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TO: Distribution 'T - FROM: DATE: Interoffice SUBJ: Communication T. G. Grumbles October 12, 1987 PVC MSDS We are in the process of revising our PVC resin, dryblend and compound MSDS. Please review this sheet and return it with your comments to me by November 2. The changes are predominately ,in Section 2 and Section 5. Blane and Premiere compound sheets have already been issued. are similar to this one. They T. G. Grumbles an o .209 Attachment Distribution: Steve McQuire Keith Fogg Dick Frohreich Jack Drumwright c vvv 000015015 MATERIAL SAFETY SHEET Vista Chemical Company P.O. Box 19029 Houston, Texas flKTfFTYFf^ MANUFACTURING SITE ADDRESS TRADE NAME SYNONYMS y j tfl j w 1' 'J Vista Chemical Company P.O. Box 91, Hwy. 25, Aberdeen, MS 39730 Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC Compound Vinyl Polymers CAS NUMBER(S) Mixture - available upon request. TELEPHONE NO. 601/369-8111 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. 318/494-5142 FWTOTTiFT! t Compounded PVC is an inert material in its normal usage. All the components listed below are encapsulated in the PVC matrix. See Section 5 for hazard information. Typical compositions are listed below. #Polyvinyl chloride polymer Tt Fillers 45-80% 0-40% CAC03, talc, carbon black, Ti02, clay. .t Stabilizer 3-10% Organometallic compounds of tin, lead, barium-cadmium, or calcium zinc. Plasticizer 0-50% High molecular weight esters. Colorant 0-5% Organic and inorganic colorants (can contain lead, chromium, cadmium and mercury Flame Retardant 0-15% Antimony, Trioxide, Aluminum Trihydrate, PVC Compound may contain less than or equal to 1.0 ppm residual vinyl chloride monomer. iHF BOILING POINT (F) Solid SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1) 1.15 - 1.6 VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) Solid MELTING POINT Varies SOLUBILITY IN WATER Solid VAPOR DENSITY Solid APPEARANCE AND ODOR rami FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) Pellets of varying size, hardness, and color. v"'. V-Al TW 1m* |/-V Jk.**- Not applicable AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE WKNHUI Not applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL. LOWER N/A UPPER N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, C02, dry chemical. VVV 0000150X6 , 'ECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD When fighting fires in confined spaces, self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn. KVC evolves hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases when burned. Exposure to combustion products may be fatal and should be avoided. FIRST AID EYES: Flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. SKIN: Flush with water to remove material from skin. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. INGESTION: Seek medical aid. NATURE OF HAZARD Handling of PVC Compound may result in the generation of dust The dust Is non-toxic and classed as a nuisance dust Exposure to the dust may cause physical irritation of contacted areas. Under burning condition, HCL gas will be produced. HCL gas is irritating to the upper respiratory tract Exposure to high concentrations of HCL gas may be fatal. PVC Compound may contain trace amounts of vinyl chloride monomer. Under normal processing conditions, significant exposure to VCM should not occur. Other processing vapors may produce irritation or acute health effects in some Individuals. EXPOSURE LIMITS NUISANCE DUST: OSHA PEL of 15 mg/m3 TWA* for 8 hours. ACGIH TLV of ID mg/m3 TWA for B hours * TWA = Time Weighted Average TOXICITY DATA SKIN CONTACT: A review of the pertinent literature did not reveal specific information for PVC. EYE CONTACT: A review of the pertinent literature did not reveal specific information for PVC. INHALATION: Rodents exposed by the dietary or inhalation route for 6 to 24 months have shown no significant toxicological effects. INGESTION: See above. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AVOID INHALATION OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS. VVV 000015017 1. REACTIVITY CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY: Not applicable. INCOMPATIBILITY: Not applicable. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride and other toxic fumes generated with combustion. CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not applicable. Material should be picked up mechanically. This material can be sent to a sanitary landfill for disposal. 8. SPECIAL PUCfiCfION INFORMATION VENTILATION RECOMMENDATIONS General ventilation for thermal processing and nuisance dust control. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - RESPIRATORY: If dust is produced during handling, an approved air-purifying respirator should be used. EYE: Chemical goggles. yyy Q0GO15018 I GLOVES: Necessary when handling hot or molten compound. OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: As necessary when handling hot or molten compound. IPPING INFORMATION Non-hazardous for transportation purposes. VISTA TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Gaylords and 50 lb. bags in vans. Polylined steel tank cars or trucks and 1,000 lb. STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE: slow degradation. Temperatures about 150F may cause HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS Stainless or Polylined are suitable. THE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH VISTA BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. VISTA'S PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR SALE TO INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. VISTA REQUESTS THAT CUSTOMERS INSPECT AND TEST OUR PRODUCTS BEFORE USE AND SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO CONTENTS AND SUITABILITY. VISTA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY (INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY) OR REPRESENTATION (INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT LIABILITY) BY VISTA WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY Sr *MFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO VISTA. a Date of Preparation: Sept. 1987 ABD/01/ENV6 VVV 000015019