BKMLN - EPOLENE WAXES,E-10,E-10 P,E-12,E-14,E-14 P,
- MSDS: BKMLN
- Manufacturer: EASTMAN CHEM PRODUCTS A SUB OF EASTMAN KODAK CO
- Product Name: EPOLENE WAXES,E-10,E-10 P,E-12,E-14,E-14 P,
- National Stock Number: 6750-00D002708
Product Identification
Product ID:EPOLENE WAXES,E-10,E-10 P,E-12,E-14,E-14 P,
MSDS Date:06/22/1990
FSC:6750
NIIN:00D002708
MSDS Number: BKMLN
Responsible Party
KINGSPORT, TN 37662
US
Emergency Phone: 615-229-6094
Info Phone: 615-229-3028DONNA JACKSON
Cage: 74364
Contractor
Telephone: 423-229-2000
Cage: 74364
Ingredients
OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE (CAS 68441-17-8)
Fraction By Weight: 100%
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS > 6,400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL
INDUSTRIAL HANDLING.EYES:MAY BE IRRITATING/MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
INJURY.SKIN:MOLTEN MATERIAL WILL PRODUCE THERMAL
BURNS.INGESTION:EXPECTED TO BE A LOW INGESTION HA ZARD.CHRONIC-NOT
GIVEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT GIVEN.
First Aid
First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.INHALATION:MOVE TO
FRESH AIR.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.SKIN:IF
BURNED BY CONTACT WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL,COOL AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
WITH WATER & SEE A DOCTOR.INGESTION:MATERIALIS NOT EXPECTED TO BE
ABSORBED FROM THE GI TRACT SO THAT INDUCTION OF VOMITING SHOULD NOT
BE NECESSARY.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:>400F,>204C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:875F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY OR OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDERED MATERIAL MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
DUST-AIR MIXTURES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SCOOP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:THESE MATERIALS ARE HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERS
WITH VERY LOW WATER SOLUBILITY.THEY ARE EXPECTED TO BE
NONBIODEGRADABLE.THEY ARE NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE ANY ADVERSE
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:AN APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/FUME SHOULD BE
WORN IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:VENTILATE AS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH EXPOSURE
LIMIT.MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES TO PROTECT AGAINST THERMAL BURNS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION.LONG SLEEVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:0.93 - 0.96
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID, ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT GIVEN
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OR LANDFILL DISPOSAL CONFORMING TO
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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