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2220 McKinley
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National City CA 91950
800/925-4855 619/477-4855 FAX 619/477-4874
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UHMW PE
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
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Material Safety Data Sheet Valid from August 4,
1998 Product: UHMW PE-natural or colored
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Identification of the substance/preparation and of the
company/undertaking. |
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UHMW PE |
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Company |
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San Diego Plastics, Inc. |
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2220 McKinley Avenue |
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National City, CA 91950 |
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Composition/Information on Ingredients |
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Chemical characteristics: Polyethylene, Additives
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Carcinogenic Substances: Neither the base product nor any
of the additives are known to be carcinogenic.
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Hazards Identification |
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No particular hazards known. |
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First Aid Measures |
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Contact with Eyes: This product is in solid sheet form.
Always use proper eye protection when cutting or machining this
material. In the event that dust or particles contact the eyes
during subsequent machining or cutting, administer eyewash in
same manner consistent with company safety policy and consult
physician. The particles are not considered to be otherwise
hazardous. |
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Inhalation: NA |
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Following Contact with Skin: After contact with molten
product, cool quickly with cold water. Do not pull product from
skin. See physician for medical treatment. |
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Fire Fighting Measures |
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Suitable Extinguishing Agents: water, foam, dry powder,
carbon dioxide |
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In Case of Fire, the Following Hazardous Gases can be
Produced: CO2 and CO |
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Special Protective Equipment: For major fires,
Self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective
equipment may be needed for large fires. |
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Handling and Storage |
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Product includes a combustible polymer. Store in a manner as not
to expose to open flame or temperatures above the crystalline
melt range listed below. |
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Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
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General Protective Measures: No protective clothing is
required for handling this product. Avoid contact of molten
material with the skin. |
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Accidental Release Measures |
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None Required |
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Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Appearance: solid plastic |
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Odor: None |
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Physical Characteristics: Crystalline Melt Temperature:
120-140șC |
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Ignition Temperature: >360șC |
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Solubility: Non Soluble in Water |
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Stability and Reactivity |
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Thermal Decomposition: >390șC |
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Hazardous Reactions: No hazards known. |
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Toxicological Information |
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Remarks: According to experience, this product is
considered to be harmless to health if handled in the correct
manner. |
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Ecological Information |
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Disposal: This product can normally be disposed of as
normal solid waste for landfills. However, San Diego Plastics
holds no liability for disposal of this product. It is the user
responsibility to comply with all local and state laws for
proper disposal. Always consult the local regulatory agencies
for proper disposal. |
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Remarks: The product is insoluble in water. Specific
tests have not been run on this specific product, but it is not
expected to be harmful to fish or bacteria. Always comply with
local regulatory agencies for rules for proper disposal. |
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Transport Information |
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This product is considered a non-hazardous product. |
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Regulatory Information |
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None specified. Always check with local authorities. |
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Other Information |
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This information is believed by the technical staff at San Diego
Plastics to be true and accurate for the normal and intended use
of this product as of the date that this MSDS sheet was
produced. Since San Diego Plastics has no control over the
actual use of this product, it is sole responsibility of the
user to determine the proper protection with regards to safety
and disposal of this product. San Diego Plastics further
recommends consulting local regulatory agencies to determine
applicable laws and regulations. |
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proud to offer the finest in UHMW PE products.
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Tradenames listed are the registered
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Copyright ©1996 - 2009 by San Diego Plastics, Inc. - ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED. |
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