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-o ^NNt^ Tenneco Polymers AfennscoCompBR) $ll, ill H70 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (Approve! by U.S. Daparimant ol Labor as "assantlalty similarm to FOHU 0SHA-20) NUMBER 159 SECTION I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT MANUfACUMCm NAME TENNECO POLYMERS. INC., RESEARCH A DEVELOPMENT EMEAOEMCY TELEPHONE NO. 609-386-9200 RIVER ROAD, P.0. BOX 129, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08822 THA0C MAMf AMO SYNONYMS TENNECO PVC COPOLYMER DISPERSION RESIN 0565, 0665 (0565-1) CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS VINYLCHLORIDE - VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER, VC/VAc COPOLYMER CHEMICAL FAMILY CHLOROHYDROCARBON COPOLYMER MOLECULAR FORMULA {CH2CHC1 JxtCHgCHOCOCH^y MOL. WT. SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES .COMPONENT THRESHOLD % LIMIT VALUE COMPONENT % THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUC fUNfTfl , (UttfTSI 0SHA Standard 1910.93q(*1017) on vinyl chloride sets a permissible exposure limit of Ippm averaged over any 8 hr. period and 5ppm over apy 15 minute period. On the basis that polyvinyl chloride may contain and release small amounts of monomer, the Standard SECTION III AFVEARANCE AHD OOOR rfhite powder, faint ester odor. CKLINC FOIHT (DECREES FAHRENHEIT) Not applicable VAFOR FRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY) Not applicable VAFOR DCMTY Nol applicable SOLUOUJTYM WATER Negligible PHYSICAL DATA -oMcEcLRTWEOEsFFOaIHhTrenheit) jjot applicable Softens about 140 - 160*F. SFCOFTC GRAVITY (WATER I) 1.4 aFCnRwCEeNrsThVtO) LATILE Approximately IX (Moisture) EVAFORATION rate PUTYLACCTATE 1) Not applicable SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA n^oiHijjggFYMCTHoii, Ignition about 735*F for PVC (ASTH D-19291 FLAMMABLE UMITS UMEN PERCENT BY VOLUME) Not applicable IIFFER FMCEXfMGUIBMMQ MEDIA Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical. FECIAL FMC-FIGHTtMO FROCEOURES T UCC 080357 Water spray or fog may be helpful In reducing flame Intensity and absorbing / irritating funes. ____ : _____________________________________ ' unusualfireandexflomomhaxabob NFPA lists Ignition temperature of 1274*F for dust cloud. Produces combustible gases abov$ 570*F. Fire conditions produce hydrogen chloride, requiring protective equipment. _______ TMs Mowiaitoi Is MnUhH Wwi wrvmMf, upMimudMi, WueaiuM tor Meow any MM, wtl Hut It l> >* At mu si Twwes PMi*nn totoummd Ifom eovcbi unbybC ftv T*rrc toosyw--s to too bccvtih tnfl TaPiwem Ptoynun dost rqI sttvffw sv Most fsipofisibiliy lor ms r toMtHCS up*' *** [ SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA ITHAESMOLD LIMIT VALUE See Section II wFienoAovEiwxrouM None expected - Inert resim See Section IX. Prolonged breathing ol concentrated dust may be harmful. (Processing at high temperatures produces fwes irritating to eyes and respiratory tract requiring local exhaust). MEMCMCV AND FIRST AJO PROCEDURES Ordinary measures of personal hygiene. In case of exposure in hot processing move to fresh air, flush eyes with water. SECTION VI REACTIVITY OATA STABILITY UNSTABLE STABLE INCOMPATIBILITY None in ordinary use. Normalconditions to avoid processing temperature, about 350*F, X causes slow darkening and decomposition. Higher heat increases rate and evolution of HC1. Soluble in certain ketones and organic solvents. MATAROODS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal dec omposition prod uces .HC1, and CO and COg-(above-570*F). -- . *-** HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAT OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUn CONDITIONS TO AVOID None in ordinary use. X i SECTION VII is onteps to be Taken in Case material released spilled SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Sweep up and remove to disposal container. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOO Bury in an approved landfill. . SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION reswratortprotection csf-eNTWRii m case or concentraiea oust, use bureau of Mines approved dust respiratory (NIOBM TC-21C-132 or equivalent). See Sections II and IX. VENTILATION 'ffolfproces s ing. '"V&nt to elevated stack. TS'r'cfnlfniir?' handling. TMVentilate enclosed spaces. PROTECTIVE OLOVES EYE PROTECTION Not ordinarily reoulred. Safetv glasses. other protective ciMPMSNT None required for ordinary handling. For hot processing local exhaust, safety glasses and gloves are recoRmended. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS raccAunoNSToscTAKENiNMANDUNOANosTowNo OSHA Standard 11)10.93q(7l6l 7) requires monitoring and other precautions In storage, handling and use of polyvinyl chloride, and also labeling f PVC "Contains Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Chloride Is a Cancer-Suspect Agent". New PVC ",sins with a low monomer content make it easier to operate below .the OSHA action level of 0.5ppm in a processor's work area, assuring normal conditions and ventilation, simplifying compliance with some of the regulatory requirements. Further developments on resins and on regulations are pending. ,___ __________ _______________ I DATE I NAME AND TITLE _____ UCC 080358 I.