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MSDS: IB0276, IB0277: Suction Adapters & Tubes End Caps
- Substance/Preparation and Company Identification
- 1.1 1.1 Common Name: Pro-fax PD626, Quest™ Dry Field System Suction Adapters, Suction Tube End Cap
- 1.2 1.2 Product Description: Polyethylene Homopolymer Pellets
- 1.3 1.3 Chemical Name: Polyethylene Homopolymer
- 1.4 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
- Chemical Information/Hazardous Ingredients
| Chemical Name |
WT% |
CAS # |
EINE CS # |
| ? |
>95 |
9003-07-0 |
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| Stabilizers (trade secret) |
<5 |
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| This product is not considered a hazardous material at temperatures below the melting pint according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act definitions and reulation, including the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. This product is not considered a controlled substance according o Canada's WHMIS regulations.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV) or Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) values are not established. This material is not expected to cause physiologic impairment. Until a specific TLV is adopted by ACGIH or an OSHA PEL standard is issued, it is suggested that this material be treated as a nuisance dust or particulate in accordance with the recommendations of ACGIH.
- Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: NA
Specific Gravity (H20=1): .88 to .92
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA
Melting Point: <160°C (320°F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): NA
Freezing Point: NA
Viscosity: NA
Density: Not Determined
Percent Volatile: NA
Molecular Weight: NA
(VOC) Notes: Not yet Determined
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Appearance and Color: Pellets, Translucent
Odor: Slight Waxy Odor
Physical Status: Solid
Immediate concerns: Spilled martial may present a slipping hazard. This product as shipped is not classified as a combustible dust; however, a combustible concentration of dust may occur if fines are suspended in air. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents When working with the material at temps above the melting point, the material will begin to decompose producing fumes that can contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones, acrolein, aldehydes and other unidentified organic compounds that come from the breakdown for t the material. Adequate room and extruder ventilation should be provided to minimize exposure.
- Fire and explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): >626°F Auto Ignition Temp: >676°F LEL: Not Established UEL: Not Established
Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray
Flammable Limits: Not Determined
Explosion Hazards: Product as shipped is not a combustible dust. However, a combustible concentration of dust may occur when fumes are suspended in air.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Standard Procedure for Class A fires
Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear self-contained pressure demand breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Sensitive to Static Discharge: Could be an ignition source for a combustible concentration of dust.
Sensitivity to Impact: Not Applicable
- Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from heat., sparks and flames.
Combustion products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones, acrolein, aldehydes, and unidentified organic compounds.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Elevated temperatures in the material will begin to decompose, producing fumes that contain carbon monoxide, ketones, acrolein, aldehydes, unidentified organic compounds.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing materials.
- Health Hazards Data/Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Route of Entry: Inhalation - Possible irritation of nose throat and respiratory tract.
Skin - Possible molten resin may cause thermal burns. Ingestion - NA, Eye - Possible irritation or redness
Health Hazards: Process vapors may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
Carcinogenicity: None known
Mutagenicity: None Known
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit: 5mg/m3Repirable Dust, 15mg/m3 Total Dust
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Contact with Skin: Molten Resin: If molten material comes in contact with the skin, cool under ice water or a running stream of water. DO NOT attempt to remove the material from the skin. Removal could result in severe tissue damage. Get medical Attention.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: NA
Antidotes: NA
Notes to Physician: None
Additional Information: None
- Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
General Procedures for Handling & Storage: Keep away from sparks and open flames. Handling: Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
Storage: This product may react with strong oxidizing agents and should not be stored near such materials. Store boxes and bags of material in areas protected with automatic sprinklers.
Spills:
Small Spill: Sweep up material and place in a disposal container
Large Spill: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in disposal container.
Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Water Spill: Keep pellets out of waterways
Land Spill: Vacuum or sweep up material and place in disposal container.
Air Spill: NA
Storage Temperature: 60°C Maximum
Loading Temperatures: Not Determined
Storage Pressure: Not yet determined
Loading/Unloading Viscosity: Not Determined
Shelf Life: Not Determined
Special Sensitivity: Not Determined
Electrostatic Accumulation Hazard: Material may accumulate static charges during transfers. Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of per all local, state, and federal regulationsOther Precautions: NA
- Control Measures
Engineering Controls: Provide adequate room ventilation. Provide adequate ventilation at the extruder to minimize exposure to process vapors. Eliminate ignition sources during repair and maintenance operations.
Respiratory Protection: Generally not required
Ventilation: Local Exhaust recommended
Protective Gloves/Clothing: When handling or processing resins at elevated temperatures or in molten state, wear protective clothing over the skin to prevent contact.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses, with side shields.
Respiratory: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134, ANSI 3993 and CSA 294.4-93 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant use of a respirator.
Skin: When handling or processing resins at elevated temperatures or in a molten state. wear protective clothing over the skin to prevent contact.
Work/Hygienic Practice: Not established
Other Use Precautions; Eye waste fountains and safety showers should be easily accessible.
- Toxicological Information
- 9.1 General Comments: Polypropylene Homopolymer Toxicological Information
- 9.2 LD50/LC50 - Lethal Dose/ Conc. 50% Kill
- 9.3 A. Rat
- LD50 Rout: Intraperitoral: Dose: >110gm/kg; Toxic Effects: Sense Organs and special senses - lecrimation; Sense organs and special senses - Ptosis; Behavioral - Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; Reference: Yakuri to Chiryo Pharmacology and Therapeutics 14:1109, 1986,CODEN YACHDS>
- LD50; Route: Intravenous: dose >99gm/kg: Toxic Effects: Behavioral - Tremors; Lungs, Thorax or Respiration - Cyanosis; Nutritional and Gross metabolic - body temperature decreases; Reference Yakuri to Chiryo Pharmacology and Therapeutics 14:1109, 1986,CODEN YACHDS>
- Ecological Information
- 10.1 Environmental Data: NA
- 10.2 Ecological Information: not Determined
- 10.3 Distribution: Not Determined
- 10.4 Chemical Fate Information: Not readily biodegradable.
- Disposal Considerations
- 11.1 Disposal Method: (1) Recycle (2) Incineration including energy recovery of waste material in a permitted facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulation. (3) Landfilling in licensed facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
- 11.2 RCRA Hazard Cases: This product is not judged to be hazardous waste by a local state or federal regulation; however, it may be listed as industrial waste in some states.
- 11.3 This product is not listed in the U.S. Federal hazardous waste regulations, 40 CFR 261.33 paragraph or i.e., chemical products that are considered hazardous if they become wastes. It does not exhibit an of the hazardous characteristics listed in 40 CFR 261 Subpart C. State or local hazardous waste regulations may apply if different from the federal.
- Transportation Information
Special Shipping Notes: This product is not regulated by DOT, IMO, IATA, and Canadian TDG and associated regulations, ADR or RID.
- Regulatory Information
- 13.1 United States SARA Title III: This product is not subject to SARA Title III Requirements.
TSCA:
TSCA Status: All ingredients in this product are in compliance with TSCAOSHA Hazard Communication Rule: This product is not considered a hazardous material at temperatures below the melting pint according to OSHA definitions.
Clean Water Act: This product is regulated under EPA's Clean Water Act/NPDES rules as "floating material" In addition, this product is considered significant material under the EPA's storm water permit rules.
- 13.2 Canada
WHMIS: This product is not considered a controlled substance under WHMIS. This MSDS meets WHMIS format requirements.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act: All ingredients in this product are listed under the CEPA on the DSL.
- 13.3 European Community
European Community Regulatory: All ingredients are in compliance with EINECS/ELINCS.
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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