Material Safety Data Sheet Hdpe: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet Hdpe: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet Hdpe: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
HDPE
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Skin
Contact of powder or fines with skin may cause mild to more serious irritation that is
increased by mechanical rubbing or if skin is dry. Contact with hot or molten material may
cause severe thermal burns.
Ingestion
Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of the product may produce mild
gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances.
Inhalation
Inhalation of fine particles may cause respiratory & eye irritation. Negligible hazards at
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ambient temperatures (-18 C to +50 C)
Environmental Hazards
Polyethylene is an essentially biological inert solid and considered non-toxic. It is stable (does
not decompose) in landfills or in aquatic systems.
Skin Contact
If molten material contacts the skin, immediately flush with large amounts of water to cool the
affected tissues and polymer. Do not attempt to peel the polymer from skin. Obtain
immediately emergency medical attention if burn is deep or extensive.
Eye Contact
Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes and seek medical attention if discomfort
persists.
Inhalation
If symptoms are experienced, move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if breathing
difficulty persists.
Ingestion
Adverse health effects due to ingestion are not anticipated.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder
Protective Equipment: Respiratory & Eye protection for fire fighting personnel
Spill and Leak procedure : Sweep up spilled material for use or disposal. Good
house keeping must be maintained to avoid
potential slipping problem.
Caution : Keep walking surface free of spilled material to
avoid slipping hazard.
Specific Applications:
For safe stacking follow the storage recommendations specific for this product
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use in a well-ventilated area. If handling results in dust generation, special ventilation may be
needed to minimize dust exposure. If heated material generates vapour or fumes, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
exposure.
PERSONALPROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Respiratory system
Product processing, heat sealing of film or operations involving the use of wires or blades
heated above 300°C may produce dust, vapour or fumes . To minimize risk of overexposure
to dust, vapour or fumes it is recommended that a local exhaust system is placed above the
equipment, and that the working area is properly ventilated. If ventilation is inadequate, use
certified respirator that will protect against dust/mist.
Skin and body
Hot material: Wear heat-resistant protective gloves, clothing and face shield able to withstand
the temperature of the molten product. Cold material: None required; however, use of gloves
is good industrial practice.
Hand
Hot material: Wear heat-resistant protective gloves able to withstand the temperature of the
molten product. Cold material: None required; however, use of gloves is good industrial
practice.
The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the
conditions of work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically
resistant glove will break down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only
short time of protection before they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices very, safety procedures should be developed
for each intended application. Gloves should therefore be chosen in consultation with the
supplier/manufacturer and with a full assessment of the working conditions.
Eyes
Safety glasses with side shields. Use dust goggles if high dust concentration is generated.
Chemical stability
This product is stable under normal use conditions for shock, vibration, pressure or
Temperature.
Incompatibility
May react with strong oxidizing agents. Organic solvents, ether, gasoline, lubricating oils,
chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons may react with and degrade
Ecotoxicity
Not toxic under normal conditions.
Persistence
Non-biodegradable
HDPE manufactured by IOCL shall meets the requirements stipulated in IS 10146-1982 on,
‘Specification for Polyethylene and its copolymers for safe use in contact with foodstuff,
pharmaceuticals and drinking water’.
Additives incorporated in this grade would conform to the positive list of constituents as
prescribed in IS 10141-1982.
The product and the additives incorporated in it also comply with the FDA: CFR Title 21,
177.1520 Olefin Polymer
DISCLAIMER: This information relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process.
Information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is to the best of our knowledge and
believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as
to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application etc. It is up to the user / distributor to
ensure that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the
product manufactured or sold as the case may be. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd makes no
warranties, expressed or implied, in respect of the adequacy of this document for any
particular purpose.