Eye and Skin Contact
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Eye contact with HDPE resins or dust may cause irritation or corneal
injury due to mechanical action (scratching). Vapor from the heat
ed resin may cause mild
discomfort and redness of the eyes. Prolonged skin contact is essentially nonirritating. These
materials are often processed as molten polymers at elevated temperatures and skin contact with
the heated material may cause burns.
Inh
alation
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No adverse effects are anticipated from a single exposure to dust. Vapors or fumes
released during thermal processing may cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion
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These materials have very low toxicity if swallowed. However, the granules may
re
present a choking hazard.