Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS No. B54-25H-01

 

 Section 1 – Chemical Product and Company Identification

 

HMIS

H             1

F              1

R             0

PPE        Sec. 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product/Chemical Name:                     B54-25H-01 Natural HDPE                 

 

 

Chemical Formula:                                Thermoplastic

 

CAS Number:

 

Other Designations:                            A7UB54

 

General Use:

 

Manufacturer:                                       Washington Penn Plastic Co. Inc.

                                                                Washington, PA 15301

                                                Phone:    724-228-1260

                                                Fax:         724-228-0962

 

Section 2 – Composition/Information on Ingredients

 

Ingredient Name                                                                                   CAS Number                         % wt or % vol

 

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

                AS DEFINED IN 29 CFR 1910:1200                                   00000-00-0                             00.0

 

Trace Impurities:

 

Toxicity Data:

 

Section 3 – Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Physical State:                      Solid                                      

 

Water Solubility:                  Insoluble

 

Appearance and Odor:        Pellet form – Essentially odorless

 

Other Solubilities:               

 

Odor Threshold:

 

Boiling Point:

 

Freezing/Melting Point:

 

Viscosity:

 

Vapor Pressure:

 

Vapor Density (Air = 1):

 

Refractive Index:

 

Formula Weight:

 

Surface Tension:

 

Density:

 

% Volatile:                             < 1%

 

Specific Gravity

     (H2O = 1 at 4° C):             .941-.965

 

Evaporation Rate:                < 1

 

Ph:

 

Section 4 – Fire-Fighting Measures

 

Flash Point:                           NA

 

Flash Point Method:

 

Burning Rate:

 

Auto ignition

     Temperature:                    600 F

 

LEL:                                        NA

 

UEL:                                       NA

 

Flammability Classification:

 

Extinguishing Media:          Carbon Dioxide, Water Fog, Foam

 

Unusual Fire or

   Explosion Hazards:           None

 

Hazardous Combustion Products:

 

Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.

 

Fire-Fighting Equipment:    Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face piece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.

 

Section 5 – Stability and Reactivity

 

Stability:                                Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

 

Polymerization:                     Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.

 

Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong Oxidizing Agents

 

Conditions to Avoid:          Same as above

 

Hazardous Decomposition

   Products:                            Thermal oxidative decomposition may yield carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

 

Section 6 – Health Hazard Information

 

Potential Health Effects

 

Primary Entry Routes:         Low risk of entry in present form

 

Target Organs:

 

Acute Effects

     Inhalation:                        Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling.

     Eye:                                   Same as above

     Skin:                                  Same as above

     Ingestion:                         Same as above

 

Carcinogenicity:                   IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list this product as a carcinogen.

 

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure:

 

Chronic Effects:

 

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

 

Inhalation:                             If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air, call a physician

 

Eye Contact:                         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, call a physician

 

Skin Contact:                        The compound is not likely to be hazardous, but cleansing the skin after use is advisable.

 

Ingestion:                              No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to be hazardous, however if symptoms occur, consult a physician.

 

After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic or community medical support.

 

Note to Physicians:

 

Special Precautions/Procedures:

 

Section 7 – Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures

 

Spill/Leak Procedures:         Shut off source, advise authorities of possible floating material. Substance is non toxic.

 

Containment:                        Do not release into sewers or waterways.

 

Cleanup:                                Place waste in box or other container suitable for recycle or disposable.

 

Regulatory Requirements:  Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).

 

Disposal:                               Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Follow applicable Federal, state and local regulations.

 

Disposal Regulatory Requirements:

 

Container Cleaning and Disposal:

 

Ecological Information:

 

EPA Regulation:

 

OSHA Regulations:

 

Air Contaminant (29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Z-1-A):

 

OSHA Specifically Regulated Substance (29 CFR 1910):

 

State Regulations:

 

Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

 

Engineering Controls:

 

Ventilation:                            Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs (Sec. 2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by controlling it at its source.

 

Administrative Controls:

                                               

Respiratory Protection:       Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate worker protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. For emergency or non-routine operations (cleaning spills, reactor vessels, or storage tanks), wear an SCBA. Warning! Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used, OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification, training, fit-testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.

 

Protective Clothing/Equipment:        Wear protective eyeglasses, per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in conjunction with contact lenses.

 

Safety Stations:                    Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in work area.

 

Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse. Remove this material from your shoes and clean personal protective equipment.

 

Comments:                            Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.

 

Section 9 – Special Precautions and Comments

 

Handling Precautions:         Wear gloves when material is in molten state and cover other body areas if contact is possible.

 

Storage Requirements:        Do not store near flame or heat.

 

DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101):

Shipping Name: B54-25H-01

Shipping Symbols:

Hazard Class:

ID No.:

Packing Group:

Label:

Special Provisions (172.102):

Packaging Authorizations

a)       Exceptions:

b)       Non-bulk Packaging:

c)       Bulk Packaging:

Quantity Limitations

a)       Passenger, Aircraft or Rail car:

b)       Cargo Aircraft Only:

 

Vessel Stowage Requirements

a)       Vessel Stowage:

b)       Other:

 

Prepared by:                          Safety Dept.

Revision Notes:                    Any questions call 724-228-1260

Disclaimer:                             The information contained in this form is accurate to the best of our knowledge.