Material Safety Data

Sheet

SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MARLEX® and MARFLEX® Polyethylenes

(All Grades except CL, L and Masterbatch
Series)
Product Use: Film and Coatings, Plastic Molding Compound, Molded Articles, Extrusion and
Compounding, Resin
Synonyms: Plastic
Product Cas No.: Mixture

Company Identification: Product Information:

Qatar Chemical Company LTD (Q-Chem) MSDS Requests: (+974) 484-7110
1st Floor Salam Tower Al Corniche
P.O. Box 24646
Doha, Qatar

24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers

HEALTH:Chevron Phillips Emergency Information Center 866.442.9628 (North America) and
1.832.813.4984 (International)
TRANSPORTATION: North America: CHEMTREC 800.424.9300 or 703.527.3887
ASIA: +1.703.527.3887
EUROPE: BIG .32.14.584545 (phone) or .32.14.583516 (telefax)
SOUTH AMERICA SOS-Cotec Inside Brazil: 0800.111.767
Outside Brazil: 55.19.3467.1600

MEDICAL APPLICATION CAUTION: Do not use this Qatar Chemical Company LTD material in medical
applications involving permanent implantation in the human body or permanent contact with internal body
fluids or tissues.

Do not use this Qatar Chemical Company LTD material in medical applications involving brief or
temporary implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the
material has been provided directly from Qatar Chemical Company LTD under an agreement which
expressly acknowledges the contemplated use.

Qatar Chemical Company LTD makes no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty
concerning the suitability of this material for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with

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internal body fluids or tissues.

SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT CAS AMOUNT EINECS SYM R-PHRASES

NUMBER
Polyethylene 9002-88-4 < 100 % weight Exempt NA NA
Polyethylene Hexene 25213-02-9 < 100 % weight Exempt NA NA
Copolymer
Additives Various < 4 % weight NA NA NA

Occupational Exposure Limits:

Component Limit TWA STEL Ceiling / Peak Notation
Polyethylene ACGIH 3 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene Qchem Not Established NA NA NA
Polyethylene German MAK 6 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene Hexene Qchem Not Established NA NA NA
Copolymer

Control as Particulate Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC). The ACGIH Guideline* for respirable dust is 3.0
mg/m3 and 10.0 mg/m3 for total dust. The OSHA PEL for respirable dust is 5.0 mg/m3 and 15.0 mg/m3
for total dust.

* This value is for inhalable (total) particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1.0% crystalline silica.

SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Opaque, translucent waxy pellets or fluff, mild odor.

- FORMALDEHYDE MAY BE PRODUCED AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.

- DUST MAY PRODUCE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE EYES,
NOSE, THROAT AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
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IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eye: Contact with the eyes may cause irritation due to the abrasive action of the dust. If this material is
heated, thermal burns may result from eye contact. Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye
irritation. Material is dusty and may scratch the surface of the eye.
Skin: If this material is heated, thermal burns may result from skin contact. Not expected to be harmful to
internal organs if absorbed through the skin. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause prolonged or
significant irritation. Contact with the skin is not expected to cause an allergic skin response. Thermal
burns to the skin: may include pain or feeling of heat, discoloration, swelling, and blistering.
Ingestion: Not expected to be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: The dust from this material may cause respiratory irritation. If this material is heated, fumes
may be unpleasant and produce nausea and irritation of the upper respiratory tract.

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

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Eye: Flush eyes with running water immediately while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses,
if worn, after initial flushing, and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if
irritation persists. If heated material should splash into eyes, flush eyes immediately with fresh water for
15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if worn. Get immediate medical
attention.
Skin: To remove the material from skin, use soap and water. Discard contaminated clothing and shoes
or thoroughly clean before reuse. Get medical attention if any symptoms develop. If the hot material
gets on skin, quickly cool in water. See a doctor for extensive burns. Do not try to peel the solidified
material from the skin or use solvents or thinners to dissolve it. The use of vegetable oil, mineral oil, or
petroleum jelly is recommended for removal of this material from the skin.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give the person a glass of water or milk to drink and get
immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Move the exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if breathing difficulties continue.

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Explosive dust clouds may be produced.

FIRE CLASSIFICATION:
OSHA Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified by OSHA as flammable or combustible.
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flashpoint: 340 °C (644°F)
Autoignition: 380 °C (716°F)
Flammability (Explosive) Limits (% by volume in air): Lower: NA Upper: NA

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish
flames.

PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS:

Fire Fighting Instructions: This material will burn although it is not easily ignited. For fires involving this
material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without proper protective equipment, including
self-contained breathing apparatus. If possible, water should be applied as a spray from a fogging
nozzle since this is a surface burning material. The application of high velocity water will spread the
burning surface layer.
Combustion Products: Highly dependent on combustion conditions. A complex mixture of airborne
solids, liquids, and gases including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and unidentified organic
compounds will be evolved when this material undergoes combustion.

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Protective Measures: Eliminate all sources of ignition in vicinity of spilled material.

Spill Management: Stop the source of the release if you can do it without risk. Contain release to
prevent further contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater. Clean up spill as soon as possible,
observing precautions in Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Use appropriate techniques such as
applying non-combustible sorbent materials or pumping. Where feasible and appropriate, remove
contaminated soil. Place contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in a manner
consistent with applicable regulations. Avoid creating dust clouds. Shovel, sweep up or use industrial
vacuum cleaner to pick up. Place in container for proper disposal. Reduce airborne dust and prevent
scattering by moistening with water. If heated material is spilled, allow it to cool before proceeding with
disposal methods.

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Reporting: U.S.A. regulations require reporting spills of this material that could reach any surface waters.
Report spills to local authorities and/or the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802 as appropriate or
required.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

READ AND OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS ON PRODUCT LABEL . REFER TO PRODUCT LABEL OR
MANUFACTURERS TECHNICAL BULLETINS FOR THE PROPER USE AND HANDLING OF THIS MATERIAL .

Precautionary Measures: Use caution to avoid creation of dusts and to prevent inhalation of product
dust (fines). Avoid contact with product dust. Airborne dust concentrations above 20 mg/l may create a
dust explosion hazard. Keep out of water sources and sewers. Spilled pellets may create a slipping
hazard. Avoid breathing vapors or fumes which may be released during thermal processing. Do not
breathe dust at levels above the recommended exposure limits. Avoid breathing material. Keep
container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Discard contaminated clothing and shoes or thoroughly clean before resuse. Do not breathe dust. Avoid
contact of heated material with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid contaminating soil or releasing this
material into sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
Unusual Handling Hazards: At extrusion temperatures (>350F, >177C), polyethylenes can release
vapors and gases, which are irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, throat, and lungs.
These substances may include acetaldehyde, acetone, acetic acid, formic acid, formaldehyde and
acrolein. Based on animal data and limited epidemiological evidence, NTP, IARC (2A), and OSHA have
listed formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen. Following all recommendations within this MSDS
should minimize exposure to thermal processing emissions. Potentially toxic/irritating fumes may be
evolved from heated material.
Static Hazard: Electrostatic charge may accumulate and create a hazardous condition when handling
this material. To minimize this hazard, bonding and grounding may be necessary but may not, by
themselves, be sufficient. Review all operations, which have the potential of generating an accumulation
of electrostatic charge and/or a flammable atmosphere (including tank and container filling, splash filling,
tank cleaning, sampling, gauging, switch loading, filtering, mixing, agitation, and vacuum truck operations)
and use appropriate mitigating procedures. For more information, refer to OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910.106, 'Flammable and Combustible Liquids, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 77),
Recommended Practice on Static Electricity' (liquids, powders and dusts), and/or the American Petroleum
Institute (API) Recommended Practice 2003, 'Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning,
and Stray Currents' (liquids).
General Storage Information: Treat as a solid that can burn. Store away from oxidizing materials, in a
cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Bond and ground transfer equipment. DO NOT USE OR
STORE near heat, sparks or open flames. USE AND STORE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Keep container closed when not in use.
Container Warnings: Container is not designed to contain pressure. Do not use pressure to empty
container or it may rupture with explosive force. Empty containers retain product residue (solid, liquid,
and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition. They may explode
and cause injury or death. Empty containers should be completely drained, properly closed, and promptly
returned to a drum reconditioner or disposed of properly. Containers, even those that have been
emptied, can contain residues of dusts or solid particulates which may create both health and
fire/explosion hazards.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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 Consider the potential hazards of this material (see Section 3), applicable exposure limits, job activities,
and other substances in the work place when designing engineering controls and selecting personal
protective equipment. If engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent exposure to
harmful levels of this material, the personal protective equipment listed below is recommended. The user
should read and understand all instructions and limitations supplied with the equipment since protection is
usually provided for a limited time or under certain circumstances.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
If handling results in dust generation, special ventilation may be needed to ensure that dust exposure
does not exceed the OSHA PEL for nuisance dust. Use in a well-ventilated area. If heated material
generates vapor or fumes, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to control exposure.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Eye/Face Protection: If this material is heated, wear chemical goggles or safety glasses and a face
shield. Wear eye protection such as safety glasses, chemical goggles, or faceshields if engineering
controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent eye contact.
Skin Protection: If this material is heated, wear insulated clothing to prevent skin contact if engineering
controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent skin contact.
Respiratory Protection: No respiratory protection is normally required. If heated material generates
vapor or fumes that are not adequately controlled by ventilation, wear a NIOSH approved respirator. Use
the following elements for air-purifying respirators: Organic Vapor and Formaldehyde.
Use a positive pressure, air-supplying respirator if there is potential for uncontrolled release, exposure
levels are not known, or other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate
protection.

Occupational Exposure Limits:

Component Limit TWA STEL Ceiling / Peak Notation
Polyethylene ACGIH 3 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene Qchem Not Established NA NA NA
Polyethylene German MAK 6 mg/m3 NA NA NA
Polyethylene Hexene Qchem Not Established NA NA NA
Copolymer

Control as Particulate Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC). The ACGIH Guideline* for respirable dust is 3.0
mg/m3 and 10.0 mg/m3 for total dust. The OSHA PEL for respirable dust is 5.0 mg/m3 and 15.0 mg/m3
for total dust.

* This value is for inhalable (total) particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1.0% crystalline silica.

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Opaque, translucent waxy pellets or fluff, mild odor.
pH: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA
BOILING POINT: NA
SOLUBILITY (in water) : Negligible
MELTING POINT: 100 °C (212°F) - 135°C (275°F)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.91 - 1.02
DENSITY: 0.91 g/cm3 - 0.97 g/cm3

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 SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: This material is considered stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage
and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable
Incompatibility With Other Materials: May react with oxygen and strong oxidizing agents, such as
chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, etc.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Low molecular weight hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, acids
and ketones can be formed during thermal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS:

Acute Oral Toxicity: Polyethylene: NOAEL / rat / > 7950 mg/kg

Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 / Not known
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LD50 / Not known

Eye Irritation: This material is not expected to be irritating to the eyes.

Skin Irritation: This material is not expected to be irritating to the skin.
Sensitization: Dermal - This material is not a sensitizer human

ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION:

Long-term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause non-debilitating lung changes.

This product contains POLYMERIZED OLEFINS.

During thermal processing (>350F, >177C) polyolefins can release vapors and gases (aldehydes,
ketones and organic acids) which are irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, throat, and
lungs. Generally these irritant effects are all transitory. However, prolonged exposure to irritating off-
gases can lead to pulmonary edema. Formaldehyde (an aldehyde) has been classified as a probable
human carcinogen by NTP, IARC (2A), and OSHA based on animal data and limited epidemiological
evidence.

The toxicological properties of this product have not been tested or have not been tested completely and
its handling or use may be hazardous. EXERCISE DUE CARE.

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY:
This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. Fish or birds may eat pellets which may
obstruct their digestive tracts.

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
This material is not expected to be readily biodegradable.

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 SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. This material, if it must be discarded, may
meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by US EPA under RCRA (40 CFR 261) or other State
and local regulations. Measurement of certain physical properties and analysis for regulated components
may be necessary to make a correct determination. If this material is classified as a hazardous waste,
federal law requires disposal at a licensed hazardous waste disposal facility.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult appropriate Dangerous Goods
Regulations, for additional description requirements (e.g., technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-
specific shipping requirements.

Shipping Descriptions per regulatory authority.

US DOT
NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR DANGEROUS GOODS FOR
TRANSPORTATION

ICAO / IATA
NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR DANGEROUS GOODS FOR
TRANSPORTATION

IMO / IMDG
NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR DANGEROUS GOODS FOR
TRANSPORTATION

RID / ADR
NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR DANGEROUS GOODS FOR
TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 311/312 CATEGORIES: 1. Immediate (Acute) Health Effects: NO

2. Delayed (Chronic) Health Effects: NO
3. Fire Hazard: NO
4. Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: NO
5. Reactivity Hazard: NO

REGULATORY LISTS SEARCHED:

01= CA Prop 65 17 = FDA 178 33 = RCRA Waste Appendix VIII
02 = LA RTK 18 = FDA 179 34 = RCRA Waste D-List
03 = MA RTK 19 = FDA 180 35 = RCRA Waste P-List
04 =MN Hazardous Substance 20 = FDA 181 36 = RCRA Waste U-List
05 =NJ RTK 21 = FDA 182 37 = SARA Section 311/312
06 = PA RTK 22 = FDA 184 38 = SARA Section 313

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07 = CAA Section 112 HAPs 23 = FDA 186 39 = TSCA 12 (b)
08 = CWA Section 307 24 = FDA 189 40 = TSCA Section 4
09 = CWA Section 311 25 = IARC Group 1 41 = TSCA Section 5(a)
10 =DOT Marine Pollutant 26 = IARC Group 2A 42 = TSCA Section 8(a) CAIR
11 = FDA 172 27 = IARC Group 2B 43 = TSCA Section 8(a) PAIR
12 = FDA 173 28 = IARC Group 3 44 = TSCA Section 8(d)
13 = FDA 174 29 = IARC Group 4 45 = WHIMS - IDL
14 = FDA 175 30 = NTP Carcinogen 46 = Germany D TAL
15 = FDA 176 31 = OSHA Carcinogen 47 = Germany WKG
16 = FDA 177 32 = OSHA Highly Hazardous

The following components of this material are found on the regulatory lists indicated.
Polyethylene 4

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
This product is not considered a controlled product according to the criteria of the Canadian Controlled
Products Regulations.

CHEMICAL INVENTORY LISTINGS:

AUSTRALIA: All the components of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS).
CANADA: All the components of this material are on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: All the components of this product are listed on the draft Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances in China.
JAPAN: All the components of this product are on the Existing & New Chemical Substances (ENCS)
inventory in Japan, or have an exemption from listing.
KOREA: All the components of this product are on the Existing Chemicals List (ECL) in Korea.
PHILIPPINES: All the components of this product are listed on the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and
Chemical Substances (PICCS).
UNITED STATES: All of the components of this material are on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Inventory.

EU RISK AND SAFETY PHRASES:

S22: Do not breathe dust.

EU Symbols: NA

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: NA

(0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme, PPE:- Personal Protection Equipment Index
recommendation, *- Chronic Effect Indicator). These values are obtained using the guidelines or
published evaluations prepared by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

REVISION STATEMENT: This revision updates all sections of the MSDS please review.

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ABBREVIATIONS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THIS DOCUMENT:
TLV - Threshold Limit Value TWA - Time Weighted Average
STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
ACGIH - American Conference of OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health
Government
Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH - National Institute of Safety & Health NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials IARC - Intl. Agency for Research on Cancer
Information System
EINECS - European Inventory of existing RCRA - Resource Conservation Recovery Act
Commercial Chemical Sales
SARA - Superfund Amendments and TSCA - Toxic Substance Control Act
Reauthorization Act.
EC50 - Effective Dose LC50 - Lethal Concentration
LD50 - Lethal Dose CAS - Chemical Abstract Service Number
NDA - No Data Available NA - Not Applicable
<= - Less Than or Equal To >= - Greater Than or Equal To
CNS - Central Nervous System MAK - Germany Maximum Concentration Values

This data sheet is prepared according to the latest adaptation of the EEC Guideline 67/548.
This data sheet is prepared according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
This data sheet is prepared according to the ANSI MSDS Standard (Z400.1).
This data sheet was prepared by EHS Product Stewardship Group, Chevron Phillips Chemical
Company LP, 10001 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

The above information is based on the data of which we are aware and is believed to be correct as
of the date hereof. Since this information may be applied under conditions beyond our control and
with which we may be unfamiliar and since data made available subsequent to the date hereof may
suggest modifications of the information, we do not assume any responsibility for the results of its
use. This information is furnished upon condition that the person receiving it shall make his own
determination of the suitability of the material for his particular purpose.

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