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Safety data sheet
Polyethylene
™
Borcoat HE3450
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Trade name: Borcoat HE3450
Intended use: raw material for plastic industry
Manufacturer: Borealis
E-mail address:
[email protected]2. Hazards identification
Health: The product is not classified as dangerous preparation. However, inhalation of dust may irritate the
respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation of high doses of decomposition products may give headache or irritation
of the respiratory tract.
Fire: The product burns, but is not classified as flammable.
Environment: The product is not considered dangerous for the environment.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
The product is a polyethylene copolymer (CAS No 25087-34-7, with 1-butene as comonomer).
It contains carbon black (EC No 215-609-9, CAS No 1333-86-4).
Contains no substance classified as hazardous in concentrations, which should be taken into account according
to EC directives.
4. First-aid measures
No specific instruction needed.
Skin contact: Cool molten product on skin with plenty of water. Do not remove solidified product.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water in spread jet, dry chemicals, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special exposure hazards: Principal toxicant in the smoke is carbon monoxide.
6. Accidental release measures
Suck or sweep up spill. All spill of material must be removed immediately to prevent slipping accidents.
7. Handling and storage
Handling: During processing and thermal treatment of the product, small amounts of volatile hydrocarbons may
be released. Provide adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary. Avoid inhalation of dust
and decomposition fumes. Dust from the product gives a potential risk for dust explosion. All equipment shall be
grounded.
Storage: Safety aspects do not require any special precautions in terms of storage.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Provide adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary.
Borcoat is a trademark of Borealis A/S, Denmark.
Borealis AG | Wagramerstrasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria
Telephone +43 1 224 00 0 | Fax +43 1 22 400 333
FN 269858a | CCC Commercial Court of Vienna | Website www.borealisgroup.com
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: solid, black.
Odour: odourless
Melting point/range: 110 - 140 °C Ignition temperature: > 300 °C
Density: 0,9 - 1,0 g/cm3 Solubility: insoluble in water
Bulk density: 500 - 600 kg/m3
10. Stability and reactivity
The product is a stable thermoplastic, with no chemical reactivity.
11. Toxicological information
The product is not classified as dangerous preparation according to Directive 1999/45/EC. However, inhalation
of dust may irritate the respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation of high doses of decomposition products may give
headache or irritation of the respiratory tract. Carbon black has a workplace exposure limit in some European
countries, but is not classified as dangerous. However, as the chemical is embedded in a solid polymer,
exposure is unlikely, unless the polymer is processed in a way that makes such exposure possible.
12. Ecological information
The product is not considered dangerous for the environment.
Water contaminating class (Germany) NWG
13. Disposal considerations
Reuse or recycle if not contaminated. The product may be safely used as fuel or landfilled. Proper combustion
does not require any special flue gas control. No leachate is generated in landfills. Check with local regulations.
14. Transport information
The product is not regulated by ADR/RID, IMDG or IATA.
15. Regulatory information
Classification and labelling according to Annex I, Directive 67/548/EEC.
Label:
Trade name : Borcoat HE3450
Manufacturer : Borealis
16. Other information
Issued according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, and its corrigenda.
Issuer: Borealis Group Product Stewardship / Mikaela Eriksson
Borealis AG | Wagramerstrasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria
Telephone +43 1 224 00 0 | Fax +43 1 22 400 333
FN 269858a | CCC Commercial Court of Vienna | Website www.borealisgroup.com
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Borcoat HE3450
Disclaimer
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of
publication, however we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such
information.
Borealis makes no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Nothing herein
shall constitute any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
It is the customer's responsibility to inspect and test our products in order to satisfy itself as to the
suitability of the products for the customer's particular purpose. The customer is responsible for the
appropriate, safe and legal use, processing and handling of our products.
No liability can be accepted in respect of the use of Borealis' products in conjunction with other materials. The
information contained herein relates exclusively to our products when not used in conjunction with any third
party materials.
Borealis AG | Wagramerstrasse 17-19 | 1220 Vienna | Austria
Telephone +43 1 224 00 0 | Fax +43 1 22 400 333
FN 269858a | CCC Commercial Court of Vienna | Website www.borealisgroup.com
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