EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Polyethylene resin containing a proprietary corrosion inhibitor.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Clear PHYSICAL FORM: Plastic pellets

pH: N.E. ODOR: Slight

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 100% BOILING RANGE: N.E.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. MELTING RANGE: N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE: N.A. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

DENSITY: N.A.

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: N.E.

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation or rash persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, give milk or water and induce vomiting. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (under fire conditions): Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, alkalis and reducing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dispose with trash.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic

EYE PROTECTION: None

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact. Workers should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking or using lavatory.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from sources of flame.

DOT/IMDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

U.N. NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Alex Sobkin, Pkg. Development Specialist

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 12/21/99 SUPERSEDES: None

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE