 TWA (GRANULAR)
GREECE:
10 MG/M3 TWA (INHALABLE FRACTION)
2 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION)
IRELAND:
10 MG/M3 TWA (TOTAL INHALABLE DUST)
0.8 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE DUST)
NETHERLANDS: 0.25 MG/M3 TWA
PORTUGAL:
2 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE FRACTION, PARTICULATE MATTER CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS
AND <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
SPAIN:
2 MG/M3 VLA-ED (THIS VALUE IS FOR THE PARTICULATED MATTER THAT IS FREE FROM
ASBESTOS AND CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA, RESPIRABLE
FRACTION)
SWEDEN: 2 MG/M3 LLV (TOTAL DUST)
1 MG/M3 LLV (RESPIRABLE DUST)
UNITED KINGDOM:
3 MG/M3 STEL (RESPIRABLE DUST)
1 MG/M3 TWA (RESPIRABLE DUST)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
ENGINEERING METHODS TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE ARE PREFERRED CONTROLS.
METHODS INCLUDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION (DILUTION AND LOCAL EXHAUST) PROCESS
OR PERSONAL ENCLOSURE, REMOTE AND AUTOMATED OPERATION, CONTROL OF PROCESS
CONDITIONS, LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR SYSTEMS, AND OTHER PROCESS
MODIFICATIONS. ENSURE ALL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS ARE DISCHARGED TO
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM AIR INTAKES AND IGNITION SOURCES. SUPPLY SUFFICIENT
REPLACEMENT AIR TO MAKE UP FOR AIR REMOVED BY EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
ADMINISTRATIVE (PROCEDURE) CONTROLS AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYES/FACE:
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING NORMAL HANDLING. WEAR FULL-FACE SHIELD DURING
THERMAL PROCESSING IF CONTACT WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL IS LIKELY.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
SKIN:
WEAR THERMAL INSULATING GLOVES AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (SUCH AS LONG
SLEEVED SHIRTS AND LONG PANTS) WHENEVER MOLTEN MATERIAL IS PRESENT. SAFETY
FOOTWEAR WITH GOOD TRACTION IS RECOMMENDED TO HELP PREVENT SLIPPING. STATIC
DISSIPATIVE (SD) RATED FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATORY:
IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND VENTILATION ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT
BUILDUP OF AEROSOLS, VAPORS OR DUSTS, APPROPRIATE AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS
OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (EN 149) APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE POTENTIAL SHOULD BE USED. AIR- SUPPLIED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST
BE USED WHEN OXYGEN CONCENTRATIONS ARE LOW OR IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
EXCEED THE LIMITS OF THE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GENERAL:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A LONG-TERM
SOLUTION TO EXPOSURE CONTROL. EMPLOYER PROGRAMS TO PROPERLY SELECT, FIT,
MAINTAIN, AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES TO USE EQUIPMENT MUST ACCOMPANY PPE. CONSULT
A COMPETENT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE RESOURCE, THE PPE MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATION, AND/OR APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO DETERMINE HAZARD POTENTIAL
AND ENSURE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE: SOLID, PELLETS OR GRANULAR POWDER
COLOR: CLEAR TO WHITE
ODOR: MINIMAL, SWEET
pH: NOT APPLICABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: NOT APPLICABLE
VAPOR DENSITY AT 0 DEG. C (AIR=1): NOT APPLICABLE
BOILING POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
MELTING POINT:
RANGE: 105 DEG. C TO 135 DEG. C
SOLUBILITY (H2O): INSOLUBLE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1):
RANGE: 0.905 TO 0.965
EVAPORATION RATE (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1): NOT APPLICABLE
OCTANOL/H2O COEFF.: NOT APPLICABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: VARIES; >300 DEG. C
SOFTENING POINT:
RANGE: 85 DEG. C TO 127 DEG. C
AUTO IGNITION:
RANGE: 330 DEG. C TO 410 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
FLASH POINT METHOD: NOT APPLICABLE
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (UFL): NOT APPLICABLE
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL): NOT APPLICABLE
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: NOT FLAMMABLE
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY & REACTIVITY INFORMATION | |
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
THIS PRODUCT IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR SHOCK, VIBRATION,
PRESSURE, OR TEMPERATURE.
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. AVOID PROCESSING MATERIAL OVER 300 DEG. C.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. ORGANIC SOLVENTS, ETHER, GASOLINE,
LUBRICATING OILS, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS MAY
REACT WITH AND DEGRADE POLYETHYLENE. POWDERS OR DUSTS MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR. RISK OF DUST-AIR EXPLOSION IS INCREASED IF FLAMMABLE
VAPORS ARE ALSO PRESENT.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS OR HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR.
CORROSIVITY: NOT CORROSIVE TO THE COMMON METALS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
UPON HEATING, POLYETHYLENE MAY EMIT VARIOUS OLIGOMERS, WAXES AND OXYGENATED
HYDROCARBONS AS WELL AS CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMALL AMOUNTS
OF OTHER ORGANIC VAPORS (E.G. ALDEHYDES, ACROLEIN). INHALATION OF THESE
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
A:
ACUTE TOXICITY - GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED ESSENTIALLY INERT AND NON-TOXIC. EXPOSURES TO HIGH
LEVELS OF DUST OR HEATED FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE PULMONARY
OEDEMA. CONTACT WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SEVERE THERMAL BURNS. THE
PRODUCT IS EXPECTED TO PRESENT A LESSER DEGREE OF HAZARD SINCE THE
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A POLYMER MATRIX.
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND FOR ITS COMPONENTS:
FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH/CRYSTALLINE SILICA/TALC (HYDRATED
MAGNESIUM SILICATE):
INHALATION MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT OR IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
NASAL PASSAGES. MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
B:
ACUTE TOXICITY - LD50/LC50:
POLYETHYLENE (ETHENE HOMOPOLYMER) (-):
INHALATION LC50 MOUSE: 12 G/M3/30M
POLYETHYLENE (1-BUTENE, POLYMER WITH ETHENE) (-):
ORAL LD50 RAT: 4 G/KG
FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (272-489-0):
ORAL LD50 RAT: 500 MG/KG (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
C:
CHRONIC TOXICITY - GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
PRODUCT HAS MINIMAL CHRONIC TOXICITY. MOST POLYETHYLENE DUST PARTICLES ARE
LARGE AND NON-RESPIRABLE. THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED REPRODUCTIVE OR
GENETIC EFFECTS. THE PRODUCT IS EXPECTED TO PRESENT A LESSER DEGREE OF
HAZARD SINCE THE HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A POLYMER MATRIX.
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND FOR ITS COMPONENTS:
FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH/CRYSTALLINE SILICA:
TARGET ORGAN IS THE LUNG AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. IARC HAS CLASSIFIED
CRYSTALLINE SILICA AS A GROUP 1 (CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS). HOWEVER, THE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS CONSIDERED BOUND INTO THE POLYETHYLENE; THIS APPEARS
TO PREVENT ANY TOXIC REACTION TO THE SKIN OR LUNGS.
TALC (HYDRATED MAGNESIUM SILICATE):
INHALATION OF DUST CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
LONG-TERM INHALATION MAY CAUSE CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE OR TALC
PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
D:
SUBSTANCE CARCINOGENICITY:
POLYETHYLENE (ETHENE HOMOPOLYMER) (-):
IARC: SUPPLEMENT 7 (1987), MONOGRAPH 19 (1979) (GROUP 3 (NOT CLASSIFIABLE))
FLUX-CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (272-489-0):
IARC:
MONOGRAPH 68 (1997) (LISTED UNDER CRYSTALLINE SILICA INHALED IN THE FORM OF
QUARTZ OR CRISTOBALITE FROM OCCUPATIONAL SOURCES) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
(GROUP 1 (CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS))
GERMANY:
CATEGORY 1 (CAUSES CANCER IN MAN, ALVEOLA FRACTION) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
NETHERLANDS: PRESENT (RESPIRABLE DUST, CRYSTALLINE) (RELATED TO QUARTZ)
TALC (HYDRATED MAGNESIUM SILICATE) (238-877-9):
IARC:
MONOGRAPH 93 (IN PREP), SUPPLEMENT 7 (1987), MONOGRAPH 42 (1987) (GROUP 3
(NOT CLASSIFIABLE))
GERMANY:
CATEGORY 3B (COULD BE CARCINOGENIC FOR MAN, FREE OF ASBESTOS FIBRES)
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
A:
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
POLYETHYLENE IS AN ESSENTIALLY BIOLOGICALLY INERT SOLID AND CONSIDERED
NON-TOXIC TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT. IT IS STABLE (DOES NOT DECOMPOSE) IN
LANDFILLS OR IN AQUATIC SYSTEMS.
B:
COMPONENT ANALYSIS - ECOTOXICITY - AQUATIC/TERRESTRIAL TOXICITY:
TALC (HYDRATED MAGNESIUM SILICATE) (238-877-9):
96 HR LC50 BRACHYDANIO RERIO: >100 G/L (SEMI-STATIC)
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
IF RELEASED INTO WATERCOURSES, MOST POLYETHYLENE PELLETS FLOAT. PELLETS ARE
PERSISTENT IN AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEMS. PRODUCT SHOULD BE RECOVERED
FROM WATER AND LAND FOLLOWING SPILLS. THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN FOUND TO
MIGRATE THROUGH SOILS.
PERSISTENCE/DEGRADABILITY:
PRODUCT DOES NOT READILY DEGRADE. UNDER OPTIMAL OXIDATION CONDITIONS, >99%
OF POLYETHYLENE WILL REMAIN INTACT AFTER EXPOSURE TO MICROBIAL ACTIONS.
PRODUCT WILL SLOWLY CHANGE (EMBRITTLE) IN THE PRESENCE OF SUNLIGHT, BUT
WILL NOT FULLY BREAKDOWN. PRODUCT BURIED IN LANDFILL HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE
STABLE OVER TIME. NO TOXIC DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRODUCED.
BIOACCUMULATION/ACCUMULATION:
PELLETS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS OF BIRDS AND AQUATIC LIFE,
CAUSING INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH DUE TO STARVATION.
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CONSIDERATIONS | |
PRECAUTIONS: REFER TO SECTION 7 BEFORE HANDLING THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINERS.
WASTE CODE(S):
IF DISCARDED AFTER USE, THIS POLYMER DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 75/442/EEC.
WASTE DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
PREFERRED DISPOSAL METHODS FOR POLYMERS IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE ARE:
1) CLEAN AND REUSE IF POSSIBLE, 2) RECOVER AND RESELL THROUGH PLASTIC
RECYCLERS OR RESIN BROKERS, 3) INCINERATE WITH WASTE HEAT RECOVERY AND 4)
LANDFILL. REUSE, RECYCLING, STORING, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EU/NATIONAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF BY UNCONTROLLED INCINERATION. OPEN BURNING OF
PLASTICS AT LANDFILLS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
SEE SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE AND SECTION 8:
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ADDITIONAL HANDLING INFORMATION
THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE FOR SAFE HANDLING AND THE PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES.
WASTE GENERATOR IS ADVISED TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES AND
CONTROL MEASURES NEEDED FOR OTHER MATERIALS THAT MAY BE FOUND IN THE
WASTE.
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE:
SHIPPING NAME:
NOT REGULATED AS DANGEROUS GOODS FOR TRANSPORTATION.
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL
AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) INFORMATION SHIPPING NAME:
NOT REGULATED AS DANGEROUS GOODS FOR TRANSPORTATION.
US DOT INFORMATION:
SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR TRANSPORTATION.
CANADIAN TDG INFORMATION:
SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED AS DANGEROUS GOODS FOR TRANSPORTATION.
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
EUROPEAN UNION REGULATORY INFORMATION:
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE REACH
REGULATION (EC) NO 1907/2006. THE COMPONENT SUBSTANCES HAVE BEEN DULY
PREREGISTERED, REGISTERED OR ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION. THIS COVERS
THOSE EU IMPORTERS INCLUDED IN NOVA CHEMICALS' ONLY REPRESENTATIVE SCHEME.
LABEL INFORMATION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A PREPARATION CONTAINING POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES. ALTHOUGH
IT MAY CONTAIN COMPONENTS THAT MAY BE CLASSIFIED, THE PRODUCT DOES NOT
PRESENT A DANGER TO HUMAN HEALTH BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR CONTACT WITH
THE SKIN OR TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE FORM IN WHICH IT IS PLACED ON
THE MARKET. BASED UPON ARTICLE 12 OF DIRECTIVE 1999/45/EC SUCH PREPARATIONS
DO NOT REQUIRE LABELLING.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A:
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE BEEN CHECKED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CHEMICAL
CONTROL INVENTORIES. COMPONENTS NOT IDENTIFIED ON EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF
EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (EINECS) ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
LISTING (I.E. AS POLYMERS WHOSE MONOMERS ARE LISTED). CONSULT YOUR NOVA
CHEMICALS' REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION.
B:
COMPONENT ANALYSIS - INVENTORY STATUS:
COMPONENT CAS # US - TSCA CANADA - DSL EU - EINECS
POLYETHYLENE (ETHENE 9002-88-4 YES YES EXEMPT
HOMOPOLYMER)
FLUX-CALCINED 68855-54-9 YES YES YES
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
TALC (HYDRATED 14807-96-6 YES YES YES
MAGNESIUM SILICATE)
POLYETHYLENE (1-BUTENE, 25087-34-7 YES YES EXEMPT
POLYMER WITH ETHENE)
POLYETHYLENE (1-HEXENE, 25213-02-9 YES YES EXEMPT
POLYMER WITH ETHENE)
CLP CLASSIFICATION:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION (EC) NO.
1272/2008 ON CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND PACKAGING OF SUBSTANCES AND
MIXTURES (CLP).
| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION | |
INFORMATION OF IMPORTANCE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE USER AND THE
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT FULL TEXT OF ANY R PHRASES REFERRED TO UNDER
SECTION 2 AND 3:
R 49: MAY CAUSE CANCER BY INHALATION.
REFERENCES: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
EXPOSURE TO THE HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AS
DESCRIBED IN THE SDS, SECTIONS 5 AND 10 MAY BE LINKED WITH VARIOUS ACUTE
AND CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS. THESE EFFECTS INCLUDE IRRITATION OF EYES AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT PRIMARILY FROM THE ALDEHYDES, BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES, SYSTEMIC TOXICITY SUCH AS LIVER, KIDNEY, AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM EFFECTS.
NOVA CHEMICALS HAS MONITORED WORKER EXPOSURES TO EMISSIONS DURING
COMMERCIAL-SCALE PROCESSING OF POLYETHYLENE. CONCENTRATIONS OF HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WERE DETERMINED TO BE WELL BELOW ESTABLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN THE WORKPLACE. "QUANTITATION OF EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO
EMISSION PRODUCTS GENERATED BY COMMERCIAL-SCALE PROCESSING OF POLYETHYLENE"
IS AVAILABLE IN THE AM. IND. HYG. ASSOC. J. 56:809-814 (1995) AND
"QUANTIFICATION OF EMISSION COMPOUNDS GENERATED DURING COMMERCIAL-SCALE
PROCESSING OF ADVANCED SCLAIRTECH(TM) POLYETHYLENE" IS AVAILABLE IN THE
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC FILM & SHEETING VOLUME 26 ISSUE 2, APRIL 2010.
FOR INFORMATION ON VENTILATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF VOLATILE
AIR CONTAMINANTS FROM POLYETHYLENE, PLEASE REQUEST A COPY OF NOVA
CHEMICALS' PUBLICATION, "VENTILATION GUIDELINES FOR HEAT-PROCESSING
POLYETHYLENE RESINS".
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON UNLOADING HOPPER CARS CONTAINING PLASTIC
RESINS, REFER TO NOVA CHEMICALS' PUBLICATION, "HOPPER CAR UNLOADING
GUIDE".
FOR INFORMATION ON PROCESSING PROPERTIES, SELECTION OF NOVAPOL RESIN
GRADES, REFER TO THE NOVAPOL PRODUCT DATA SHEETS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB
SITE, UNDER PRODUCTS & SERVICES: HTTP://WWW.NOVACHEMICALS.COM.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PELLET LOSS, REFER TO PUBLISHED
PLASTIC INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES UNDER 'OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP';
NOW DOWNLOADABLE FROM THE WEB AT HTTP://WWW.OPCLEANSWEEP.ORG/.
POLYETHYLENE FINES AND DUST PARTICLES ARE LISTED AS A CLASS I COMBUSTIBLE
DUST BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (SEE NFPA-68, TABLE F.1
(E)). FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONTROL OF STATIC AND MINIMIZING
POTENTIAL DUST AND FIRE HAZARDS, REFER TO NFPA-654, "STANDARD FOR THE
PREVENTION OF FIRE AND DUST EXPLOSIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING
AND HANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE PARTICULATE SOLIDS, 2006 EDITION".
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR REFER TO
NOVA CHEMICALS' POLYETHYLENE PRODUCT DATA SHEETS.
RECOMMENDED RESTRICTIONS ON USE: USE ONLY AS INTENDED.
KEY/LEGEND:
ACGIH = AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS
ADR = TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD
ADR/RID = EUROPEAN AGREEMENT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD/RAIL
BOD = BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
CAS = CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE
CEPA = CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
CERCLA = COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY
ACT
CFR = CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
CPR = CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS
DFG = DEUTSCHE FORSCHUNGSGEMEINSCHAFT
DOT = DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DSL = DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST
EC50 = EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION 50%
EEC = EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
EINECS = EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
ELINCS = EUROPEAN LIST OF NOTIFIED CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
EPA = ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EU = EUROPEAN UNION
FDA = FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
GHS = GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF
CHEMICALS
HCS = HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
HMIS = HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
IARC = INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
IATA = INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
ICAO = INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
IDL = INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST
IDLH = IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH
IMDG = INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS
IMO = INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
ISHL = INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW
KOW = OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT
LC50 = LETHAL CONCENTRATION 50%
LD50 = LETHAL DOSE 50%
LEL = LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT
LFL = LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
LLV = LEVEL LIMIT CEILING LIMIT (SWEDEN DUST)
MAK = MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION VALUE IN THE WORKPLACE
MITI = MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY
MSDS = MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NAB = THRESHOLD VALUES (INDONESIA)
NCEC = NATIONAL CHEMICAL EMERGENCY CENTRE
NDSL = NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST
NFPA = NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
NIOSH = NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
NJTSR = NEW JERSEY TRADE SECRET REGISTRY
NTP = NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM
OEL = OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT
OSHA = OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
PEL = PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT
PNOC = PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED
PPE = PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PRTR = DESIGNATED CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE LAW (JAPAN)
PSD = SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (INDONESIA)
RCRA = RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
REACH = REGISTRATION, EVALUATION, AUTHORISATION AND RESTRICTION OF CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES
REL = RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT
RID = TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY RAIL
SARA = SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT
SCBA = SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SDS = SAFETY DATA SHEET
SEPA = STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION
STEL = SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT
TDG = TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
TLV = THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
TSCA = TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
TWA = TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE
UEL = UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT
UFL = UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
VLA-ED = VALOR LIMITE AMBIENTAL DE EXPOSICION DIARIA (ENVIRONMENTAL
EXPOSURE DAILY LIMIT VALUE)
VME = VALEUR LIMITE D'EXPOSITION (OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS)
WHMIS = WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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