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Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas
Material Safety Data Sheet
FTPE001
MANUFACTURER MSDS No:
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas 02/17/2006
Preparation Date:
201 Formosa Drive, Point Comfort, TX 77978 10/25/2000
Supersedes Date:
Telephone: (361) 9877000 Fax: (361) 9872363
Emergency: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Formolene HDPE
Product Name:
All Grades
Product Code:
Polyolefin
Chemical Family:
High density polyethylene
Chemical Name:
9002-88-4
CAS No:
Ethene homopolymer, Ethylene polymers, HDPE, PE
Synonyms:
(C2H4)n
Formula:
(361) 987-7453
Technical Information:
2. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
No. Components CAS No. Percent (%) OSHA PEL
P Polyethylene 9002-88-4 99.5+ Not established
3. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Pellets/Powders
Physical Form:
Translucent white
Color:
Odorless
Odor:
Not applicable
Molecular Weight:
Not applicable
Boiling Point:
268掳F (131.11掳C)
Melting Point:
Not applicable
Freezing Point:
Insoluble
Solubility in Water:
0.89-0.98 (water = 1)
Specific Gravity:
Not applicable (air = 1)
Vapor Density:
Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable
% Volatile:
Not applicable
pH:
The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification.
4. FIRE HAZARD DATA AND FIGHTING METHOD
Not applicable
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Autoignition:
Not applicable
Flammable Limits
In Air (LEL, %)
Not applicable
(UEL, %)
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-type or universal type foam, water spray.
Extinguishing Media:
In the event of a fire, wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing
Special Fire Fighting
apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing. Extinguish fires with water, foam or dry
Procedure:
chemical.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Avoid accumulation and dispersion of dust to reduce explosion potential. Fire may
produce irritating gases and dense smoke.
Hazards:
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5. HUMAN HEALTH DATA
Emergency Overview:
Eye, Skin Contact
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Potential Health Effects and Symptoms of Over-Exposure
Negligible hazard at room temperature under normal use.
Solid particles or dust may cause transient irritation as a result of mechanical abrasion. Process fumes
Eye Contact:
may cause irritation.
Essentially no irritation to skin. Mechanical injury only. Hot solid may cause thermal burns.
Skin Contact:
Not a likely route of exposure.
Inhalation:
May cause choking if swallowed.
Ingestion:
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Not expected
NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
Carcinogenicity:
6. FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately wash eyes with water for at least 15 min. Consult physician if irritation or other
Eye Contact:
symptoms occur.
For serious burns, get medical attention. In case of skin contact with hot polymer, immediately
Skin Contact:
immerse in or flush with clean, cold water.
Move to fresh air. Consult physician if irritation of respiratory passages occurs.
Inhalation:
Consult a physician.
Ingestion:
No additional remark
Notes to Physician:
None
Other Instructions:
7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Safety glasses
Eye Protection:
Gloves required when handling hot material
Skin Protection:
None required in normal use of product. NIOSH approved dust mask recommended if dusty
Respiratory Protection:
conditions exist.
Ventilation Requirements -
Engineering Control:
General
General ventilation should be sufficient. However, if operating conditions create high airborne
concentrations of this material, special ventilation may be needed. If thermal processing results in
irritating fumes, special ventilation may be needed. If handling results in dust generation, special
ventilation may be needed to ensure that dust exposure does not exceed the OSHA PEL for nuisance
dust.
Minimize contact with skin. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area. Wash hands thoroughly after
Required Work/Hygiene
handling, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, chewing, or using restroom facility. Dusted
Procedure:
clothing and shoes should be thoroughly cleaned before reuse.
Exposure Guidelines:
No. Components OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
P Polyethylene None None
8. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE CONTROL MEASURES
Sweep up and recycle if feasible
Response to Spills:
9. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Maintain good housekeeping. Spilled pellets may create a slipping hazard. As with handling of all
Handling:
powdered materials, accumulations of the powdered product should be removed from settling areas to
prevent any secondary potential dust explosion or fire hazards. Electrostatic charge may build up
during handling. Grounding of equipment is recommended.
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Store in a dry place and away from direct sunlight, especially for extended storage period.
Storage:
Keep containers closed.
Container Use:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
Stability:
May react with strong oxidizing agents, such as chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, etc.
Conditions to Avoid:
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Hazardous
Decomposition:
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
It must be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and local environmental control regulations.
Disposal Method:
Recycling or reclamation of polyethylene resins should be encouraged where possible.
Recycle/Reclaim:
12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not listed
DOT Shipping Name:
Not listed
DOT Label:
Not applicable
DOT Hazard Class:
Not applicable
UN/NA Number:
Not applicable
Hazard Label(s):
Not applicable
Hazard Placard(s):
Not applicable
Packing Group:
Not applicable
Bulk Packaging:
Not applicable
RQ:
Not applicable
Emergency Response Guide
(ERG) No.:
13. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The information provided below can be subject to misinterpretation. Therefore, it is essential the following information be interpreted by
individuals trained in its evaluation.
Chemical Toxicity Data
Polyethylene No toxicology data available.
All grades of polyethylene are FDA approved and are not considered hazardous materials under the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
14. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data is available on the adverse effects of this product on the environment. Neither COD or BOD data are available. Fish or birds may
eat pellets which may obstruct their digestive tracts.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
Polyethylene
None
OSHA Status:
None
EPA Clean Air Act Status:
None
EPA Clean Water Act Status:
TSCA Inventory (40 CFR710) listing
TSCA Status:
None
CERCLA RQ:
SARA Title III
Polyethylene
Section 302* Section 313** Section 311/312***
None None None
*Reportable quantity of extremely hazardous substance, Sec. 302
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*Threshold planning quantity, extremely hazardous substance, Sec. 302
**Toxic chemical. Sec. 313
**Category as required by Sec 313 (40CFR372.65C). Must be used on Toxic Release Inventory form.
***Hazard category for SARA Sec.311/312 reporting H1=acute health hazard, H2=chronic health hazard, P3=fire hazard,
P4=sudden release of pressure hazard, P5=reactive hazard
If disposed of in its purchased form, this would not be a RCRA hazardous waste either by listing or
RCRA Status:
by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at
the time of disposal whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be
classified as a hazardous waste (40CFR261.20-24).
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product-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.
State Chemical Regulation
None Polyethylene None
Product Name: Polyethylene HDPE
International
None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HMIS
Fire - 1 Health - 0
Health - 0 Flammability - 1
Reactivity - 0 Reactivity - 0
Specific Hazard - None Personal Protection Index - E
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Formosa Plastics
Corporation, Texas. Neither Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas nor any of its subsidiaries assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All
materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee
that these are the only hazards which exist. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas assumes no legal responsibility for loss, damage or expense
arising out of, or in any way connected with, the handling, storage, use or disposal of this product.
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