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fempRite CPVC TempRite'*1 CPVC CXDIyCF'OUlsTDS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No.: 88015 Issue date: MARCH, 1988 Supersedes: August, 1985 The data in this bulletin apply to all TempRiteR CPVC cube, granular, pellet, and powder compounds. TempRite* CPVC compounds are mixtures of thermoplastic CPVC resin, which is an off-white granular powder, and proprietary processing or performance additives such as processing aid, heat stabilizer, lubricants, pigment and/or other ingredients. Additives chosen for a specific compound will vary according to processing and final product requirements. SECTION I Manufacturer The BPGoodrich Company Specialty Polymers & Chemicals Div. 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone: (216) 447-6000 Chemiral Name/Synonvms Chlorinated poly(chloroethene) compound. CAS Registry No. Not applicable to physical mixtures. CAS Number for CPVC resin is 68648-82-8. Transportation Emergency Telephone CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 TOSCA Status All ingredients used to manufacture TempRite* compound are listed in the EPA Inventory of Chemical Substances. SECTION II - HAZARDOUS I IENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION IHFGoodrich O The information contained herein is believed to be re liable. but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any Kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for particular applications or the results to be obtained therefrom. Die information is based on laboratory work with small-scale equipment and does not necessarily indicate end proAict performance. Because of the variations in methods, condi tions and equipment used commercially in processing these matenals, no warranties or guarantees are made as to the suitability of the products for the applications dis closed. Full-scale testing and end product performance are the responsibility of the user. BFGoodrich shall not be liable tor widths customer assumes all risk and liabilityof any uae or handlingof any material beyond BFQoodrich'sdirect con trol. THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Nothing con tained herein is to be considered as permission, recommen dation. nor as an inducamant to practice any patented invention without permiafion of the patent owner O O SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Typical data, not specifications) Solubility in Water Appearance and Odor Specific Gravity Insoluble Pigmented or unpigmented See product data sheets cubes, granules or powder. Slight odor. Other Characteristics such as boiling point, vapor pressure, vapor density, and evaporation rate are not applicable. SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash-Ignition Temp. ~896F (''480C) Self-Ignition Temp. Not determined Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume) Lower: NA Upper: NA NA: Not applicable Flash-Ignition Temperature is the lowest initial temperature of air passing around the specimen at which sufficient combustible gas is evolved to be ignited by a small external pilot flame. Extinguishing Media Water is most effective. ABC dry chemical, AFFF, and protein type air foams are also effective. TempRite* CPVC compounds are "ordinary combustibles" (NFPA defined Class A). Carbon dioxide is not generally recommended for use on Class A fires as a lack of cooling capacity may result in reignition. Special Firefighting Procedure Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCRA). Personnel not having suitable respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent significant exposure to toxic combustion gases from any source. In enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, wear SCBA during cleanup immediately after a fire as well as during the attack phase of firefighting operations. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Hydrogen chloride, a combustion product, has a corrosive effect on many metals. Affected equipment surfaces and unprotected structural elements of buildings should be washed with a detergent based water solution to remove corrosive deposits as soon as possible after depositions have occurred. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA Stability Stable ' Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Hazardous Decomposition Products (combustion, decomposition) 00, 002, hydrogen chloride, and small amounts of chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Incompatibility (Conditions/Materials to avoid) Avoid overheating. Avoid contact with acetal, acetal copolymers and amine containing materials during processing. If processed together, these materials may be mutually destructive and degrade rapidly. Prevent cross contamination of feedstocks. Thoroughly purge and mechanically clean processing equipment MSDS 88015 -2- TempRite Cmpd. 20048002 !FG, 1489 BFG01489 to prevent these materials from coming in contact with each other. technical service reports for specific equipment and procedural reconmendations. Refer to Thermal Processing Emissions (extrusion, molding, etc.) Processing virtually any thermoplastic compound will emit a complex mixture of fumes, vapors and odors. Emissions from non-CFVC additives are principally trace amounts of volatiles from stabilizer, lubricants, etc. Trace amounts of carbon tetrachloride and chloroform are possible (See Appendix). If decomposition occurs in processing equipment due to hangup or stagnation, trace amounts of hydrogen chloride, an irritant, are possible. Processing Vapor Component______ Organic tin compound* CAS Number_______ Proprietary Amount in in product Variable ACGIH TLV-TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OSHA PET. 0.1 mg/m3 * Trace amounts (less than 0.1 mg/m3) may be present in the ambient workplace atmosphere from processing. Eye, respiratory tract or skin irritation may occur. Notes: - TLV-TWA: Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average for concentration of the chemical substance in the ambient workplace air for a normal 8-hour workday, 40-hour workweek, to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1987/1988 Edition. - OSHAJPEL: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, 8-hour TWA. 29CFR1910.1000 SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Acute Health Effects See "Effects" below Chronic Health Effects Routes of Entry None known Inhaling processing vapors Carcinogenicity Not listed by IARC, NTP or OSHA. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure Individuals with bronchial asthma and other types of chronic obstructive respiratory diseases may develop bronchiospasm if exposure (inhalation) is prolonged. Effects of Overexposure (Signs and Symptoms of Exposure) - None known or expected at ambient temperature. NOTE: Fine particle size additives in powder compound may result in airborne dust. Routine inhalation of dust of any kind should be avoided. Exercise care when dumping bags, sweeping, mixing or doing other tasks which can create dust. If protection is necessary, wear an approved dust respirator (See Section VIII). - No adverse health effects are expected from processing CPVC compound when potential exposures are eliminated by good industrial hygiene practice and well-ventilated conditions. At processing temperatures, the sum total of all ingredients may emit fumes and vapors that may be irritating to the respiratory tract, eyes and/or skin of sensitive people. Typically, these effects are reversible upon removal from exposure and no lasting effects are expected. Most importantly, the potential for irritation will depend on the effectiveness of exhaust ventilation provided to the process area. - Exposure to decomposition or combustion products, especially hydrogen chloride, will cause irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. 20048003 MSDS 88015 -3- TempRite* Qupd. BFG01490 NOTE: OSHA has established a ceiling limit of 5 ppm for workplace exposure to hydrogen chloride. Hydrogen chloride is detectable by its sharp pungent odor in concentrations as low as 1-5 ppm. Low concentrations (below 50 ppm) are not harmful in short-term exposures but do provide excellent warning properties by causing coughing or irritation. Because the protective response is so strong, humans rarely submit to damaging concentrations -- instead, there is an unmistakable urge to leave the area. Repeated or prolonged exposure to high concentrations can cause eye sind respiratory damage. - Under any condition (processing, decomposition, etc.), symptoms such as coughing, tearing and irritation should be regarded as potentially hazardous and measures taken to avoid exposure. Emergency and First Aid Procedure - If irritation persists from exposure to processing vapors or decomposition products, remove the affected individual(s) from the area. Call a physician. Provide protection before allowing reentry. - Powder compounds: Eve Contact: Treat as any foreign particulate matter. Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Ho effects requiring first aid are expected. Dust Inhalation: Remove individual to fresh air. For any of the above, if irritation develops, see a physician. SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled Vacuum or sweep into a closed container for reuse or disposal. Waste Disposal Method Dispose of waste in a licensed landfill or by incineration in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. For waste disposal purposes, these products are not defined or designated as hazardous by current provisions of the Federal (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA, 40CFR261). Precautions to be taken in handling and storage - Normal Melt Processing. Virtually all thermoplastic materials will emit fumes and/or vapors when heated to processing temperatures. The concentration of these emissions in the workplace air will depend upon variables such as the specific compound formulation, amount processed, processing method and temperature and the effectiveness of exhaust ventilation. Always use CPVC compound under well-ventilated conditions and avoid continued or prolonged breathing of process vapors. For personal hygiene, wash thoroughly after processing compound, especially before eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. Do not store or consume food in processing areas. Do not use processing equipment to heat food. - Cleanup following normal melt processing should be performed under wellventilated conditions. TempRite* compounds may be held at process temperatures for a short time without significant decomposition. However, recognize that they are designed for continuous processing and that exposure to either elevated temperature or excessive heat history (time) will result in decomposition. Equipment should not be shut down for extended time periods with compound in it or decomposition may result leading to possible corrosion of unprotected metal. For shutdown at melt temperatures between 400-430F (204-221C), we recommend the use of a purge compound such as acrylic or general purpose ABS (do not use flame-retarded or halogencontaining grades). In case of a power loss or other mishap, dismantling of the die assembly should begin immediately. MSDS 88015 -4- TempRite* Qnpd. 20048004 BFG01491 Special note: Compound at or above normal processing temperature must never be allowed to accumulate in large masses, or it will begin to decompose internally, and to swell due to internal gassing. Gassing may cause a large mass to explode if its surface is hardened with water. Molten waste should be collected as strands or flattened to 2 inches or less, and quenched in a drum of cold water. Decomposing material should be removed to a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors. - Processing fume condensate may include toxic contaminates and should be periodically removed from exhaust hoods, ductwork and other surfaces. Rubber gloves should be worn during cleanup operations to prevent skin contact. - Sprinklered warehouse areas are recommended. CPVC compound by itself will not support combustion but other combustible contents (e.g. wooden pallets, cardboard boxes, etc.) can provide sufficient fuel to force CPVC to burn. SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES Ventilation Volatiles from processing operations such as extrusion and molding should not be discharged into unventilated work areas. Provide effective exhaust ventilation, including local exhaust when necessary, to draw fumes, vapors or smoke away from workers to prevent routine inhalation. Hot melt processing (e.g. extruding, molding), cutting or sawing, machining, regrinding, heat welding, thermoforming, and other processing or post-processing operations involving heat sufficient to result in polymer breakdown must be examined in enslire well-ventilated conditions. Ventilation guidelines/techniques may be found in publications such as Industrial Venti1at.ion. 19th Edition, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 6500 Glenway Avenue, Bldg. D-7, Cincinnati, OH 45211-4438 ($20.00 as of January, 1988). Respiratory Protection Not normally necessary. If protection against dust from powder compound is necessary, wear a particulate respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA (effective for TLV: 5 mg/m3, respirable dust). Abnormal conditions such as equipment malfunction, use of improper equipment or procedures, or hangup or stagnation of compound during processing may cause decomposition. If general dilution or local exhaust ventilation is not adequate to keep fume or vapor concentrations at nonirritating levels, then employees involved in removing decomposing material must be provided with suitable air supplied respirators, such as NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Protective Equipment - Safety glasses. - Protective gloves for handling hot material during processing. SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION For domestic transportation purposes, these products 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, 1986 Edition. - DOT Proper Shipping Name: NA - DOT Hazard Class:.................NA - DOT Label:.................................NA - UN/NA Hazard No.:................. NA - Reportable Quantity (RQ): NA NA: Not Applicable MSDS 88015 -5- TempRite* Gnpd. 20048005 BFG01492 SECTION X - HAZARD CODES HUM NFPA 704* Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Special: 2 1 0 None HMIS** Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Personal Protection: 0 1 0 B Key: 0 = insignificant; 1 = slight; 2 = moderate; 3 = high; 4 = extreme. * National Fire Protection Association rating identifies the severity of hazards of material during a fire emergency (i.e., "on fire"). ** Hazardous Materials Identification System, National Paint and Coatings Assn, rating applies to product "as packaged" (i.e., ambient temp.). USER'S RESPONSIBILITY This bulletin cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing. Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary. All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers. It is your responsibility to vise this information to develop appropriate work practice guidelines and employee instructional programs for your operation. APPENDIX Less than 0.02% (<200 ppm) of residual chloroform and less than 0.01% (<100 ppm) of residual carbon tetrachloride may remain bound in CFVC compound. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists identifies these chemicals as cancer suspect agents and has established a "TLV-TWA" (Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average) of 10 ppm for chloroform and 5 ppm for carbon tetrachloride. The TLV-TWA is defined as the time-weighted average concentration for a normal eight hour workday and a 40-hour workweek to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse effect. The presence of these residual chemicals in TempRite CPVC is not expected to create any hazard. In a well-ventilated workplace, the potential concentration of chloroform or carbon tetrachloride will be well below established threshold limit values. Monitoring of BPGoodrich CPVC production facilities show chloroform levels to be below 0.00003% (<0.3 ppm) and carbon tetrachloride levels to be below 0.00005% (<0.5 ppm) in the workplace air. These levels are 1/10 or less of the established exposure limits. BFGoodrich production workers are not required to wear special respiratory protection. 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 suggestions are made without 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. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user. 20048006 MSDS 88015 -6- TempRite Cmpd. BFG01493