Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KEMBLA BLOWN LDPE - GREEN - TRIAL PRODUCT (4/6/03)

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Blow extrusion moulding of molten polymer mix to form a continuous insulation covering on
copper water pipe.

SYNONYMS

"Low density LDPE Polyethylene pellets extrusion moulding blow moulding"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material has NOT been classified as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, unintentional ingestion is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  The material is moderately discomforting.  and may be.  abrasive.  to the eyes.  The vapor from heated material is.  discomforting.  to the eyes.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The material may be mildly discomforting.  to the skin.  Molten material is.  capable of causing.  severe thermal burns.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Generated dust may be discomforting.  if inhaled.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  The vapor from heated material is.  discomforting.  if inhaled.  Inhalation of vapor may result in nausea, headache.  Processing for an overly long time or processing at overly high temperatures may cause generation and release of highly irritating vapors, which irritate eyes, nose, throat, causing red itching eyes, coughing, sore throat.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by.  skin contact.  with the molten material.  and.  inhalation of fumes from the heated material.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.