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1977 Material Safety Data information for Geon vinyl resins and com pounds are based on the U. S. Department of Labor Form OSHA-20 modi fied to facilitate description of our materials. This Material Safety Data Sheet is applicable for all Geon vinyl resins and compounds. SECTION I Manufacturer's Name BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Division Emergency Telephone Number (AC) 216/524- 0200 Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44131 Chemical Name Poly(vinyl chloride), PVC Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Polymer Trade Name Geon Formula (CH_ CHC1) 2n Exceptions: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate: Geon 135, Carboxv-modified vinyl chloride polymer: Geon 130x17 Copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride: 130x24 Geon 100x122 07 c SECTION II - PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (H^0 - 1.0) Resin: Compound: 1.40 See Product Data Sheet Solubility in Water Slight Particle Size Resin: Compound: See Table II Not applicab C The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical DMslon/6100 Oak Tree Btvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44131 BFG50265 1177 iFGoodrich Chemical Division The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties ol any kind are made as to Us accuracy suitability for particular applications o' the 'esulis to bo obtained therefrom. Nothing contained herein is to be considered as Permission, recommend ah on. nor as an mcucemen;. tup'OCtiCeany eaten ted invention without permission of the patent owner Appearance and Odor \ Resin: White powder, practically odorless Exception: The following Geon vinyl resins have a bland odor: 120x241 120x251 . 120x276 120x283 121 124 124F-1 126 Compound: Cubical Granules or powder Slight odor Stability Stable SECTION III - REACTIVITY DATA Decomposition Products See Section VII Hazardous Polymerization Will not Occur SECTION IV - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Vehicle and Catalyst Not Applicable Solvents No organic solvents are used in the manufacture of Geon vinyl resins. Organic solvents may be used in the manufacture of stabi lizers and other ingredients, and therefore, be detectable in small amounts in PVC compound. (See Section V, Ventilation) Vapors PVC resins and compounds may contain detectable quantities of residual vinyl chloride monomer, a cancer-suspect agent. See Section V. Ubiquitous Chemicals No polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) are used in the manufacture of Geon resins or compounds. (See Note) Heavy Metals A) Resin: No lead, mercury, other heavy metals or heavy metal compounds are used in the manufacture of Geon vinyl resins. (See Note) B) Compound: Geon vinyl compounds contain heavy metal stabilizers generally in amounts less than 5%. These may include organometallics such as tin, lead, cadmium, barium and zinc. (See Section V, Ventilation) Plasticizer Geon vinyl flexible'.compounds will contain polymeric, monomeric or mixed ester plasticizer in amounts between 20% - 50%. As these materials are volatile when heated, vapors can be released during processing. (See Section V, Ventilation) NOTE: These materials are ubiquitous and trace quantities may be found in the environment. 26235002 BFG50266 SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value The Federal Register, Volume 39; Number 194; October 4, 1974; Section 1910.93q; Vinyl Chloride Part j (iv) states that OSHA regulations require all facilities where polyvinyl chloride'(including alloys of PVC with other polymers), is processed or fabricated, be monitored to determine concentrations of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). OSHA rules require that employees in such plants should not be exposed to VCM levels greater than 1.0 part per million (ppm) averaged over eight hours. The ''action level" is 0.5 ppm. If required monitoring shows VCM to be below the action level, further tests are not necessary. REFER TO OSHA REGULATIONS FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. As a precautionary measure, BFGoodrich recommends that periodic monitoring continue. Extensive product and process improvements have resulted in Geon PVC resins with extremely low levels of residual VCM. Monitoring studies in PVC processing and fabricating plants using low VCM resin have shown all exposures to be below the action level. We believe that PVC processing and fabricating plants having good work practice and ventilation will be below the OSHA action level. Residual VCM in major types of Geon vinyl resin are presented in Table I. Vinyl Chloride Monomer As PVC is manufactured today, small but detectable quantities of VCM remain in resins and compounds. While this may not result in detectable quantities in PVC processing and fabricating plants, there are conditions under which residual VCM may accumulate to measurable amounts. Since VCM is volatile, it is released from the resin gradually in storage and more rapidly under heat and further pro cessing. Open, handle, and use PVC resin and compound under well-ventilated condi tions to avoid significant employee exposure. Areas where VCM might concentrate are: 1. Enclosed containers such as bulk railcars, bulk trucks, storage tanks, and drums. Vent the air space above the resin or compound and monitor for VCM or provide suit able protection prior to exposure of personnel. 2. Storage areas for bagged PVC and places where incoming resins and compounds are unloaded, where packages are first opened, and where material is first melted. Pro vide suitable ventilation. 3. Processing areas such as compound preparation, extruding, curing or coating operations, and other areas where heat is being applied. Provide suitable ventilation. VCM at low levels cannot be detected by odor. Suitable test equipment and methods must be used. BFG50267 26235003 Respiratory Protection. - Dust Operations involving possible exposure to airborne PVC particles should be evaluated as the individual situation exists. If airborne concentrations of part icles are found to exceed a total mass of 15 mg/m^ or if 5 mg/m^ of the total is respirable particles appropriate engineering controls or NIOSH approved respiratory protection is recommended. See OSHA 191.1000. Ventilation Exhaust ventilation designed to pull vapors away from workers should be installed at all mixing operations, the hot end and feed area of processing equipment and at cut-off equipment. We recommend environmental monitoring to determine the need for exhaust ventilation in other areas; and exhaust ventila tion provided.as^needed. Other areas to consider include thermoforming, heat sealing, soldering or other operations involving heat. SECTION VI - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection See Section V Eye Protection Safety glasses recommended Ventilation See Section V Protective Gloves or Clothing None Certain ingredients you select for use in compounding may dictate the need for special consideration. We recommend you contact your additive supplier for necessary information regarding specific compounding ingredients. SECTION VII - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Extinguishing Media Water Special Fire Fighting Procedure Self-contained breathing apparatus should be used for fires in which PVC becomes involved. Decomposition Products A) When forced to burn, PVC combustion products will_mainly be carbon mono xide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and smoke. Other gases, including aromatics and aliphatics, are present in small amounts. NOTE 1: Geon 135 and 130x24 will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. NOTE 2: Hydrogen chloride is an irritant of the respira tory tract, eyes and skin at levels below those considered to be toxic. NOTE 3: Phosgene and chlorine are not products of PVC combustion. VCM is not known to be a combustion product of PVC. BFG50268 B) Under abnormal processing conditions, decomposition of PVC compound may occur in an extruder, injection molding machine, or other processing equipment, resulting in a characteristic whitish smoke which will con tain hydrogen chloride and vapors from metallic stabilizers and other ingredients. Decomposing compound should be removed to a well-ventilated area and thoroughly soaked with water. Employees involved in removing decomposing materials should be provided with suitable self-contained breathing apparatus. Medical Considerations Treatment to exposure of PVC combustion or pyrolysis products should be symptomatic. Medical authorities should recognize that carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride are generated. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards A) VCM, like most other organic materials, has a specific explosive limit, viz 3% to 23% by volume in air. In closed, heated vessels, such as intensive mixers, take precautionary measures to be sure explosion hazards are effectively eliminated. B) PVC resins are not known to represent any potential dust explosion hazard. NFPA Fire Protection Handbook (14th Edition) states that ignition of fine particle size PVC resin is not obtained by the spark of a flame source; ignition occurs only by an intense heat source. Ignition Characteristics 0 PVC resin has a flash-ignition temperature of about 391 C (735 F) and a self-ignition temperature of about 454C (850F). PVC polymer is character ized as an inherently flame retarded material because of chlorine in the mole cule which makes it difficult to ignite and reduces flamespread. The presence of PVC resin or compound has not been associated, by itself, with creating a fire risk in handling, storage, or use. However, like all organic materials, PVC must be considered combustible and can be forced to burn by continuous application of intense heat. Like all combustible materials, protect from open flame and maintain proper clearance when using portable heat devices, etc. NOTE: The descriptive term "flame-retarded" described a material response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be considered or used for the description or appraisal of the fire hazard of this material or of products or systems fabricated from this material under actual fire conditions. 261235005 bFG50269 SECTION VIII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled Apply normal clean-up procedures. Waste PVC material should be stored in containers for re-use or disposal. If conditions occur where excessive dust is possible, employees should be supplied with respiratory protective devices. (See Section V) Waste Disposal Method Sanitary landfill or incineration in accordance with federal, state,' or local regulations. If incineration is used, recognition should be made that hydrogen chloride is generated. SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Material safety data information is provided as an important guide to the safe use of PVC resin and compound. A Material Safety Data Sheet cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. Since the user of PVC resin and compound has the responsibility for pro viding a safe and healthful operation, he has the obligation to thoroughly examine all aspects of his operation to determine if or where additional pre cautions are required. 2623500S BFG50270 26235007 TABLE I RESIDUAL VINYL CHLORIDE (RVCM) IN MAJOR TYPES OF PVC RESIN AND COMPOUND DESCRIPTION BFGCD DESIGNATION I. v. AfiTM-D--1243 CLOSEST CLASSIFICATION ASTM-D-1755 TYPE COMPOUND USED IN Suspension Resina Homopolymers I. High Molecular Weight 102EP F-5 1.13 GP6-15443 Rigid 2. Med. Molecular Weigh t 103EP 103EP F-76 300x6 1.00 0.92 0.89 GP5-15443**L SGP4-16043 GP4-16043 Rigid & Flexible Rigid 92 1.00 GP5-15543 Flexible 3. Low Molecular Weight 110x334 0.68 GP1-16243 Rigid Emulsion Resina Dispersion Mass Resins Low Molecular Weight . JDT/mtm 8/1/77 121, 128 1.20 Not Applicable 80x5 140x30 140x31 0.76 0.76 0.64 GP2-16243 GP2-49243 GP3-49343 Rigid None None Note: ^rneans "less than" AVERAGE AMOUNT 'Of' RVCM (PPM) PRIME GOODS IN RESIN PRIOR TO COMPOUNDING IN COMPOUND AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RVCM (PPM) OFF-GRADE RESIN RVCM TAILINGS (B. C & E-GRADES) <5 <5 <5 < 100 <5 <5 <5 45 <5 < 50 <1 <5 <50 < 50 < 50 <100 <5 <5 <20 <15 <15 <15 *5 Not Applicable Not Applicable <20 GROUND RESIN (B-GRADE ONLY) <50 <50 < 50 Downgraded reein (B Same as prime - TABLE II \ Particle Size: 1007* through the following mesh screen. 40 Mesh Screen 80x5 80x6 80x24 80x25 80x26 100x122 102EP 103EP 103EPF76 110x334 140x30 140x31 140x32 300x6 300x60 200 Mesh Screen 120x241 120x251 120x271 120x276 120x279 120x283 121 124 124F1 126 128 128F1 130x17 130x24 135 30 Mesh Screen 92 99 957, Through 100 Mesh Screen 101F4 106F2 CT to 06 BFG50272