MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Packaging Products Division
Revised
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SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Cell-Aire庐 ST Foam and Laminates
Product Name:
Chemical Name: Polyethylene Copolymer
Trade Name: Polyethylene Foam
Chemical Family: Plastics
Chemical Formula: N.A.
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredient CAS No. Wt. % OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
Polyethylene copolymer 24937-78-8 85-100 N.E. N.E.
Hydrocarbon Gas 75-28-5 or 74-98-6 0-5 800 ppm 800 ppm
Glycerol Stearate Mixture 0-2 N.E. N.E.
Color Concentrate Variety 0-1 N.E. N.E.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance: Solid Plastic Foam. White or colored solid.
Odor: None
Eye: Dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action. Fumes released during hot operation
may cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Fumes generated under heat may cause eye irritation and respiratory irritation. Dust may cause
irritation to upper respiratory tract and lungs.
Note: Read the entire MSDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water to remove particulate.
Ingestion: Not a likely route of exposure. Induce vomiting if large quantities are swallowed.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing administer artificial respiration. Oxygen may be given by
qualified personnel. Get medical attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Polyethylene: N.A.
Hydrocarbon Gas: -120 掳F (-84 掳C)*
Flammable limits (LEL): Polyethylene: N.A.
Hydrocarbon Gas: 1.8% by volume*
Flammable limits (UEL): Polyethylene: N.A.
Hydrocarbon Gas: 8.5% by volume*
*Only trace amounts of residual blowing agent (under 2 wt%) present in the foam.
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2) and dry chemical.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Trace amounts of residual blowing agent may be present in the foam. Mechanical
and thermal processes may produce dust and flammable vapors, which may be potential explosion hazards.
Tightly sealed containers may burst under fire or intense heat.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should be equipped with positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus in enclosed areas.
NFPA Hazard Code: Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Special Hazard: None
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Handle as general inert material.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Temperature: Max. 150掳 F (66掳 C)
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued)
Precautions to be Taken in Handling, Storage and Transportation:
WARNING: This polyethylene foam is made with a flammable hydrocarbon blowing agent, most of which is
removed prior to shipment. However, residual flammable vapors may gradually exhaust from the foam during
storage, fabrication or use. Avoid close confinement of large foam quantities and sources of ignition near the
foam (i.e. smoking, sparks, flames.) Do not store near heating equipment. Heating equipment should be
inspected regularly during every heating season to check for pinholes or larger defects in the combustion
chamber. Burns readily when exposed to plentiful and hot ignition sources. Use self-contained breathing
apparatus in the event of fire.
WARNING: Fabricating operations which cut large numbers of interior foam cells, can release localized amounts
of flammable, residual blowing agent. Provide adequate ventilation to avoid the build up of blowing agent
concentration.
WARNING: Transport large quantities of this polyethylene foam in ventilated vehicles. Exercise caution when
opening vehicles containing this polyethylene foam to avoid all possible sources of ignition (lit tobacco products,
sparks, etc.) near the foam and vehicle.
For additional information obtain the Sealed Air Corporation 鈥淧olyethylene Foam Safety Guide.鈥?
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA-PEL: Hydrocarbon Gas 800 ppm
ACGIH-TLV: Hydrocarbon Gas 800 ppm
Respiratory Protection: In dusty atmosphere and where fumes are generated above regulatory limits, wear
appropriate respirator protection.
Eye Protection: Use goggles or safety glasses with side shields when exposed to foam dust or particles.
Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation if necessary to maintain hydrocarbon gas levels below the PEL and
LEL. For guidance on engineering controls, refer to the ACGIH publication 鈥淚ndustrial Ventilation.鈥?
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Solid plastic foam Boiling Point: N.A.
Color: Light Blue, Natural, and other colors Vapor Pressure: N.A.
Bulk Density: 20 - 200 Kg/m3
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N.A.
Molecular Weight: N.E. % Volatile by Volume: Nil
Melting Point: 210掳 F (99掳 C) Solubility in Water: Not soluble
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid flame, very high temperature, and UV.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidants (long contact).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No applicable or available data for this section.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is inert to the environment and is not expected to exhibit any significant biodegradation.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reuse, recycle, incinerate, or dispose in approved landfill. Follow all regulatory requirements for disposal.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not regulated.
IMO: Not regulated.
IATA/ICAO Class: Not regulated.
WARNING: Transport large quantities of this polyethylene foam in ventilated vehicles. Exercise caution when
opening vehicles containing this polyethylene foam to avoid all possible sources of ignition (lit tobacco products,
sparks, etc.) near the foam and vehicle.
For additional information obtain the Sealed Air Corporation 鈥淧olyethylene Foam Safety Guide.鈥?
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: None
SARA 313 Listed Ingredients: None
RCRA Status: The product as supplied is not classified as a RCRA hazardous waste.
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
The following states have regulations that apply to the use of this product.
NJ New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance
NJ New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substance List
PA Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List
The appropriate state agency should be contacted for further details on regulatory requirements.
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