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
Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000
Cage: 1L168
Contractor
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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