Products
Material Safety Data Sheet
POLYETHYLENE HOMOPOLYMERS
| PRODUCT | MARCUS 200, 300, 500, 4040, 2000 |
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | WHITE PASTILLES, FLAKES, POWDER |
| CHEMICAL NAME | ETHENE, HOMOPOLYMER |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY | POLYETHYLENE HOMOPOLYMER WAX |
| MANUFACTURER | MARCUS OIL AND CHEMICAL
14549 MINETTA PO DRAWER 450267 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77245 |
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1-SLIGHT 2-MODERATE 3-HIGH 4-EXTREME |
| * For acute and chronic health effects refer to the discussion in section 3. | |||
SECTION 2A. PRODUCT /
INGREDIENT
| No | COMPOSITION | CAS NUMBER | PERCENT |
| 1 | POLYETHYLENE HOMOPOLYMER WAX | 9002-88-4 | 100 |
SECTION 2B. ACUTE TOXICITY
DATA
| No | ACUTE ORAL LD5O | ACUTE DERMAL LD50 | ACUTE INHALATION LD50 |
| 0 | - | - | - |
| These products are not hazardous as defined in 29CFR 1910.1200 | |||
SECTION 3. HEALTH INFORMATION
| The health effects noted below are consistent with requirements under OSHA hazard communication standard ( 29CFR 1810.1200 ). | |
| EYE CONTACT: | Molten wax fumes may be slightly irritating to eyes. Dust particles. may cause slight irritation. |
| SKIN CONTACT: | Not a primary irritant. Molten wax will cause burns upon contact |
| INHALATION: | Molten wax fumes may cause mild respiratory irritation. Powder may cause minor nuisance irritation. |
| INGESTION: | No known effects. Products have low toxicity (acute oral > 2500 mgms / kg). |
| SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: | Mild irritation as noted above. |
SECTION 4. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Exposure limit for total product (
threshold limit value )
5 mgms / m3 ( respirable
dust )
10 mgms / m3 ( total dust
)
( OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.1000
recommended by ACGIH)
SECTION 5. EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
| EYES: | If hot product splashed into eyes flush immediately with clear cold water. Contact physician immediately. |
| SKIN: | If burned by hot product
obtain medical attention immediately. In the event of skin contact with
product under other conditions wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Removal of product from skin may be aided by use of waterless hand cleaner. |
| INHALATION: | If overcome by fumes immediately remove from exposure and call a physician. If breathing irregular or has stopped start resuscitation. Administer oxygen if available. |
| INGESTION: | Products are not acutely toxic and in any case ingestion is unlikely to occur. |
SECTION 6. SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION
The products are not hazardous.
SECTION 7. PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE AND ODOR: | White pastilles, flakes or powder with mild and typical waxy odor. |
| MELTING POINT: | 180 - 260 ° F |
| DENSITY: | 0.92-0.96 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT ( VPO): | 1300-1700 |
| VAPOR DENSITY I PRESSURE: | Not applicable |
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER: | Negligible |
| EVAPORATION RATE: | Not applicable |
| pH VALUE: | Not applicable . |
| BOILING POINT | Not applicable |
SECTION 8. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS
| POWDER FORM OVERVIEW: | Static charges on this product form may ignite flammable atmospheres. High level of dust in the atmosphere may present a dust explosion hazard. No significant health hazards from exposure to powdered products |
| FLASH POINT AND METHOD:
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLAMMABLE LIMITS ( Vol. % in air ): |
>450°F (ASTM D-92)
None known Upper: Not applicable Lower: Not applicable |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: | Use water, fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2.Do not use a direct stream of water as product will float and can be reignited on surface of water. |
| SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS: | |
| Material will not bum unless preheated. Do not enter confined fire space without full bunker gear ( helmet with face shield, bunker coats, gloves and rubber boots ), including a positive pressure NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus. Cool fire exposed containers with water. | |
SECTION 9. REACTIVITY
| STABILITY: | Stable at normal ambient temperatures. |
| HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: | Will not occur. |
| CONDITIONS AND MATERIALS TO AVOID: | None identified. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: | |
| Thermal decomposition products are highly dependent upon the combustion conditions. A complex mixture of airborne solid, liquid particulates and gases will evolve when this product undergoes pyrolysis or combustion. CO, CO2 and unidentified organic compounds may be formed upon combustion. | |
SECTION 10. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
| VENTILATION: | Use local exhaust to capture vapor, mist, dust or fumes if necessary. Provide greater than 60 feet per minute hood face velocity for confined space. Provide ventilation sufficient to prevent exceeding recommended exposure limit or build up of explosive concentrations of vapor in air. |
| REGULATORY PROTECTION: | Normally not needed at ambient temperatures. Protective chemically resistant gloves when handling molten material to avoid skin contact |
| EYE PROTECTION: | Use goggles or face shield when eye contact from molten material splashes might occur, |
| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: | If dusty conditions arise when using a powdered -product then a NIOSH approved dust respirator is recommended. |
SECTION 11. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
| SPILL / LEAK PROCEDURES: | May burn although not readily
ignitable. Use cautious judgement when cleaning up large molten spills.
With small molten spills wear respirator and protective clothing as appropriate. Shut off source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain. Allow wax to coot and remove as solid. |
| WASTE DISPOSAL: | Products are organic in nature and not biodegradable. Dispose of product in an appropriate facility in compliance with local state and federal regulations. |
SECTION 12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Material is not hazardous. However, keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
SECTION 13. TRANSPORTATION
REQUIREMENTS
| US DOT ID NUMBER / HAZARD CLASS: | Not applicable / not regulated |
| DOT SHIPPING NAME: | Marcus 200, 300, 500, 4040 (& powder) |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS: | None |
SECTION 14. OTHER REGULATORY
CONTROLS
| FDA STATUS: | The products comply with the identity specified in 21CFR 172.888 and consequently meet the requirements (subject to the limitations and restrictions which are applicable in specific regulations) of the following: |
| 21CFR 172.615
21CFR 175.105 21CFR 175.125 21CFR 175.300 |
21CFR 175.320
21CFR 176.170 21CFR 176.180 21CFR 176.200 |
21CFR 176.210
21CFR 177.1200 21CFR 177.1210 21CFR 177.1520 |
21CFR 177.2600
21CFR 177.200 21CFR 178.3570 21CFR 178.3850 21CFR 179.45 |
SECTION 15. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following chemicals are specifically
listed by individual states. Other products, specific health and safety
data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements.
For details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate
agency in your state.
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SECTION 16. SPECIAL NOTES
Marcus Oil and Chemical does not guarantee the applicability or the accuracy of the information contained herein, nor the suitability of the products described herein for any particular purpose. No warranties of any kind either expressed or implied are made with respect to the products described herein. The user assumes all risk and liability in connection with such usage.
Date prepared: November 1996
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