Document 177gLQdXQ07NDGZVKaYkybxa

Issue Date: ( \ January, 1981 (MPGoodrich Bulletin G-62 Second Edition (Revised) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds ABOUT THIS BULLETIN The data in this bulletin is applicable to all Geon j vinyl resins -- general purpose type, Super EPtype, ! dispersion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- and to all grades of rigid, flexible and Geon cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not applicable to Geon latexes nortoGeon CPVC materials. The data in this bulletin is limited to the safe han dling and use of the PVC polymer itself and to PVC based compounds we manufacture. It does not in clude information on the suitability of PVC for any particular application nor discuss any precautions that maybenecessaryduring product use inservice. The format used to report material safety data infor mation is essentially similar to the U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA 20 modified to facilitate description of our materials. USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES A bulletin such as this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. In addition, the conditions under which our products are processed and used are beyond our control. The products described herein can be hazardous if not processed properly. As the user of Geon vinyls has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an Individual operation should be exam ined to determine if or where precautions, in addi tion to those described herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. BFGoodrlch must rely on the user of Geon vinyls to utilize the infor mation we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee Instructional programs for the individual operation. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or sug gestions are made without any warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. GENERAL INFORMATION This bulletin has been prepared to provide guide lines and appropriate precautions to assist our customers in the safe handling and use of Geon vinyl resins and compounds. BFGoodrich recom mends that, before use, safety personnel and employees handling Geon vinyls read and under stand the information and precautions presented herein. During processing or post-processing operations involving heat sufficient to cause mass melting, the sum total of the compounding ingredients present may emit vapors and odors irritating to the respira tory tract, eyes and skin. BFGoodrich recommends that Geon vinyls always be used under wellventilated conditions to avoid significant employee exposure. SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone Number (216) 447-6000 Trademark Geon Vinyls to Chemical Name Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC BFG50507 r: to Of- C7 Formula (CH2 CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following excep tions): Geon 135: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate Geon 137: Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer Geon 138: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl ester to SECTION II plasticizers, and pigments are added with resin to manufacture PVC compounds. The sum total of all ingredients will emit vapors during processing. AM HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC resins contain small but detectable amounts of residual vinyl chloride monomer(VCM), acancersuspect agent. Extensive product and process im provements have resulted in the reduction of residual vinyl chloride monomer to a very low level in prime grades of major Geon vinyl resins (See Table 1 and read Section V). possible health effects of these vapors are not known and individual sensitivities will vary. Ex posure may produce acute health effects in some sensitive individuals. The effects relate primarily to eye, nose, and throat irritation. Efficient ventila tion should be provided (read Section VIII) to pre vent significant employee exposure. BFGoodrich recommends that these materials be used under well-ventilated conditions to avoid breathing these Other ingredients, such as stabilizers, lubricants, vapors. Issue Date: January, 1981 HFGoodrich G-62 Supplemen' MATERIAL SAFET\ DATA SHEET Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds The data in this bulletin is applicable to all Geon vinyl resins -- general purpose type, Super EP type, disper sion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- VV nL.vuwnvn_i.^ ruo im'jvj i i nu and to all grades of rigid, flexible and-Geon cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not applicable to Geon latexes nor to Geon CPVC materials. SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone Number (216) 447-6000 Trademark Geon Vinyls Chemical Name Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC Formula (CH2 CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following exceptions): Geon 135: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate Geon 137: Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer Geon 138: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl ester SECTION II PVC Resin HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC Compound For additional information read BFGoodrich Bulletin G-62, Second Edition (Revised) 1) Residual vinyl chloride monomer. 1) Residual vinyl chloride monomer. Section V and Table 1 2) Heavy metal stabilizers. Section II 3) Monomeric, polymeric or mixed ester plasticizer In flexible compound. Section II 4) Pigments based on lead, chromium, mercadmiums, Iron oxides or other organics or inorganics. Section H and Table III NOTE: Vinyl chloride (VCM) is an OSHA regulated material (REFER TO OSHA Section V 1910.1017 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS). Current OSHA regulations require that no employee may be exposed to VCM concentrations greater than 1.0 ppm averaged over any eight hour period or 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 minutes. All facilities where PVC is processed or fabricated (with heat sufficient to cause mass melting) shall be monitored to determine concentration of ambient VCM in the workplace atmosphere. SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA (Typical data, not specifications) VOOSB&H! Specific Gravity (HQ = 1.0). Resin: 1.40. Compound: See Product Data Sheet. Solubility in Water -- Slight Particle Size Resin: Refer to Bulletin G-62. Table II Compound: Cubes measuring approximately 3/16-inch per side; or powder of variable particle size due to compounding ingredients. Appearance and Odor Resin: White powder, practically odorless or bland odor. Compound: Pigmented or unpigmented cubical granules or powder, slight odor. SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Ignition (ASTM D-1929) 735F. Self-Ignition (ASTM D-1929)850'F. Section IV Extinguishing Media Section IV Water. ABC dry powder. Protein type air foams. Carbon dioxide may be ineffective due to a lack of cooling capacity which may result in reignition. Special Fire Fighting Procedures Section IV Wearself-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of combustion gases. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard Section IV PVC powder compound, especially plasticized powder compounds, may have dust explosion potential due to compounding ingredients. Control or eliminate likely ignition sources. Prevent accumulation of potentially explosive dust concentra tions. Ventilate well. BFG50509 i ! Ht blVIh'LUY cc ouuLti SECTION V HEALTH AND HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value -- None established. Effects of Overexposure Processing vapors may produce acute health effects in some individuals. The ef fects relate primarily to eye, nose and throat irritation, individuals with bronchial asthma and other types of chronic obstructive respiratory diseases may develop bronchspasm if exposure is prolonged. Emergency and First Aid Procedures If irritation persists, remove affected Individual from the area. Call a physician. Pro vide protection before re-entry. If overexposure occurs, leave the area. i SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA Stability -- Stable. Incompatibility (Materials to avoid) Section VI In processing equipment, avoid contact of PVC resin or compound with acetal or acetal copolymers or with amine containing materials. At processing conditions these materials are mutually destructive and involve rapid decomposition. Hazardous Decomposition Products Section IV CO, CO2, HCI, and (in small amounts) aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Geon 135 will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. Hazardous Polymerization -- Will not occur. 2628500 SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled Sweep, shovel, or vacuum into containers for reuse or disposal. Section VII Waste Disposal Method Sanitary landfill or Incineration in accordance with Federal, state or local regula tions. Not hazardous for waste disposal per Federal regulations (40 CFR 261). SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection -- Dust If conditions exist where dust is possible, wear NIOSH approved respirator. Section VIII Ventilation Section IV, Section VIII Exhaust ventilation designed to pull vapors away from workers should be installed aball operations capable of creating dust, fumes or vapors, filler Protection Section IX ifRubber gloves should be worn when cleaning condensate from exhaust hoods "Land other surfaces to prevent skin contact. 2) Safety glasses. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 1)Open, handle and use Geon vinyls under weli-ventilated conditions. Section IV, V 2) Avoid breathing fumes. 3) Do not store or consume food in processing areas. Do not use processing equip ment to heat food. Wash hands prior to eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. 4) Cool regrind before placing in containers to prevent decomposition. 5) Keep PVC resin and compound off the floor to prevent slipping. SECTION X TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION For transportation purposes, Geon vinyl resins and compounds are not defined or designated as a hazardous material by the U.S, Department of Transportation under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 1979 edition. BFG50510