Etilinas Material Safety Data Sheet PDF

POLYETHYLENE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product name: ETILINAS PE (Pellets) Page: 1 of 5
Effective from: 14 January 2003 Version no. : MSDS/PE/3
Polyethylene Malaysia urges each customer or recipient of this MSDS to study it carefully to become aware of and understand the
hazards associated with the product. The reader should consider consulting reference works or individuals who are experts in ventilation,
toxicology, and fire prevention, as necessary or appropriate to use and understand the data contained in this MSDS.
To promote safe handling, each customer or recipient should: (1) notify its employees, agents, contractors and others whom it
knows or believes will use this material or the information in this MSDS and any other information regarding hazards or safety; (2)
furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product; and (3) request its customer to notify their employees, customers,
and other users of the product of this information.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name ETILINAS
Product type Polyethylene (PE)
Manufacturer/Supplier Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.
Address Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

P.O. Box 12444,
50778 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone number (603) 2331 3375
Fax number (603) 2331 3444; 2331 3445
Emergency phone number (609) 827 2040
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Trivial name Polyethylene
Formal name/CAS number Ethene homopolymer/9002-88-4

(Main components) Ethene-butene-1 copolymer/25087-34-7
Ethene-hexene-1 copolymer/25213-02-9
Chemical family Polyolefin
Product description Clear to opaque, white to off-white pellets, or

coloured pellets (e.g. black, yellow, etc.)
3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Physical and Chemical Hazards / Low hazards. Material can form flammable mixtures or can burn
Fire and Explosion Hazards only upon heating to temperatures at or above flash point.
Decomposes. Flammable/toxic gases will form upon

decomposition. See section 10 "STABILITY AND REACTIVITY".
Toxic gases will form upon combustion. See section 5 "FIRE-

FIGHTING MEASURES".
Dust. Material in form of dust is subject to explosions.
Static Discharge. Product can accumulate static charges which can

cause an incendiary electrical discharge.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation In case of adverse exposure to vapours and/or aerosols formed at
elevated temperature, immediately remove the affected victim from
exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped.
Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
Skin contact First aid is normally not required.

In case of frequent or prolonged contact, flush with large amount of
water; use soap if available.
For hot product; immediately immerse in or flush the affected area
with large amounts of cold water to dissipate heat. Cover with clean
cotton sheeting or gauze. No attempt should be made to remove
material from skin or to remove contamination clothing, as the
damage flesh can be easily torn. Thermal burns require immediate
medical attention.
Eye contact This product is an inert solid. If in eye, remove as one would any
foreign object.
Ingestion First aid is normally not required.
5 FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards Under Oxygen lean condition, Carbon Monoxide (CO) and
irritating smoke may be produced.
Extinguishing media Foam, water spray of frog, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide.
Do not use water extinguishers in close proximity to live electrical
installation.
Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use water jets in the early stage of extinguishing fire since
they could help to spread the flames.
Protective equipment Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Pellets spilled on the floor can cause a risk of slipping on smooth
surfaces. Avoid raising a dust cloud.
Environmental precautions If the materials has flowed out into stream or a public sewer on
other drainage systems, inform the authorities.
Spillage Transfer into suitable container for subsequent recovery or safe

disposal.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe
handling of product.
Material will accumulate static charges which may cause an
electrical spark (ignition source). Use proper grounding procedures.
Storage The polymer pellets and finished article should be stored in a

manner that they are not exposed to ultra-violet light.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering control measures Use only in well ventilated areas. Minimum 6 air changes per hour.
Occupational exposure : nuisance dust TLV 10 mg/m3 (ACGI).
Limits for the hazardous decomposition product (see section 10)
Component name limit type value unit other info.

Carbon monoxyde TLV/TWA 29 mg/m3
Acrolein TLV/TWA 0.23 mg/m3
STEL 0.69 mg/m3
Formaldehyde TLV/TWA 0.37 mg/m3 A2 carcinogen
Respiratory protection In case of risk of over exposure to dust, vapour or fumes during
product processing, heat sealing PE film or other operations
involving the use of heated wires or blade with surface temperature
in the range 300ºC - 600ºC, it is recommended that a local exhaust
system is placed above the conversion equipment and the working
area must be properly ventilated.
Hand protection Direct contact with PE materials does not normally lead to skin
irritation. However, the unnecessary contact with the material must
be avoid and employees who have a history of skin disease or
allergy should receive medical clearance prior to employment
involving direct contact.
Eye protection In case of exposure to dust; it is recommended to wear safety

glasses.
Body protection Standard work clothes and safety shoes.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state Solid
Form/colour Clear to opaque, white to off-white pellets, or coloured pellets (e.g.
black, yellow, etc.)
Odor Odorless
Density 915 - 970 kg/m3 (ISO 1872/1)
Melting point 115ºC - 135ºC
Softening point 100ºC - 128ºC
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Continued)
Flash point > 340ºC (Estimated)
Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable
Explosive limits (in air) Not applicable
Solubility in water Insoluble
Solubility in other solvent Aromatics at elevated temperature
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous polymerisation No
Conditions to avoid polymerisation Not applicable
Stability Stable
Conditions to avoid instability Temperature above 300ºC may cause resin degradation.
Material and conditions to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

(incompatibility)
Hazardous decomposition products Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Flammable
Hydrocarbons and Fumes.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity No evidence of acute toxicity reported.
Inhalation Negligible hazard at ambient temperature (-18ºC to 38ºC). Vapours

and/or aerosols which may be formed at elevated temperature may
be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Dust may be irritating to
eyes and respiratory tract.
Eye contact Particulate may scratch eye surface/cause mechanical irritation.

Dust may cause transient irritation.
Skin contact Negligible hazard at ambient temperatures (-18ºC to 38ºC).

Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns.
Ingestion Minimal toxicity.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility Floats on water
Persistence/degradability The material is not biodegradable
Bio-Accumulation The material is not expected to bio-accumulate.
Ecotoxicity The material is not toxic.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste product disposal Recover or recycle of possible. Otherwise incinerate in appropriate
incineration with energy recovery or dispose in landfills in line with
local regulations.
Container disposal Empty container should be recovered for reuse or recycling or

disposed of by incineration or landfill in line with local regulation.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road (ADR)/Rail (RID) Not restricted for transport
Marine (IMO - IMDG) Not restricted for transport
Airline (ICAO)/(IATA) Not restricted for transport
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling and EU classification Not classified according to EEC Directives 67/548/EEC and
88/379/EEC.
R Phases Not applicable
S Phases Not applicable
EINECS Number Exempt for polymer
EC annex 1 number Not listed
US TSCA listing Yes (9002-88-4)
Australian AICS/NICNAS listing Yes (9002-88-4)
Canadian DSL/NDSL listing Yes (9002-88-4)
16 OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS distribution: The information in this document should be made available to all who may handle
ETILINAS GRADES.
IMPORTANT NOTICE :
Information contained in this document is accurate and reliable to the best of the knowledge and belief of
POLYETHYLENE MALAYSIA SDN BHD (PEMSB). The suggestions and recommendations offered
herein serve as a guide in the use of these materials, and cannot be guaranteed because the conditions of
use are beyond PEMSB's control. PEMSB assumes no responsibility for the use of information supplied,
the application, adaptation or processing of the products described herein and hereby disclaims all
liability (except as otherwise provided by the law) in regard to such use.

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POLYETHYLENE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product type Polyethylene (PE)

Manufacturer/Supplier Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

Address Polyethylene Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Phone number (603) 2331 3375

Fax number (603) 2331 3444; 2331 3445

Emergency phone number (609) 827 2040

Formal name/CAS number Ethene homopolymer/9002-88-4

Chemical family Polyolefin

Product description Clear to opaque, white to off-white pellets, or

Decomposes. Flammable/toxic gases will form upon

Toxic gases will form upon combustion. See section 5 "FIRE-

Dust. Material in form of dust is subject to explosions.

Static Discharge. Product can accumulate static charges which can

Skin contact First aid is normally not required.

Ingestion First aid is normally not required.

5 FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spillage Transfer into suitable container for subsequent recovery or safe

Storage The polymer pellets and finished article should be stored in a

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component name limit type value unit other info.

Eye protection In case of exposure to dust; it is recommended to wear safety

Body protection Standard work clothes and safety shoes.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Conditions to avoid polymerisation Not applicable

Material and conditions to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

Inhalation Negligible hazard at ambient temperature (-18ºC to 38ºC). Vapours

Eye contact Particulate may scratch eye surface/cause mechanical irritation.

Skin contact Negligible hazard at ambient temperatures (-18ºC to 38ºC).

Ingestion Minimal toxicity.

Persistence/degradability The material is not biodegradable

Bio-Accumulation The material is not expected to bio-accumulate.

Ecotoxicity The material is not toxic.

Container disposal Empty container should be recovered for reuse or recycling or

Marine (IMO - IMDG) Not restricted for transport

Airline (ICAO)/(IATA) Not restricted for transport

R Phases Not applicable

S Phases Not applicable

EINECS Number Exempt for polymer

EC annex 1 number Not listed

US TSCA listing Yes (9002-88-4)

Australian AICS/NICNAS listing Yes (9002-88-4)

Canadian DSL/NDSL listing Yes (9002-88-4)

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