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ExxonMobil LLDPE(ALL GRADES) DATE PREPARED: SEP 6, 2000
MSDS NO.: 89001000
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ExxonMobil LLDPE(ALL GRADES)
CHEMICAL NAME:
Polyethylene or Ethylene-Olefin Copolymer
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
Ethylene-Based Polymer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Odorless opaque white pellets or granules.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
ExxonMobil Chemical Company,
P-0. Box 3272, Houston, Texas 77253-3272
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: (24 Hours)
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
ExxonMobil Chemical Company (800) 726-2015
NON EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS : (Sam-5pm M-F)
FOR GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL : (281) 870-6000
FOR HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION CALL (281) 870-6884
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is not hazardous as defined in 29 CFR1910.1200
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS EYE CONTACT: Particulates may scratch eye surfaces/cause mechanical
irritation.
SKIN CONTACT:
Negligible hazard at ambient temperatures (-18 to +38 degrees C; 0 to 100
degrees F).
Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns.
INHALATION:
Negligible hazard at ambient temperature (-18 to 38 Deg C; 0 to 100 Deg F)
Vapors and/or aerosols which may be formed at elevated temperatures may
be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract.
INGESTION:
Minimal toxicity.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT:
This product is an inert solid. If in eye, remove as one would any foreign object.
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SKIN CONTACT:
For hot product, immediately immerse in or flush the affected area with large amounts
of cold water to dissipate heat. Cover with clean cotton sheeting or gauze and get
prompt medical attention. No attempt should be made to remove material from skin or to
remove contaminated clothing, as the damaged flesh can be easily torn.
INHALATION:
In case of adverse exposure to vapors and/or aerosols formed at elevated temperatures,
immediately remove the affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial
respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
INGESTION:
First aid is normally not required.
SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: 649 Deg F. NOTE: Estimated Minimum
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NOTE: Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 649 Deg F. NOTE: Estimated Minimum
GENERAL HAZARD
Solid material, may burn at or above the flashpoint, and airborne dust may explode if
ignited . If thermally decomposed, flammable/toxic gases may be released. Toxic gases
will form upon combustion. Static Discharge, material can accumulate static charges
which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge
FIRE FIGHTING
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces, protect personnel, and extinguish the
fire. Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
Under Oxygen lean conditions, Carbon Monoxide (CO) and irritating smoke may be
produced.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LAND SPILL
Recover spilled material and place in suitable containers for recycle or disposal.
Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local
disposal regulations.
WATER SPILL
Plastic pellets are defined by the US EPA under the Clean Water Act (40CFR122.26) as a
"significant material" which requires any industrial plant that may expose pellets to
storm water to secure a storm water permit. Violations of the rule carry the same
penalties as other Clean Water Act violations. Pellets found in storm water runoff are
subject to EPA regulations with the potential for substantial fines and penalties.
Skim from surface.
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Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local
disposal regulations. Recover the spilled material and place in suitable containers
for recycle or disposal.
SECTION 7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD:
Yes, use proper bonding and/or grounding procedure.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE, 掳F: LOAD I NG/UNLOADI NG TEMPERATURE, 掳F:
Ambient Ambient
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE, mmHg: LOADING/UNLOADING VISCOSITY, CSt:
Atmospheric Solid
STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Keep container closed. Handle and open containers with care. Store in a
cool, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials.
Do NOT handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of
ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight.
Material will accumulate static charges which may cause an electrical
spark (ignition source). Use proper bonding and/or grounding procedures.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation of process equipment may be needed to control particulate
exposures to below the recommended exposure limit. See personal protection
recommendations.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
For open systems at ambient temperature (-18 to 38 degrees C) where contact is
likely, wear safety glasses with side shields. Where contact may occur with hot
material, wear thermal resistant gloves, arm protection, and a face shield.
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA REGULATION 29CFRI910.1000 REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
5 mg/m3 (respirable dust), and 15 mg/m3 (total dust) based on the OSHA PEL for
nuisance dust. The recommended permissible exposure levels indicated above reflect
the levels revised by OSHA in 1989 or in subsequent regulatory activity. Although
the 1989 levels have since been vacated by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals,
ExxonMobil Chemical Company recommends that the lower exposure levels be observed as
reasonable worker protection.
THE ACGIH RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES:
A TWA of 10 mg/m3 for inhalable particulate (total dust) and a TWA of 3 mg/m3 for
respirable particulate (total dust) for Particulates Not Otherwise Classified
(PNOC).
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY. at 掳F: VAPOR PRESSURE, mmHg at 掳F:
0.92 - 0.970 Not available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER, wt. % at 掳F: VISCOSITY OF LIQUID, cSt at 掳F:
Insoluble Not applicable
SP. GRAV. OF VAPOR, at I atm (Air=l): FREEZING/MELTING POINT. 掳F:
Not applicable See Notes in Section 16
EVAPORATION RATE. n-Bu Acetate=l: BOILING POINT, *F:
Not applicable Not applicable
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID INSTABILITY:
Temperatures over 650 F ( 343 C) will lead to resin degradation and decomposition
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Not Applicable
MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID INCOMPATIBILITY:
Fluorine Strong Oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Flammable Hydrocarbons
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Please refer to Section 3 for available information on potential health effects.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No specific ecological data are available for this product. Please refer to Section 6 for
information regarding accidental releases and Section 15 for regulatory reporting
information.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please refer to Sections 5, 6, and 15 for disposal and regulatory information.
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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
This product is not DOT regulated.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA:
This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
TSCA:
Components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA:
If this product is accidentally spilled, it is not subject to any special reporting under
the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA). We recommend you contact local authorities to determine if there may be
other local reporting requirements.
SARA TITLE III:
Under the provisions of Title III, Sections 311/312 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act, this product is classified into the following hazard categories: Not
Hazardous. This product does not contain Section 313 Reportable Ingredients.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
NOTES:
Polymer CAS Numbers:
For polyethylene homopolymer grades: 9002-88-4
For ethylene/butene copolymer grades:25087-34-7
For ethylene/hexene copolymer grades:25213-02-9
Melting Point Ranges:
HOPE: 265 to 280 Deg F. (129 to 137.5 Deg C)
LLDPE: 240 to 265 Deg F. (115 to 129 Deg C)
National Fire Protection Association standards NFPA 654 and 68 indicate possible
explosion hazard of dust particles. Conform accordingly. Avoid accumulation of dust
or dust clouds; operate handling and storage systems leak free, practice good
housekeeping. Keep from sources of ignition. Do not store near heat, flame, or
strong oxidants. Assure proper electrical grounding of all handling equipment.
For more information see "Guide for Handling and Storage of ESCORENE Polyethylene
Resins."
Product may also contain varying levels of additives, such as slip and antiblocking
agents (talc or silica), antioxidants, stabilizers, and corrosion inhibitors.
Certain grades may contain cristobalite, a form of crystalline silica, as an
additive that is encapsulated in the polymer. Inhaled crystalline silica in an
occupational environment has been classified as a Group I human carcinogen by the
International Agency for
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Research on Cancer. However, ExxonMobil Chemical Company has assessed the potential for
release of silica to the air when this polymer is handled and has determined that silica
encapsulated in this polymer is not expected to pose a health hazard when processed under
normal conditions of use.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Should significant vapors/fumes be generated during thermal processing of this product, it
is recommended that work stations be monitored for the presence of thermal degradation
by-products which may evolve at elevated temperatures (for example, formaldehyde and
acrolein). Processors of this product should assure that adequate ventilation or other
controls are used to control exposure.
It is recommended that the current ACGIH-TLVs for thermal degradation by-products be
observed. Contact your ExxonMobil Representative for further information.
Representative Paxon HDPE grades may include:
EA55-003 EA60-007 EE60-007 FDGO-018
FE60-018 4261A Q450 4700 AA45-004
AA55-003 AA60-003 AB40-003 AB50-003
AB55-003 AC40-003 AD60-007 AF50-003
AF60-007 AG45-004 AK53-004 AL55-003
AM55-003 AS55-003 AT55-003 AU55-003
BA46-055 BA50-100 BA50-120 BA53-035
BA53-058 BC50-100
AX40-003 AX50-003 AX50-200 AX55-003
AX60-007 BX50-100 BX53-035 BX53-058
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS:
This information is for people trained in:
National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA)
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 704)
Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials
NPCA-HMIS NFPA 704 KEY
HEALTH 1 1 4 = Severe
FLAMMABILITY 1 1 3 = Serious
REACTIVITY 0 0 2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
CAUTION: HMIS ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale with I representing minimal hazards
or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or risks. Recommended HMIS ratings should
not be used in the absence of a fully implemented HMIS hazard communication program.
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REFERENCE NUNBER: SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATE:
HDHA-K-20313
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