SAFETY DATA SHEET

This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of:
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878
and Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

Issuing Date 28-Oct-2020 Revision Date 18-Nov-2022 Revision Number 2.0

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product Code(s) GWAX50E, GWAX50W, GWAX150A, GWAX150E, GWAX250E

Product Name GWAX

Synonyms Polyethylene wax

Pure substance/mixture Substance

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended use Masterbatch; hotmelt adhesives; base material for pigment and personal care.

Uses advised against No information available

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier
Braskem Netherlands BV
Weena 238-240, 9th Floor Tower C
NL - 3012NJ- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 10 798 5002

For further information, please contact

E-mail address polymer.compliance-europe@braskem.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone CHEMTREC International: +1 703-741-5970

Emergency telephone - §45 - (EC)1272/2008

Europe 112

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
This mixture is classified as not hazardous according to regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]

2.2. Label elements

Hazard statements
Not classified

Unknown acute toxicity

>99 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
>99 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (dust/mist).
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2.3. Other hazards

May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII

Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Not applicable

3.2 Mixtures

Chemical name Weight-% REACH EC No (EU Classification Specific M-Factor M-Factor

registration Index No) according to concentration (long-term)
number Regulation limit (SCL)
(EC) No.
1272/2008
[CLP]
Polyethylene >99 No data 618-339-3 [C] - - -
homopolymer available
9002-88-4
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] - Notes
[C] - Components with occupational exposure limits and/or biological occupational exposure limits requiring monitoring

Full text of H- and EUH-phrases: see section 16

Acute Toxicity Estimate

If LD50/LC50 data is not available or does not correspond to the classification category, then the appropriate conversion
value from CLP Annex I, Table 3.1.2, is used to calculate the acute toxicity estimate (ATEmix) for classifying a mixture
based on its components

Chemical name Oral LD50 mg/kg Dermal LD50 mg/kg Inhalation LC50 - 4 Inhalation LC50 - 4 Inhalation LC50 - 4
hour - dust/mist - hour - vapour - mg/L hour - gas - ppm
mg/L
Polyethylene homopolymer > 4000 mg/Kg - - - -
9002-88-4

+ This value is the harmonised acute toxicity estimate (ATE) listed in CLP Annex VI, Part 3. This harmonised ATE value must be
used when calculating the acute toxicity estimate (ATEmix) for classifying a mixture containing the listed substance

This product does not contain candidate substances of very high concern at a concentration >=0.1% (Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006 (REACH), Article 59)

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Remove to fresh air.

Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.

Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water.

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Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water.

Self-protection of the first aider Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to doctors Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media No information available.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards arising from the Avoid generation of dust. Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite.
chemical

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Specific/special fire-fighting Fires need to be assessed to determine appropriate protocols and safety measures for
measures firefighting, including establishing safe zones, extinguishing media to be used, firefighter
protection, and actions to control or extinguish the fire.

Special protective equipment and Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
precautions for fire-fighters gear. Use personal protection equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid generation of dust. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact
with eyes. ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in
immediate area). Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

For emergency responders Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent dust cloud. Take up
mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.

Methods for cleaning up Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.

Prevention of secondary hazards Take up with inert, damp, non-combustible material using clean non-sparking tools and
place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. Take precautionary
measures against static discharge.

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6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections See section 8 for more information See section 13 for more information

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Avoid generation of dust. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep
away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

General hygiene considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of
children.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) Masterbatch; hotmelt adhesives; base material for pigment and personal care.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure Limits

Chemical name European Union Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia

Polyethylene - - - TWA: 10.0 mg/m3 -
homopolymer
9002-88-4
Chemical name Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland
Polyethylene - TWA: 5 mg/m3 - - -
homopolymer
9002-88-4
Chemical name Ireland Italy MDLPS Italy AIDII Latvia Lithuania
Polyethylene - - - TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA: 10 mg/m3
homopolymer
9002-88-4

Biological occupational exposure limits

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific
regulatory bodies.

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) - Workers No information available

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) - General Public No information available.

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering controls Showers

Eyewash stations
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Ventilation systems.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Eye protection must conform to
standard EN 166.

Hand protection Impervious gloves. Gloves must conform to standard EN 374.

Skin and body protection Impervious clothing. (EN ISO 6529).

Respiratory protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

General hygiene considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls No information available.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Solid opaque granules
Physical state Solid
Colour White to slight yellow
Odour Odourless to Waxy
Odour threshold No information available

Property Values Remarks • Method

Melting point / freezing point 90 - 130 °C DIN 51007
Initial boiling point and boiling No data available
range
Flammability No data available
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability or explosive No data available
limits
Lower flammability or explosive No data available
limits
Flash point > 220 °C DIN 2719
Autoignition temperature 350 °C
Decomposition temperature No data available
pH No data available
pH (as aqueous solution) No data available
Kinematic viscosity No data available
Dynamic viscosity 100 mPas – 900 mPas DIN 2555
Water solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility(ies) Organic solvents Soluble in
hydrocarbons
Partition coefficient No data available
Vapour pressure No data available
Relative density No data available
Bulk density 0.85 - 0.90 g/cm³ DIN 1183-1
Liquid Density No data available
Vapour density No data available
Particle characteristics
Particle Size No data available
Particle Size Distribution No data available

9.2. Other information

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9.2.1. Information with regards to physical hazard classes

Not applicable

9.2.2. Other safety characteristics

No information available
Sensitivity to mechanical impact None

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity None under normal use conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Explosion data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact None.
Sensitivity to static discharge None.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal processing.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Excessive heat. Heating in air. Dust formation.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Strong oxidising agents.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products Decomposition products depend on temperature, exposure to air, and the presence of other
substances. Processing may release irritating fumes, olefinic and paraffinic compounds,
carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Potential thermal decomposition products include
trace aldehydes (including formaldehyde), alcohols, organic acids, and hydrocarbons.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Information on likely routes of exposure

Product Information .

Inhalation Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. May cause irritation of
respiratory tract.

Eye contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Skin contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Ingestion Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

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Symptoms Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.

Acute toxicity

Numerical measures of toxicity

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Unknown acute toxicity

>99 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
>99 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (dust/mist).

Component Information
Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Polyethylene homopolymer > 4000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Skin corrosion/irritation No information available.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation No information available.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation No information available.

Germ cell mutagenicity No information available.

Carcinogenicity No information available.

Reproductive toxicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure No information available.

Aspiration hazard No information available.

11.2. Information on other hazards

11.2.1. Endocrine disrupting properties

Endocrine disrupting properties This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

11.2.2. Other information

Other adverse effects No information available.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

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Persistence and degradability No information available.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation There is no data for this product.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil No information available.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT and vPvB assessment No information available.

12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties

Endocrine disrupting properties This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

12.7. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects No information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues/unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with
products environmental legislation.

Contaminated packaging Do not reuse empty containers.

Waste codes / waste designations According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
according to EWC / AVV application specific. Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application
for which the product was used.

SECTION 14: Transport information

IMDG Not regulated
14.1 UN number or ID number Not regulated
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special Precautions for Users
Special Provisions None
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk No information available
according to IMO instruments

RID Not regulated

14.1 UN number Not regulated
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special Precautions for Users

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Special Provisions None

ADR Not regulated

14.1 UN number or ID number Not regulated
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special Precautions for Users
Special Provisions None

IATA Not regulated

14.1 UN number or ID number Not regulated
14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable
14.6 Special Precautions for Users
Special Provisions None
Note: None

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

France
Occupational Illnesses (R-463-3, France)
Chemical name French RG number
Polyethylene homopolymer RG 66
9002-88-4

Germany
Water hazard class (WGK) non-hazardous to water (nwg)

European Union
Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents
at work.

Authorisations and/or restrictions on use:

This product does not contain substances subject to authorisation (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex XIV) This
product does not contain substances subject to restriction (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex XVII)

Persistent Organic Pollutants

Not applicable

Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) regulation (EC) 1005/2009

Not applicable

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International Inventories

TSCA Contact supplier for inventory compliance status

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

Chemical Safety Report No information available

SECTION 16: Other information

Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet

Legend
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation:
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals
vPvB: Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) Chemicals

Legend Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Ceiling Maximum limit value * Skin designation

Classification procedure
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Method Used
Acute oral toxicity Calculation method
Acute dermal toxicity Calculation method
Acute inhalation toxicity - gas Calculation method
Acute inhalation toxicity - vapour Calculation method
Acute inhalation toxicity - dust/mist Calculation method
Skin corrosion/irritation Calculation method
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Calculation method
Respiratory sensitisation Calculation method
Skin sensitisation Calculation method
Mutagenicity Calculation method
Carcinogenicity Calculation method
Reproductive toxicity Calculation method
STOT - single exposure Calculation method
STOT - repeated exposure Calculation method
Acute aquatic toxicity Calculation method
Chronic aquatic toxicity Calculation method
Aspiration hazard Calculation method
Ozone Calculation method

Key literature references and sources for data used to compile the SDS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ChemView Database
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (ECHA_RAC)
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (ECHA_API)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Acute Exposure Guideline Level(s) (AEGL(s))
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency High Production Volume Chemicals
Food Research Journal
Hazardous Substance Database
International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID)
Japan GHS Classification
Australian National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
National Library of Medicine's ChemID Plus (NLM CIP)
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National Toxicology Program (NTP)

New Zealand's Chemical Classification and Information Database (CCID)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Environment, Health, and Safety Publications
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development High Production Volume Chemicals Programme
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Screening Information Data Set
World Health Organization

Issuing Date 28-Oct-2020

Revision Date 18-Nov-2022

Revision Note SDS sections updated: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11.

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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