Safety Data Sheet
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Trade name: Original Version: Version:
Polyethylene Pipes 09.03.2009 1.0
01. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company Trade name: Use of the of substance/preparation: Company/undertaking identification: Street/P.O Box: National code/postal code/city : Contact for technical information:
Telephone/telefax/e-mail:
Emergency telephone:
Polyethylene Pipes Pipes for tap water Uponor Ltd Gilmroton Road, Lutterworth Leics, LE17 4DU Technical hotline Uponor +44 (0) 1455 550355 Mo.-Th.: 08:00-17:00 Fr.: 08:00-16:30 +44 (0) 1455 550355 / enquiries.uk@uponor.com Mo.-Th.: 08:00-17:00 08:00-16:30 Fr.: +44 (0) 1455 550355 Mo.-Th.: 08:00-17:00 Fr.: 08:00-16:30
02. Hazards identification Hazard statements: Information pertaining to special dangers for human and environment:
None None
03. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization: Hazardous substances:
High Density Polyethylene CAS 9002-88-4 Not applicable
04. First-aid measures General Information:
In case of Inhalation: In case of skin contact:
In case of eye contact: In case of ingestion:
At room temperature the product is not irritant nor does it release hazardous vapours. Below mentioned measures refer to critical situations (e.g. in case of fire) In case of excessive inhalation move affected person into fresh air. Call a physician. In case of contact with molten product immediately immerse in cold water. Do not peel solidified product off the skin. In case of burns consult a physician. In case of contact with the molten product consult a physician. Not applicable.
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Safety Data Sheet
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Polyethylene Pipes 09.03.2009 1.0
05. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media: Unsuitable extinguishing media: Special exposure hazards from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products or resulting gases: Special protective equipment for firefighting: Additional Information:
Adjust to surrounding fire. Full water jet. In case of fire the following substances may be liberated: Water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide Wear a mask with universal filter. In closed rooms wear self-contained breathing apparatus. None
06. Accidental release measures Personal Precautions: Environmental precautions:
None No special measures required
07. Handling and storage Advices on safe handling: Precautions against fire and explosion: Further information on storage conditions: Storage class VCI:
No special measures required if handling is at room temperature No special measures required Protect against heat and direct sunlight. Store in dry places. Not applicable.
08. Exposure controls / Personal protection Occupational exposure limits of the Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Eye protection: Protective Clothing: General health and safety measures:
European Union Not required Not required Not required Not required General principles for occupational safety and health
09. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Physical state: Colour: Odour:
Solid Diverse Odourless
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Polyethylene Pipes 09.03.2009 1.0
Safety relevant data Danger of exploding: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Vapour pressure: Density: Flow time: Water solubility: pH-Value: Melting point/range: Flash point: Auto ignition temperature:
The product is not explosive Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 0.9 – 0.97 g/cm³ Not applicable Insoluble Not applicable 120 – 140 °C Not applicable >360 °C
10. Stability and reactivity Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products:
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed. It decomposes at temperatures > 360 °C Boiling aromatic chlorinated solvents. Strong bases and acids (may lead to the formation of hydrogen after contact with aluminum). At room temperature no hazardous decomposition products are known
11. Toxicological information If handled properly and according to its determination the product does not cause any health problems according to our experience and information. Toxicity tests: Experiences made in practice: Information on ingredients:
Not specified Not specified Not specified
12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity: Mobility: Persistence and degradability: Bio accumulative potential: Results of the PBT-assessment: Other adversive effects:
Not Not Not Not Not Not
specified specified specified specified specified specified
13. Disposal considerations Substance / preparation:
According to the legal requirements
Waste code in accordance with AVV: Appropriate disposal / packaging:
200139 Contaminated packaging: Disposal according to the -3-
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According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Trade name: Original Version: Version:
Polyethylene Pipes 09.03.2009 1.0 official regulations
14. Transport information Land transport ADR/RID Classification Class: Hazard number: UN-No: Classification code: Official transport designation: Hazard inducer: Packing Packing group: Hazard label: Marine transport IMDG Classification IMDG-Code class: EmS: Un-No: Marine Pollutant: Proper shipping name: Hazard inducer: Packing Packing group: Hazard label:
Not Not Not Not Not Not
applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
Not Not Not Not Not Not
applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
Air transport ICAO-TI und IATA-DGR Classification Class: Not UN-no: Not Proper shipping Name: Not Hazard inducer: Not Packing Packing group: Not Hazard label: Not
applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable
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15. Regulatory information
Chemical safety assessment: Labelling in accordance with EC regulation: Code letter/s and hazard statement/s of the product: R-Phrases S-Phrases EC-regulations:
National regulations
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Observe in addition any national regulations!
16. Other information Further relevant EC-regulations Restrictions on use recommended by the manufacturer: R-Phases as stated in paragraph 20 and 3: Further information Changes compared to previous version: Responsibility for issue of Safety Data Sheet:
Not applicable Not applicable none Product and System Development
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