Material Safety Data Sheet

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Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid (e.g., static discharge, shock or vibration):
 May decompose over 350℃ (662℉).
Incompatible materials: Nitrate, chlorate, peroxides, strong acid.
Hazardous decomposition products: Methane, Propane, Carbon oxide, Aldehyde, Organic
Vapor.
11. Toxicological information
Information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye
contact);
 Skin and eye contact: May cause slightly irritation.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
 Explosives, Water reactive substances, Oxidizing, Self-reactive substances, Organic
peroxides: Not applicable (no relevance to molecular structure)
 Refer to "5) Acute and delayed symptoms/effects” of "4.First aid measures"
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics;
 Acute toxicity:
o oral: Not classified LD
50
> 2000 mg/kg bw (Rat)
o dermal: Not available
o Inhalation(vapour): Not available
 Skin Corrosion/ Irritation: Not classified
-Tested the acute dermal irritation of polyethylene (average molecular weight of
450) on three New Zealand White rabbits weighing 2.77 to 2.94 kg and 12 to 16
weeks old. Polyethylene caused slight erythema at one treated site at the 24 hour
observation. No irritation was observed at the other two treated sites and no corrosive
effects were noted during the study. The primary irritation index was calculated as 0.2
and polyethylene was classified as a mild irritant.
 Serious Eye Damage/ Irritation: Category 2B
-The acute eye irritation potential of polyethylene (average molecular weight of 450)
was tested on three New Zealand White rabbits weighing 3.00 to 3.18 kg and ages
12 to 16 weeks old. Redness, chemosis, and discharge of the conjunctivae were
scored, with a maximum score of 20. The iris irritation was scored for a maximum
score of 10; also, the degree and area of opacity of the cornea were scored, for a
maximum score of 80. Polyethylene caused a maximum group mean score of 11.0
and was classified as a mild irritant.
 Respiratory sensitizer: Not available
 Skin Sensitization: Not classified
-Acute Exposure tested the sensitization potential of polyethylene on 34 female
albino Dunkin Hartley guinea pigs (299-364 g, 8-12 weeks old). Polyethylene did
not cause skin sensitization in any of the guinea pigs tested.
 Carcinogenecity: Not classified