SA F E T Y D A T A S H E E T

High Density Polyethylene Pipe Compound

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name : POLIMAXX® HDPE Pipe Compound

Product Code : P901BK
Manufacturer : IRPC Public Company Limited
299 Moo 5 Sukhumvit Road AmphurMuangRayong Thailand
Emergency Call : +66(0) 38 802560
Website : www.irpc.co.th, www.irpcmarket.com

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 : This product is not classified as dangerous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Directive 67/548/EEC : This product is not classified as dangerous according to EU Directive 67/548/EEC.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 : This product is complied REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
GHS : Not classified
Label elements : Not applicable
Other hazards : Not applicable

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients : Ingredient CAS Number

Base Powder 9002-88-4
Additional Information : Polymer, which may also described as: Ethylene-butene-1 copolymer.
While this product is not classified as hazardous under OSHA Regulations, this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe
handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and made available for employees and other users of the product.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin Exposure : If hot vapor or molten polymer contact skin, cool rapidly with cold water.
: Flush with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort persists, and to remove foreign
Eyes Exposure
body.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing difficulties occur.
Ingestion : If a significant quality has been swallowed, give glasses of water to dilute.
For helper protection : Avoid the contact with molten polymer
Note to Physicians : If the polymer is heated at too high temperature or if is burned, gases may be released.

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Patients who have been exposed to off-gases may need to have their arterial blood gases and
carboxyhemoglobin levels checked.

SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES High Density Polyethylene Pipe Compound

Suitable extinguishing agents : Dry chemical, foam, water fog or carbon dioxide. Avoid using direct streams of water on molten
burning material
Hazards during fire-fighting : Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and original monomer other hydrocarbon oxidation
Products.
Specific Hazards : Inhalation of vapors or fumes.
Protective equipment : Use a mask with universal filler. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions : Avoid inhalation and direct contact.

Environmental Precautions : Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Clean-up Methods: : Collect spilled material using a method that minimizes dust generation (e.g. wet methods, HEPA
vacuum). Place waste in an appropriate container for disposal. Use care during clean-up to avoid
exposure to the material and injury from broken containers.

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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid dust generation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Accumulations of dust should be removed from settling areas.
Storage:
Storage conditions : Store in a dry place from heat and direct sunlight.
Properly : Good ventilation and temperature preferably
Avoid : Dust, heat sources, sparks and flame.
Risk symbols : Not applicable
Safety material to package : Plastic bags or paper material are recommended.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONNEL PROTECTION

Exposure limits
TWA OEL
Component Name Reference
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Italy OEL - 10 - -
Polyethylene
Japan OEL for Dusts - - - 8

Personal protective equipments

Respiratory protection : No special respiration protection is normally required.
Eye protection : Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield.
Protective clothing : Gloves required when handling hot material. In case of fire, wear SHA/NIOSH approved self-
contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.
Ventilation : Provide adequate ventilation when processing material at elevated temperatures.
Other protective equipments : N.A
Engineering Controls : For molten materials: Provide mechanical ventilation; in general such ventilation should be
provided at compounding/ converting areas and at fabricating/ filling work stations where the
material is heated. Local exhaust ventilation should be used over and in the vicinity of
machinery involved in handling the molten material.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Appearance : Pellet.

Color : Black.
Odor : Slight to none.
Melting Point : 100-140oC

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Auto Ignition Temperature : Not Applicable
Density : 0.953 – 0.959 g/cm3
Vapour density : Not Applicable High Density Polyethylene Pipe Compound
Vapour Pressure : Not Applicable
Solubility in Water : Insoluble.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability : Material is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous reactions : Will not occur
Condition to Avoid : Flame: avoid prolonged heating at processing temperature or temperature above 280OC (536OF)
Material to Avoid : Halogen, strong oxidizing and aromatic solvents.
Hazardous Decomposition : Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity

Chemical name Route Species Acute Toxic Value

Oral Rat LD50 > 3000 mg/kg
Polyethylene
Inhalation Mouse LC50 12000 mg/m3/3M
Irritating/corrosive effects
Eye Irritation : Solid particles may cause transient irritation from mechanical abrasion
Skin Irritation : Not expected to cause skin irritation. Molten material may cause thermal burns.
Inhalation : Not a likely route of exposure. Process fumes may cause irritation
Ingestion : May cause a choking hazard if swallowed.
Other information
Carcinogenic effect:
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Group3
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eco-toxicity : No relevant studies identified.
Persistence and degradability : This material is not expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bio-accumulive potential : Product is not likely to accumulate in biological organisms.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Methods:
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life
considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and
recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.
Dispose of by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licenced
apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)
Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land (RID/ ADR) : Not classified.

Seas (IMO/ IMDG) : Not classified.
Air (ICAO-IATA) : Not classified.

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US. Toxic Substances Control Act

All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory. High Density Polyethylene Pipe Compound
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory or are exempt from inventory requirements.
EU Directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is not classified as dangerous for supply according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and the EC directive 67/548/EEC
and 1999/45/EC.
NFPA - USA
Health – 1, Flammability – 1, Reactivity – 0
Canada - WHMIS
This product does not meet WHMIS classification criteria.
Canada – DSL
This product is listed in DSL.

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information in this document is based on our best present. Nevertheless, it does not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and does not establish any a legally binding contract.
DOT : Department of Transportation

ADR : European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road.

RID : Regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail.

IMDG – CODE : International maritime dangerous goods code

ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organization

IATA : International air transport association

GHS : Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

NFPA : National Fire Protection Association

WHMIS : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

DSL : Domestic Substances List

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best of our knowledge, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting
from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular
purposes.

Safety Data Sheet – Revision 11 September 2011

High Density Polyethylene Pipe Compound