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/ V / '/ PVC 109S SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME AND SYNONYMS: Polyvinyl chloride resin, PVC resin, Chloroethylene polymer, Chloroethylene homopolymer, PVC 1095. CAS NAME AND NO.: Polyvinyl chloride [9002-86-2] CHEMICAL FAMILY: Vinyl resin CHEMICAL FORMULA: (C2H3C1)X MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Georgia Gulf Chemical Division P.O. Box 629 Plaquemine, LA 70765-0629 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: (504) 687-6321 or (800) 424-9300 / SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT X (WT OR VOL) ACGIH TWA (UNITS) ACGIH STEL (UNITS) OSHA PEL (UNITS) Vinyl Chloride 001 5 ppm 1 ppm PVC Dust should not exceed 15 mg/m3 average per 8 hour day (29 CFR 1919.1000) SECTION III - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR: white powder, odorless MOLECULAR WEIGHT: ca 94,000 weight average BOILING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A MELTING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A VAPOR PRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY); 0.1 * : Page 1 f 6 tV \ GGC 004314 ) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER =. 1): 1.39 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT): 0 pH; Solid-N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): None PVC 1095 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: 500* F (COC) FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or water FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): LOWER UPPER N/A N/A SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: Wear gas mask approved for acid vapors. UNUSUAL FIRE AMD EXPLOSION HAZARDS: PVC will not continue to burn after ignition without an external fire source. Burning liberates HC1 gas. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: UNSTABLE ______ STABLE X CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperature above 300* F - will decompose raw resin and liberate HC1. INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): N/A HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Low release of HC1 when heated above 300 F. v'rfl1 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A PVC 1095 WILL NOT OCCUR SECTION VI - HEALTH HA7ipn INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: SxiiSi^ im ' , ''X'X /' 1 .V`^v '/f. Polyvinyl chloride as a resin is more or less inert as measured by oral LD50. Its main hazards, if any, would be.associated with unreacted vinyl chloride monomer (generally extremely|inftall amounts) and other additives in the plastic. Pneumoconiosis has; been described from inhalation of the dust which should be avoided. .- CombMlio^products of Polyvinyl Chloride may result in an asthma syndrome. ,:,fcheck OSHA VCM Regulation 29 CFR, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part, 1910 Si*'1 PROBABLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: InhalationlTof dust) EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES n'-i ' - INGESTION: Practically inert INHALATION: Remove victim to fresbTalr.- Get medical attention if necessary. EYE CONTACT: SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water. Do.not rub. foreign body is suspected. N/A . :r See physician if residual SECTION VII - TOXICITY DATA ORAL: N/A DERMAL: N/A INHALATION: Mouse LCS0 - 140 mg/m3/10M CARCINOGENICITY: *v '*&' This material contains vinyl chlorid^which is a cancer-suspect agent. OTHER PERTINENT DATA: N/A >*" u: GOC 00431- '00 ". V '"h'-v 4ty, ' ' V PVC 1095 SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE GLOVES: N/A EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses (for dust) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Any MSHA-approved dust respirator OTHER: N/A VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: As required for general work areas. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): N/A SPECIAL: N/A OTHER: N/A SECTION IX - SPILL. LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Vacuum, sweep, or shovel up. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Landfill, high temperature modern incineration under controlled conditions due to formation of HC1. CLEAN WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS: N/A RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) REQUIREMENTS )|/A '*-^t . t Page 4 f 6 GGC 004317 PVC 1095 SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION FDA: Approved for use in film wrap under prior sanction provided that FDA-specified quality assurance tests are met. (See ASTM Standards 1243-66 and 3030-72.) Also approved for use In cellophane (177.1200). Regulated under 21 CFS 176.180 for safe use as component of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding any food of the type identified in 176.170(c), table 1, under type VIII. Also listed under 175.105 as a substance for use as component of adhesives. Regulated under 175.300(3)(xv) and 175.320(b)(3) - Resinous and polymeric coatings for food-contact surfaces, and for polyolefin films, respectively. USDA: USDA self-certification (9 CFR 317.20); is approved. CPSC: Not listed in Hazardous Substances Labeling Guides. TSCA: CAS #9002-86-2 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Polyvinyl chloride HAZARD CLASS: N/A LABEL REQUIRED: N/A IDENTIFICATION NO.: N/A OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: N/A OSHA: PVC may contain a very low level of VCM. Therefore, under normal working conditions with adequate ventilation, OSHA*s PEL (1 ppm) should not be exceeded. The workplace should be monitored, and if the level exceeds the PEL, refer to 29 CFR 1910.1017. In addition, containers of PVC shall be legibly labeled: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINS VINYL CHLORIDE VINYL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT Page 5 of 6 VV""-'W. \ GGC 004313 Georgia Gulf Georgia Gulf Corporation Post Office Bo-i 105197 Atlanta, Georgia 30348 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name PVC 1095 SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME AMD SYNONYMS: Polyvinyl chloride resin, PVC resin, Chloroethylene polymer, Chloroethylene homopolymer, PVC 1095. CAS NAME AMD NO.: Polyvinyl chloride [9002-86-2] CHEMICAL FAMILY; Vinyl resin CHEMICAL FORMULA: <C2H3C1)X MANUFACTURES*S NAME AND ADDRESS: Georgia Gulf Chemical Division P.O. Box 629 Plaquemlne, LA 70765-0629 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: (504) 687-6321 or (800) 424-9300 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT % (WT OR VOL) ACGIH TWA (UNITS) ACGIH STEL (UNITS) OSHA PEL (UNITS) Vinyl Chloride .001 5 ppm ----- - 1 ppm PVC Dust should not exceed 15 mg/m^ average per 8 hour day (29 CFR 1919.1000) SECTION III - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR: white powder, odorless MOLECULAR WEIGHT: ca 94,000 weight average BOILING POINT (DEGREES FAHREMHEIT): M/A MELTING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A VAPOR PRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY); 0.1 Page 1 f 6 GGCG04319 V. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER 1): 1-39 VAPOR PEWSTTY (AIR 1): N/A PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT): 0 pH! Solid-N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER; None EVAPORATION BATE (BUTYL ACETATE 1): None PVC 1095 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: 500* F (COC) FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or water FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): LOWER UPPER N/A N/A SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: Wear gaa mask approved for acid vapors. UNUSUAL FIRE AMP EXPLOSION HAZARDS: PVC will not continue to burn after ignition without an external fire source. Burning liberates HC1 gas. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: UNSTABLE _______ STABLE I_ CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperature above 300s F - will decos^ose raw resin and liberate HC1. IMCOHPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): N/A HA7-ABnons DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Low release of HC1 when heated above 300 F. Page 2 f 6 /( Georgia GulfJ Georgia Gulf Corporation Post Office Box 105 /97 Atlanta, Georgia 30348 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name PVC 1095 HAZARDOUS POLYMER!ZATTQM: WILL OCCUR _______ WILL MOT OCCUR ____% COMDITIONS TO AVOID: M/A SECTIOM VI - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION EFFECTS OP OVEREXPOSURE: Polyvinyl chloride as a resin is more or less inert as measured by oral LD50. Its main hazards, if any, would be associated with unreaeted vinyl chloride monomer (generally extremely small amounts) and other additives in the plastic. Pneumoconiosis has been described from inhalation of the dust which should be avoided. Combustion products of Polyvinyl Chloride may result in an asthma syndrome. Check OSHA VCM Regulation 29 CFR, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910. PROBABLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation (of dust) EMERGENCY AMD FIRST AID PROCEDURES INGESTION: Practically inert. INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water. Do not rub. See physician if residual foreign body is suspected. SKIM CONTACT: N/A SECTIOM VII - TOXICITY DATA ORAL: N/A DERMAL: N/A INHALATION: Mouse LCjq - 140 mg/m3/10M CABrTMnftEMICITY: This material contains vinyl chloride which is a cancer-suspect agent. OTHER PERTINENT DATA: N/A Page 3 of 6 GGC 004321 PVC 1095 SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE CLOVES: N/A EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses (for dust) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Any MSHA-approved dust respirator OTHER: N/A VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: As required for general work areas. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): N/A SPECIAL: N/A OTHER: N/A SECTION II - SPILL. LEAR. AMD DISPOSAL PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IM CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Vacuum, sweep, or sbovel up. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Landfill, high temperature modern incineration under controlled conditions due to formation of HCl. CLEAN WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS: N/A RESOURCE CONSERVATION AMD RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) REQUIREMENTS: N/A . -4T* ( Georgia Gulf --- - Georgia Gulf Corporation Post Office Box 105197 Atlanta, Georgia 30348 } MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name PVC 1095 SECTION I - REGULATORY INFORMATION FDA: Approved for use in film wrap under prior sanction provided that FDA-specified quality assurance tests are met. (See ASTM Standards 1243-66 and 3030-72.) Also approved for use in cellophane (177.1200). Regulated under 21 CFR 176.180 for safe use as component of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding any food of the type identified in 5176.170(c), table 1, under type VIII. Also listed under 5175.105 as a substance for use as component of adhesives. Regulated under 5175.300(3)(xv) and 5175.320(b)(3) - Resinous and polymeric coatings for food-contact surfaces, and for polyolefin films, respectively. USDA: USDA self-certification (9 CFR 317.20); is approved. CPSC: Not listed in Hazardous Substances Labeling Guides. TSCA: CAS #9002-86-2 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Polyvinyl chloride HAZARD CLASS: N/A LABEL REQUIRED: N/A IDENTIFICATION NO.: N/A OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: N/A OSHA: PVC may contain a very low level of VCM. Therefore, under normal working conditions with adequate ventilation, OSHA's PEL (1 ppm) should not be exceeded. The workplace should be monitored, and if the level exceeds the PEL, refer to 29 CFR 1910.1017. In addition, containers of PVC shall be legibly labeled: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINS VINYL CHLORIDE VINYL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT Page 5 f 6 GGC 004323 PVC 1095 fw- SECTION XI - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AMD COMMENTS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IM HANDLING AMD STORING: Store in dry area below 100* F. OTHER PRECAUTIOMS: N/A RBGISTRATIOM/CERTIFICATIOM; M/A EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/85 SUPERSEDES: 5/10/85 PREPARER: 6.J.Koch PHONE NUMBER: (404) 395-4585 IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. GEORGIA GULF MAKES NO"VARRANTY OF AMY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AND DATA HEREIN. Georgia Gulf will not be liable for .claims relating to any party's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading. Page 6 of 6 GGC 004324 PVC 1095 PRODUCT NAME AND SYNONYMS: PVC 1095, Polyvinyl chloride resin, PVC resin, Chloroethylene polymer, Choroethene homopolymer. CAS NAME AND WO.: Polyvinyl chloride [9002-86-2] CHEMICAL FAMILY: Vinyl resin CHEMICAL FORMULA: (02^01), MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Georgia Gulf Corporation Chemical Division P.O. Box 629 Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: (504) 687-6321 or (800) 424--9300 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT I, (WT OR VOL) Vinyl Chloride .001 ACGIH TWA (UNITS) 5 ppm ACGIH STEL (UNITS) ---- OSHA PEL (UNITS) 1 ppm SECTION III - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR: white powder, odorless MOLECULAR WEIGHT: ca 94,000 weight average BOILING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A MELTING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A GGC 0u- j4. i--- Page 1 of 6 VAPOR PRESSURE (KM. OF MERCURY): 0.1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.39 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR - 1): 1.406 PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT): 0 pH: - - SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): None ) PVC 1095 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: 500*F (COC) FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or water FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME!: LOWER UPPER SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: Wear gas mask approved for acid vapors. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HA7.ARDfi; N/A N/A PVC will not continue to burn after ignition without an external fire source. Burning liberates HC1. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: UNSTABLE ______ CONDITIONS TO AVOID: STABLE X Temperature above 300*F - will decompose raw resin and liberate HC1. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): N/A Page 2 of 6 GUC 004326 PVC 1095 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Slow release of HC1 when heated above 300 degrees F' HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL OCCUR ______ WILL NOT OCCUR ___ X CONDITIONS TO AVOID: --------- SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Polyvinyl chloride as a resin is more or less inert as measured by oral LD50. Its main hazards, if any, would be associated with unreacted vinyl chloride monomer (generally extremely small amounts) and other additives in the plastic. Pneumoconiosis has been described from inhalation of the dust which should be avoided. Combustion products of Polyvinyl Chloride may result in an asthma syndrome. Chech OSHA VCH Regulation 29 CFR, Title 29, Chapter XVII. Part 1910 PROBABLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation (of dust) EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES INGESTION: Practically inert. INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water. Do not rub. See physician if residual foreign body is suspected. SKIN CONTACT: N/A SECTION VII - TOXICITY DATA ORAL: --------DERMAL: --------INHALATION: House LC50 - 140 mg/m3/10M CARCINOGENICITY: This material contains vinyl chloride which is a cancer-suspect agent. Pag 3 of 6 GGL 00*4-' 0 OTHER PERTINENT DATA: --------- PVC 1095 SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE GLOVES: N/A EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses (for dust) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Any MSHA-approved dust respirator OTHER: N/A VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: As required for general work areas. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): N/A SPECIAL: N/A OTHER: N/A SECTION IX - SPILL. LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPTT.T.RD: Vacuum, sweep, or shovel up. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Landfill, high temperature modern incineration under controlled conditions due to formation of HC1. CLEAN WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS: N/A RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) REQUIREMENTS: N/A Page 4 of 6 GGC 004328 FDA: USDA: CPSC: PVC 1095 SECTION I - REGULATORY INFORMATION Approved for use in film wrap under prior sanction provided that FDA-specified quality assurance tests are met. (See ASTM Standards 1243-66 and 3030.72.) Also approved for use in cellophane (177.1200). Regulated under 21 CFR 176.180 for safe use as a component of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding any food of the type identified in 5176.170(c), table 1, under type VIII. Also listed under 5175.105 as a substance for use as component of adhesives. Regulated under 5175.300(3)(xv) and 5175.320(b)(3) - Resinous and polymeric coatings for food-contact surfaces, and for polyolefin films, respectively. USDA self-certification (9 CFR 317.20); is FDA approved. Not listed in Hazardous Substances Labeling Guides. CAS #902-86-2 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Polyvinyl chloride HAZARD CLASS: N/A LABEL REQUIRED: N/A IDENTIFICATION NO.: N/A OTHER PERTINENT INFORHATION: N/A OSHA: PVC 1095 may contain a very low level of VCH. Therefore, under normal working conditions with adequate ventilation, OSHA's PEL (1 ppm) should not be exceeded. The workplace should be monitored, and if the level exceeds the PEL, refer to 29 CFR 1910.1017. In addition, containers of PVC shall be legibly labeled: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINS VINYL CHLORIDE VINYL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT Page 5 of 6 GGC 004329 \ PVC 1095 SECTION XI - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store in dry area below 100*F. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: N/A REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: --------- EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/2A/85 SUPERSEDES: Original issue. PREPARER G.J.Koch PHONE NUMBER: (404) 395-4585 IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. GEORGIA GULF HAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AND DATA HEREIN. Georgia Gulf will not be liable for claims relating to any party's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading. Page 6 of 6 GGC 004330 PVC 1095 SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME AND SYNONYMS: Polyvinyl chloride resin, PVC resin, Chloroethylene polymer, Chloroethylene homopolymer, PVC 1095. CAS NAME AND NO.: Chloroethylene, homopolymer [9002-86-2] CHEMICAL FAMILY: Vinyl resin CHEMICAL FORMULA: (C2H3C1)X MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Georgia Gulf Chemical Division P.O. Box 629 Plaquemine, LA 70765-0629 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: (504) 687-6321 or (800) 424-9300 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPONENT % (WT OR VOL) ACGIH TWA (UNITS) ACGIH STEL (UNITS) 0SHA PEL (UNITS) Vinyl Chloride less than 0.001 5 ppm N/A 1 ppm PVC Dust should not exceed 15 mg/m3 average per 8 hour day (29 CFR 1919.1000) SECTION III - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White powder, odorless MOLECULAR WEIGHT: ca 94,000 weight average BOILING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT): N/A MELTING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT); N/A VAPOR PRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY): 0.1 Page 1 of 6 GGC 004331 I SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.39 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR ~ 1): N/A PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT); 0 pH: Solid-N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None EVAPORATION RAlfa (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): None PVC 1095 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: 500* F (COC) FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or water FLAMMABLE LIMITS (PERCENT BY VOLUME): LOWER UPPER N/A N/A SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: Wear gas mask approved for acid vapors. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: PVC will not continue to burn after ignition without an external fire source. Burning liberates HCl gas. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: UNSTABLE ______ STABLE X CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperature above 300* F - will decompose raw resin and liberate HCl. INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): N/A HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Low release of HCl when heated above 300* F. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL OCCUR ______ WILL NOT OCCUR X CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A Page 2 of 6 UGC 004 PVC 1095 SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Polyvinyl chloride as a resin is more or less inert as measured by oral LD50. Its main hazards, if any, would be associated with unreacted vinyl chloride monomer (generally extremely small amounts) and other additives in the plastic. Pneumoconiosis has been described from inhalation of the dust which should be avoided. Combustion products of Polyvinyl Chloride may result in an asthma syndrome. Check OSHA VCH Regulation 29 CFR, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910. PROBABLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation (of dust) EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES INGESTION: Practically inert. INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water. Do not rub. See physician if residual foreign body is suspected. SKIN CONTACT: N/A SECTION VII - TOXICITY DATA ORAL: N/A DERMAL: N/A INHALATION: Mouse LC50 ~ 140 mg/m3/10M CARCINOGENICITY: This material contains vinyl chloride which is a cancer-suspect agent. OTHER PERTINENT DATA: N/A SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE GLOVES: N/A Page 3 of 6 GGC 004333 t PVC 1095 BYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses (for dust) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Any MSHA-approved dust respirator OTHER: N/A VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: As required for general work areas. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): N/A SPECIAL: N/A OTHER: N/A SECTION IX - SPILL. LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Vacuum, sweep, or shovel up. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Landfill, high temperature modern incineration under controlled conditions due to formation of HC1. CLEAN WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS: N/A RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) REQUIREMENTS: N/A PDA: SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION Approved for use in film wrap under prior sanction provided that FDA-specified quality assurance tests are met. (See ASTM Standards 1243-66 and 3030-72.) Also approved for use in cellophane (177.1200). Regulated under 21 CFR 176.180 for safe use as component of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of pap r and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding any food of the type identified in 176.170(c), table 1, under type VIII. Also listed under 175.105 as a substance for use as component of adhesives. Regulated under 175.300(3)(xv) and 175.320(b)(3) - Resinous and polymeric coatings for food-contact surfaces, and for polyolefin films, respectively. Page 4 of 6 GGC 004334 PVC 1095 USDA: CPSC: TSCA: USDA self-certification (9 CFR 317.20); is approved Not listed in Hazardous Substances Labeling Guides. CAS #9002-86-2 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Polyvinyl chloride HAZARD CLASS: N/A LABEL REQUIRED: N/A IDENTIFICATION NO.: N/A OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION: N/A OSHA: PVC may contain a very low level of VCM. Therefore, under normal working conditions with adequate ventilation, OSHA's PEL (1 ppm) should not be exceeded. The workplace should be monitored, and if the level exceeds the PEL, refer to 29 CFR 1910.1017. In addition, containers of PVC shall be legibly labeled: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINS VINYL CHLORIDE VINYL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT SECTION ZI - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING; Store in dry area below 100*/F. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: N/A REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE; 5/24/85 PREPARER: G.J.Koch SUPERSEDES: 5/10/85 PHONE NUMBER: (404) 395-4585 IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for Page 5 of 6 PVC 1095 your consideration, investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. GEORGIA-GULF MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AND DATA HEREIN. Georgia-Gulf will not be liable for claims relating to any party's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading. This information relates to the material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. MAJOR SOURCES USED FOR MSDS PREPARATION 1) "The Condensed Chemical Dictionary," Tenth Edition, 1981 2) "Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances in the Work Environment Adopted by ACGIH for 1985-86," American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 3) "OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) OSHA 2206," Revised March 11, 1983, U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 4) "Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards," Prepared for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, January 1981, U. S. Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service 5) "NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards," September 1978, U. s. Department of Health & Human Services 6) "Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances," 1983 Supplement to the 1981-82 Edition, U. S. Department of Health & Human Services, Public Health Service, NIOSH Page 6 of 6 G6C 004536