BCBFN - A-C 629A POLYETHYLENE

  • MSDS: BCBFN
  • Manufacturer: ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
  • Product Name: A-C 629A POLYETHYLENE
  • National Stock Number: 5970-00K000623
Product Identification

Product ID:A-C 629A POLYETHYLENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5970
NIIN:00K000623
MSDS Number: BCBFN

Responsible Party
ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP.

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

Cage: 1L168

Contractor
ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
1087R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

Ingredients

POLYETHYLENE

CAS: 9002-88-4

RTECS: TQ3325000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: AS DUST ONLY

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:POWDERED OR DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITAT OF
EYES,RESPIRATORY TRACT. NUISANCE DUST LIMITS: 10 MG/CUM

First Aid

First Aid:POWDER/DUST: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; EYES: FLUSH W H*2O FOR 15
MIN. IF IRRITATION PERSISITS, CALL DR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:>500F,260C OC
Extinguishing Media:CO*2 OR DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP; H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONTAINERS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TREAT AS WAXES IN GENERAL. WILL BURN.
MOLTEN OR POWDER FORM VERY SLIPPERY ON FLOORS. SEE ADD DATA.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AS HARMLESS ORGANIC WASTE. VERY
SLIPPERY ON FLOORS OR STAIRS. (IF DUST FORM PRESENT, REMOVE
IGNITION SOURCES).COLLECT IN CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:COMBUSTIBLE. VERY SLIPPERY ON FLOORS.
AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. DO NOT STORE NEAR AMINES. IF DUST/MOLTEN,WEAR
MECHANICAL RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:HANDLE AS WITH WAXES IN GENERAL. AVOID BREATHING
FUMES FROM MOLTEN MATERIAL. WATER STREAM ON MOLTEN BURNING MATERIAL
MAY SCATTER AND SPREAD FIRE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT GENERALLY REQUIRED AT AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE,LOW DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN MATERIAL IS HEATED;ELIMINATE DUST.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQD
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT GENERALLY REQUIRED UNLESS AROUND MOLTEN
MATERIAL/DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEM NAME: OXIDIZED LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (POLYMERIC
M.W.>1500).ALLIED PRODUCT CODE NO 68441-17-8.OXIDIZED
HOMOPOLYMER,POWDERED FORM.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:0.93
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CHARACTERISTIC ODOR; WHITE, WAXY SOLID,POWDER FORM

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT;COMPARATIVELY STABLE AS
WITH WAXES IN GENERAL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,&MISC. OXIDIZED & NON OXIDIZED
HYDROCARBONS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HARMLESS ORGANIC WASTE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL,STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. NOT CONSIDERED
BIODEGRADABLE.KEEP OUT OF STREAMS.

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