MSDS LG Chemical Limited LG Twin Tower/ East Wing, 20, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu Seoul, 150-721 Korea Tel : 822-3773-3060 Fax : 822-784-9731 ( Material Safety Sheet ) (LUTENE-H ME9180) Issue Item Page 1996. 6. 20 1/ 5 SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 1) Product name : High density polyethylene 2) Company identification 1. Prepared by : LG Chemical Ltd., PE Division 2. Address : LG Chemical Ltd., 20, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea, P.O. Box 150-721 3. Telephone & Fax : Tel : 822-3773-3060, Fax : 822-784-9731 4. Issue data : 1996. 6. 20 SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 1) CAS number : 9002-88-4 2) Chemical name : High density polyethylene 3) % : 4) EINECS number : Unlisted SECTION 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 1) Appearance : White 2) Cancer suspect agent 3)Target organs : None 4) Potential health effects The toxicological properties of this materials have not been investigated. Use appropriated procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation. SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 1) Eyes : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. 2) Skin : Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 3) Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water and seek medical advice. 4) Inhalation : Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. 5) Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Page 2/ 5 SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 1) General information : As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 2) Extinguishing media : In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistance foam. 3) Autoignition temperature : Not available 4) Flash point : >250 deg C (>484.6 deg F) 5) NFPA Rating : Not published 6) Explosion limits, lower : Not available upper : Not available SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 1) General information : Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in section 8. 2) Spill/ leaks : Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the protective equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. SECTION 7. HANDING AND STROAGE 1) Handling : Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. 2) Storage : Store in a cool, dry place, Keep container closed when not in use. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION 1) Engineering controls : Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels. 2) Exposure limits 1. Chemical name : High density polyethylene 2. ACGIH : None listed 3. NIOSH : None listed 4. OSHA-final PELs : None listed
Page 3/ 5 3) OSHA vacated PELs : High density polyethylene-no OSHA vacated PELs are listed this chemical 4) Personal protective equipment : 1. Eyes : Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible 2. Skin : Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. 3. Clothing : Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. 4. Respirators : Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 1) Physical state : Not available 2) Appearance : White 3) Odor : None reported 4) ph : Not available 5) Vapor pressure : Not available 6) Vapor density : Not available 7) Evaporation rate : Not available 8) Viscosity : Not available 9) Boiling point : Not available 10) Melting point : 120~135 deg C 11) Decomposition temperature : Not available 12) Solubility : Insoluble in organic solvent(20 o C) 13) Specific gravity/ density : 0.940~0.960 14) Molecular formula : Not available 15) Molecular weight : Not available SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 1) Chemical stability : Stable under normal temperature and pressure 2) Conditions to Avoid : Incompatible materials, strong oxidants 3) Incompatibilities with other materials : Strong oxidizing agents. 4) Hazardous decomposition product : Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. 5) Hazardous polymerization : Has not been reported.
4/ 5 SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 1) RTECS No. CAS No. 9002-88-4 2) LD 50/LC 50 : CAS No. 9002-88-4 : Inhalation, mouse : LC50= 12fm/m3/30m SECTION 12. ECOLOGOCAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity : Not available SECTION 13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 1) Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 2) RCRA D-Series maximum concentration of contaminants : None listed 3) RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity reference levels : None listed 4) RCRA F-Series : None listed 5) RCRA P-Series : None listed 6) RCRA U-Series : None listed Not listed as a material banned from land disposal according to RCRA. SECTION 14. REGULATORY INFORMATION 1) US Federal TSCA CAS No. 9002-88-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & safety reporting list None of the chemicals are on the health & safety reporting list. Chemical test rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a chemical test rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA section 12b. TSCA signification new use rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. SARA Section 302(RQ) None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. Section 302(TPQ) None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under section 313. Clean air act : This material dose not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material dose not contain any class 1 Ozone depletors. This material dose not contain any class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean water act : None of the chemicals in this product are listed as hazardous substance under CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as priority pollutants under CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as toxic pollutants under CWA. OSHA : None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
5/ 5 2) European/ international regulation European labeling in according with EC directives. Hazard symbols : Not available Risk phrases : Safety phrases : S 24/25 avoid contact with skin and eyes. 3) Canada CAS No. 9002-88-4 is listed on Canada s DSL/NDSL list. WHMIS : Not available CAS No. 9002-88-4 is not listed on Canada s ingredient disclosure list. SECTION 15. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.