Material Datasheet of Escorene Polyethylene

Product Information

Product Identifier: Escorene Polyethylene

Application and Use: Fabrication of plastic film and molded products and in the production of plastics additive Concentrates.

Product Description: Polyethylene is the polymerization product of ethylene with butene or hexane monomers. It is produced in the form of opaque white pellets (beads), granules or fine powder. Product may contain varying levels of additives, such as slip and anti-blocking agents, antioxidants, stabilizers and corrosion inhibitors.

CAS Number: 9002 - 88 - 4

Regulatory Classification
WHMIS Information: Not a controlled product
TDG Information: Not regulated in Canada

Manufacturer / Supplier:
Esso Chemical Canada
Material Safety Sheet No: 30010

Regulated Components

Not a controlled product in accordance to sub-paragraph 13 (a) (i) to (iv) or paragraph 14(a) of the Hazardous Products Act.

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid

Vapor Pressure: Not applicable

Boiling Point: Not applicable

Odorless

Specific Gravity: 0.92 Grade range

Solubility in water: Insoluble

Freezing/ Melting Point: 107 to 129 C

Opaque white pellets, granules or powder

Health Hazard Information

Nature of Hazard:

Inhalation:

Negligible hazard at normal temperatures (up to 38C). Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form vapors, mists or fumes, which may be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Low toxicity.