MSDS: IB0276: Medical Grade Tubing (Suction Tubes)

1. Substance/Preparation and Company Identification

   1.1 Common Name: High Density Polyethylene, Quest™ Dry Field Tongue Shield

   1.2 Chemical Name: Polyethylene Plastic, Ethylene/Olefin Copolymer Plastic

   1.3 Ingredients: Polyethylene Homopolymer (or Ethylene/Olefin Copolymer)

   Ingredients are non-hazardous under Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR, 1910.1200
2. Company Identification:
   Raintree Essix, Inc.
   4001 Division Street
   Metairie, LA 70002
   Primary Contact Number: 800-883-8733 (Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Central Time)
   After Business Hours: 504-382-4262 or 210-259-3554
3. Hazardous Ingredients

   2.1 Principle Hazardous Component(s) (Chemical & Common Names) Threshold Limit Value DI-2-Ehylhexl Phthalate (DOP or DEHP) 5mg/m³

   2.2 Principle Non-Hazardous Components(s) (Chemical & Common Names) Threshold Limit Value All additives are physically bound in the manufacturing process and are not expected to create any hazard when the product is used in accordance with normal manufacturing and industrial hygiene proactive and by following the guidelines on this sheet.

4. Physical/Chemical Characteristics
   Boiling Point: NA
   Specific Gravity (H20=1): .935-970(GvCM3 @23°C)
   Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA
   Melting Point: 230-275°F
   Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
   Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): 0
   Solubility in Water: Insoluble in water
   Appearance and Color: Odorless pellets or powder
   Percent Volatile: Negligible
5. Fire and explosion Hazard Data
   Flash Point (Method Used): >50°F Auto Ignition Temp: >60°F LEL: Not determined UEL: Not determined
   Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, Water Fog
6. Reactivity Data
   Stability: Stable
   Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 650°F. Avoid storage or contact with strong oxidizing agents.
   Combustion products: The following combustion products may be generates: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water vapor
   Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
7. Health Hazards Data/Emergency and First Aid Procedures
   Route of Entry: Inhalation - Possible, Skin - Possible, Ingestion - NA, Eye - Possible
   Health Hazards: None Determined
   Carcinogenicity: NTP:Not Listed IARC Monographs?: Not listed OSHA Required:
   OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit: 6mg/m3Repirable Dust, 15mg/m3 Total Dust
   Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
   Contact with Skin: Cool skin rapidly if contacted with molten polymer. Obtain medical attention for thermal burns.
   Eyes: Immediately flush polymer fumes from eye with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
   Inhalation: Not expected to present an inhalation hazard
   Ingestion: No adverse effects expected.
8. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
   Precautions to be taken in Handling & Storage: Inspect handling system regularly for possible accumulation of fumes. Fumes can present an explosion hazard when exposed to heat, sparks and open flames. Allow all outlets to ventilate before unloading to prevent possible explosion hazard. Use proper grounding procedures.
   Steps to be taken in Case Material in Released or spilled:
   Water Spill: Advise local authorities if spilled in waterway or sewer. Skim from surface of water if possible.
   Land Spill: Spilled materials should be swept up and discarded. Comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
   Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of per all local, state and Federal Regulations.Other Procedures: NA
9. Control Measures
   Respiratory Protection: Generally not required
   Ventilation: Local Exhaust recommended
   Protective Gloves/Clothing: Wear protective sleeves when processing material at elevated temperatures to minimize possibility of thermal burns.
   Eye Protection: Wear safety glassed, face shield or chemical goggles to avoid getting material in the eyes during bulk handling.
   Work/Hygienic Practice: Normal care and cleanliness
10. Other Information
    This material is not regulated by the DOT
    This material is no hazardous by OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
    This material is on the TSCA inventory
    This material is not subject to specific CERCLA reporting requirements or the California Safe Drinking
    Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment.

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