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c Issue Date: January, 1980 c Bulletin G-62 Second Edition Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds ------------ c-------- <------------------- ---------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS BULLETIN The data in this bulletin is applicable to all Geon vinyl resins -- general purpose type, Super EP type, dispersion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- and to all grades of rigid, flexible and Geon cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not applicable to Geon latexes nor to Geon CPVC materials. The data in this bulletin is limited to the safe hand ling and use of the PVC polymer itself and to PVC based compounds we manufacture. It does not in clude information on the suitability of PVC for any particular application nor discuss any precautions that may be necessary during product use in service. The format used to report material safety data infor mation is essentially similar to the U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA 20 modified to facilitate de scription of our materials. USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES A bulletin such as this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. In addition, the. conditions under which our products are processed and used are beyond our control. The products de scribed herein can be hazardous if not processed properly. As the user of Geon; vinyls has the respon sibility to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an individual operation should be examined to deter mine if or where precautions, in addition to those de scribed herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be pass ed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. BFGoodrich must rely on the user of Geon vinyls to utilize the information we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee instructural programs for the individual operation. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and ex pressly disclaim any liability for any use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or sugges tions are made without any warranty, express or im plied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. GENERAL INFORMATION This bulletin has been prepared to provide guide lines and appropriate precautions to assist our cus tomers in the safe handling and use of Geon vinyl resins and compounds. BFGoodrich recommends that, before use, safety personnel and employees handling Geon vinyls read and understand the in formation and precautions presented herein. During processing or post-processing operations in volving heat sufficient to cause mass melting, the sum total of the compounding ingredients present may emit vapors and odors irritating to the respira tory tract, eyes and skin. BFGoodrich recommends that Geon vinyls always be used under well-venti lated conditions to avoid significant employee ex posure. 'SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone Number (216) 524-0200 Trademark Geon Vinyls Chemical Name Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC Formula (CHj CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following exceptions): Geon 135.130x24: Copolymer ot vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate Geon 130x17: Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC resins contain small but detectable amounts of re sidual vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), a cancer-suspect agent. Extensive product and process improvements have resulted in the reduction of residual vinyl chloride monomer to a very low level in prime grades of major Geon'1 vinyl resins (See Table 1 and read Section V). Other ingredients, such as stabilizers, lubricants, plas ticizers, and pigments are added with resin to manufac ture PVC compounds. The sum total of all ingredients will emit vapors during processing. All possible health effects of these vapors are not known and individual sensitivities will vary. Exposure may produce acute health effects in some sensitive individuals. The ef fects relate primarily to eye, nose, and throat irritation. Efficient ventilation should be provided (read Section VIII) to prevent significant employee exposur BFGoodrich recommends that these materials be us under well-ventilated conditions to avoid breathing these vapors. 20762002 BFG06263 Solvents No organic solvents are used in the manufacture of Geon vinyl resins. Organic solvents may be used in the manufacture of stabilizers and other ingredients, and therefore, be detectable in small amounts in PVC compound. Carcinogenic Chemicals See Table ill. Heavy Metals A) Resin: No lead, mercury, other heavy metals or heavy metal compounds are used in the manufac ture of Geon vinyl resins. These materials are ubiq uitous and trace quantities may be found in the environment. 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 and metallic salts such as basic lead carbonate and basic lead sulfate. Plasticizer Geon vinyl flexible (plasticized) compounds will con tain polymeric, monomeric or mixed ester plasticizer in amounts generally between 20%-50%. These materials are volatile when heated, and will contribute to the sum total of the vapors released during processing. Pigments Geon vinyl compounds may contain commonly avail able pigments based on lead, iron oxide, carbon black, chromium, ultramarines, titanium dioxide, mercadmiums, phthalocyanines, molybdates, quinacridones and other organic or inorganic materials. In cube com pound, these pigments are typically bound-up in our manufacturing process and are not expected to create any hazard in handling or processing. In powder com pounds, because of potential dusty conditions, zespiratory protection may be required. If conditions exist where dust is possible, the employee should be provided with a suitable NIOSH approved respiratory protection device. (See Section VIII. See Table III). SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (H,0 = 1.0). Resin: 1.40. Compound: See Product Data Sheet. Solubility in Water -- Slight. Particle Size. Resin: See Table II Compound: Cubes measuring approximately 3/16-inch per side; or powder. Particle size of powder compound varies due to compounding ingredients. Appearance and Odor Resin: White powder, practically odorless or bland odor. Compound: Pigmented or unpigmented cubical gran ules or powder, slight odor. BFG06264 SECTION IV | FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Extinguishing Media Water is most effective. ABC dry powder and protein type air foams are also effective. Geon vinyls would be considered "ordinary combustibles" (NFPA defined Class A). Carbon dioxide is not generally recommend ed for use on Class A fires as a lack of cooling capacity may result in reignition. Special Fire Fighting Procedure Self-contained breathing apparatus should be used for fires in which PVC becomes involved. Personnel not having suitable respiratory protection should leave the area to prevent significant exposure to toxic combus tion gases. Decomposition Products A) When forced to burn, PVC combustion products will - mainly be carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydro gen chloride and smoke. Other gases, including aromatics and aliphatics, are present in small amounts. Geon 135 and 130x24 will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. Inhalation of, or overexposure to, PVC combustion products and primarily hydrogen chloride will cause irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. De' pending on the severity of exposure, physiological response to inhalation will be coughing, pain, in flammation, edema, and desquamation in the upper respiratory tract. When burned, PVC will have a detectable pungent odor. The combustion products of PVC, like those from most other natural and synthetic materials, must be considered toxic. Like most conventional materials including wood, paper and cotton, the major hazard is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide acts as an asphyxiant while hydrogen chloride is highly irritating. B) Under abnormal processing conditions (including equipment malfunctions or plug-up) decomposition of PVC compound may occur in an extruder, injec tion molding machine, or other processing equip ment, resulting in a characteristic whitish smoke which will contain hydrogen chloride and vapors from metallic stabilizers and other ingredients. In halation will result in irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin resulting in coughing, pain, and inflammation. Employees involved in removing de composing materials should be provided with suitable air supplied respirators. Decomposing compound should be removed to a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, and thoroughly soaked with water. Stand safely back while dousing since water contacting the hot decomposing compound may result in an explosion-like burst of steam. Refer to Cumulative Supplement June 1977, NIOSH Certified Equipment, NIOSH #77-195, for a listing of 20702003 r NJOSH approved respirators. It cm be obtained, no charge, from Publications Dissemination, DTS NIOSH 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 CJ During typical break-down and clean-up of equip ment after processing, PVC compound may be held at processing temperature for a short period. While this should not result in significant decomposition, it should be understood that the combined vapors from all ingredients will be present. PVC compound cannot be held static in processing equipment under high heat or at processing temperature for ex tended periods of time. Decomposition will occur. During equipment clean-up operations, avoid in halation of fumes. Local exhaust ventilation should be provided to prevent significant employee exposure. D) Post-processing operations at your workplace or at your customer's workplace involving heat sufficient to result in polymer breakdown emitting smoke and fumes should always be conducted in a manner to avoid inhalation of fumes. Local exhaust ventilation should be provided to prevent significant employee exposure. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards The potential dust explosion hazard of PVC has been evaluated by BFGoodrich using the Hartmann Vertical Tube Apparatus developed by the Bureau of Mines. In this test resin is fluidized in a vertical tube using a stream of air. Ignition is accomplished using a high voltage alternating current spark applied across brass terminals. Research has also been reported by the Na tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA) based on equations using data from a battery of tests. PVC Resin: - Geon vinyl resins representing fine par ticle size (28 Microns: Geon 121), medium particle size (75 Microns: Geon 140x31) and large particle size (130 Microns: Geon 103EPF76) neither ig nited nor exploded in a test range of 0.1 2.0 gm/liter concentration using stand ard conditions of test. Fluidization be comes difficult at and above the 2.0 gm/liter level making it impractical to test at greater volumes. -The NFPA (Fire Protection Handbook, 14th Edition, pg. 3-112) shows "fine" par ticle Size homopolymer PVC resin to have a low order of risk: Explosibility Index 0.1 (Weak) fgnition Sensitivity 0.1 (Weak) Explosion Severity <0.1 (Weak) -These data indicate that typical homo polymer PVC resin has a very low order of explosion risk. As a precaution, it is prudent to employ standard safety measures used in handling finely divided organic powders. BFG06265 r PVC - Cw^wompound, because of large parCompound: tide size, does not represent an explo sion hazard. - Powder Compound, because of fine par ticle size fillers and additives or liquids added to the PVC resin, may have in creased dust explosion potential. Be cause of the wide variety of possible ingredient combinations, operations us ing .plasticized or unplasticized powder compounds should be evaluated as the individual situation exists. - The NFPA Fire Protection Handbook (14th Ed., pg. 3-112) reports the following for a PVC (67%)/DOP (33%) mixture: Explosibility Index 2.9 (Strong) Ignition Sensitivity 3.6 (Strong) Explosion Severity 0.8 (Moderate) - Implement precautions to control or eliminate likely sources of ignition, such as static build-up. Maintain good house keeping, notably, ventilation, to prevent accumulation of potentially explosive dust concentrations. Properly maintain and operate dust control devices. Ignition Characteristics <ASTM D-1929) PVC resin has a flash-ignition temperature of about 391*C (735*F) and a self-ignition temperature of about 454*C (850*F). Because PVC polymer contains chlorine in the molecule, these materials are difficult to ignite and burn slowly. Like all organic materials, PVC is com bustible and can be forced to burn by continuous appli cation of intense heat. Like all combustible materials, protect from open flame and maintain proper clearance when using portable heat devices, etc. Safely store flammable liquids away from PVC. Flash Ignition Temperature: The lowest initial tem perature of air passing around the specimen at which sufficient combustible gas is evolved to be ig nited by a small external pilot flame. Self-Ignition Temperature: The lowest initial temper ature of air passing around the specimen at which, in the absence of an ignition source, ignition occurs of itself, as indicated by an explosion, flame or sus tained glow. SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value None established. Effects of Overexposure Processing vapors may produce acute health ef fects in some individuals. The effects relate primari ly to eye, nose and throat irritation. Individuals with bronchial asthma and other types of chronic obstructive respiratory disease may develop bronchspasm if exposure is prolonged. 20762004 Emergency and First Aid PrA. -dures If irritation persists, remove affected individual from the area. Call a physician. Provide protection before re-entry. If overexposure occurs, leave the area. Skin Sensitization Human patch tests conducted with numerous Geon* vinyl resins indicates these materials have a iow order of toxicity and do not cause skin sen sitization. Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) By a process called polymerization, vinyl chloride monomer, which is a gas at ordinary temperature and pressure, is converted into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, which is a white powder. A small number of workers exposed for many years to large amounts of VCM gas developed a rare cancer of the liver called angiosarcoma. All confirmed VCM related cases have been among workers in plants that either manufacture VCM or convert VCM into PVC. OSHA has implemented regulations which also apply to PVC because small amounts of residual VCM remain in resins or compounds and potentially may be released into the workplace at mosphere during storage or processing. VCM Monitoring Requirements Current OSHA regulations require all facilities where PVC is processed (including blends of. PVC with other polymers) or fabricated (with heat suffi cient to cause mass melting') shall be monitored to determine concentrations of ambient VCM in the workplace atmosphere. These regulations require that no employee may be exposed to VCM concen trations greater than 1.0 ppm (part per million by volume) averaged over any eight hour period or 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 minutes. The action level is 0.5 ppm averaged over any eight hour work day. Monitoring may be discontinued for any employee only when at least two consecutive determinations, made not less than five working days apart, show exposures for that employee at or below the action level. REFER TO OSHA REGULATIONS (IN CLUDING 1910.1017) FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Since small quantities of VCM do remain in PVC resin, we recommend that periodic monitoring pro grams be conducted. If you choose to have monitor ing conducted by an independent laboratory, we suggest that the laboratory be one accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. `"Mass melting" occurs when the entire structure is heated so that the physical integrity and form of the input material is lost. Places where VCM May Concentrate With the low level of residual VCM in today's resins and by following the guidelines provided in this bulletin, it is highly unlikely under normal cir cumstances that anyone engaged in handling or processing Geona vinyls will be exposed to ambient VCM concentrations above the OSHA "action level." BFG06266 There are, nk.ever, conditions under which VCM may accumulate to measurable amounts in the workplace atmosphere. Since VCM is volatile, it is released from the resin gradually in storage and more rapidly under heat and further processing. Open, handle, and use PVC resin and compound under well-ventilated conditions to avoid significant employee exposure. Areas where VCM might concentrate are: 1) Closed 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 suitable respiratory protection prior to exposure of personnel (See OSHA 1910.1017). 2) Storage areas for bagged or boxed PVC and places where incoming resins and compounds are unload ed, where packages are first opened, and where material is first melted. Provide 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. Low VCM Content of Geon5 Vinyls BFGoodrich has implemented continuing technical efforts to reduce the level of VCM in the work atmosphere, the environment, and in PVC resin. Ex tensive product and process improvements have resulted in General Purpose, EP-type, Dispersion and Mass Polymerized Blending resins with ex tremely low levels of residual VCM. Residual VCM in major types of Geons vinyl resins are presented in Table 1. Studies in PVC processing and fabricating plants have shown exposures to be below the "action level." With current resins, in combination with ven tilation and work practice programs, it should be possible for a typical processing plant not to have to regulate the area. Compliance with OSHA regula tions require that a program of initial monitoring be implemented (See OSHA 1910.1017). BFGoodrich recommends that periodic monitoring be con ducted thereafter. Progress has also been made in reducing residual VCM in suspension grade blending and paste resins. Because of the unique characteristics of blending and paste resins, there is greater technical difficulty in stripping residual VCM without damag ing the polymer. Residual VCM in suspension grade blending and paste resins may result in detectable quantities of ambient VCM above the action level ir .storage and processing areas of the resin user's plant. The user should monitor personne periodically and implement ventilation and wori practice programs to prevent significant employe* exposure and to comply with OSHA regulatio: 1910.1017. 20762005 SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA Stability -- Stable. Decomposition Products -- See Section IV. Hazardous Polymerization -- Will Not Occur. Incompatibility Avoid contact of PVC resin or compound with acetal or acetal copolymers and with amine containing mate rials during processing. At processing conditions these materials are mutually destructive and involve rapid degradation of the products. Thoroughly purge and mechanically clean processing equipment to avoid even trace quantities of these materials from coming in contact with each other. Prevent cross contamination of feedstocks. SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled PVC materials may be swept, shoveled, or vacuumed into containers for reuse or disposal. If conditions oc cur where dust is possible, employees should be sup plied with NIOSH approved respiratory protective de vices. (See Section VIII). Waste Disposal Method Sanitary landfill or incineration in accordance with fed eral, state, or local regulations. If incineration is used, recognition should be made that corrosive hydrogen chloride is generated. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION 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. Ventilation should always be used to prevent routine inhalation of smoke, fumes or vapors from processing or other operations. Other operations to consider include regrind operations, thermoforming, heat sealing, soldering, and curing. We suggest that you obtain a copy of the NIOSH Rec ommended Industrial Ventilation Guidelines, GPO #017-033-00136-7. It can be obtained from Superintend ent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. There is a fee for this publica tion (S3.90 as of August, 1979). BFG06267 Respiratory Prated. jn -- Dust Operations involving possible exposure to airborne PVC particles should be evaluated as the individual situation exists. OSHA 1910.1000 states that if airborne concentrations of dust particles are found to exceed a total mass of 15 mg/m1, or 5 mg/m1 respirable particles, appropriate engineering controls or NIOSH approved respiratory protection is recommended. Refer to Cumulative Supplement, June, 1977, NIOSH Certified Equipment described in Section IV. Other Protection Information 1) PVC resin must be compounded with other ingre dients. If you purchase PVC resin, the other in gredients you select for compounding purposes may require special consideration, especially res piratory protection. You must determine to your own satisfaction that your techniques, processes and additives comply with applicable regulations. As we cannot be responsible for materials or operations outside of our direct control, we recommend you contact your additive supplier for necessary information regarding specific compounding ingre dients you select. 2) Safety glasses are recommended for all industrial workplaces. Special protective gloves and clothing are not required when handling Geom5 vinyl resins or compounds. Gloves should be worn when hand ling hot PVC. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 1) Vapors emitted during processing may condense on exhaust hoods, ductwork or other surfaces. Avoid skin contact with condensate during clean-up operations. Condensate may contain contaminants which may be toxic. Rubber gloves should be worn when cleaning condensate from exhaust hoods and other surfaces. 2) Observe good rules of personal industrial hygiene. Wash hands prior to eating. Do not store or consume food in processing areas. Do not use processing equipment to heat food. These precautions will help prevent ingestion of unknown contaminants. 3) The process of regrinding PVC scrap for re extrusion or waste disposal generally results in sub stantial heat. Cool regrind before placing it in con tainers. The excellent insulating quality of PVC will prevent heat in the center of a container from escap ing potentially resulting in slow thermal decomposi tion of the material. This may not only render the product unsatisfactory for further processing but also result in fumes and vapors from all ingredients being released into the workplace atmosphere which can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. 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Ohio 44131 216-524-0200 <r Sales Offices r K CLEVELAND AREA Suite 300 7550 Lvceme Dr. MIDDLEBURG HGTS., OH 44130 216-524-0200 ATLANTA AREA Suite 535 2700 Cumberland Parkway N.W. ATLANTA, GA 30339 404-434-7761 BOSTON AREA 385 Elliot Street NEWTON UPPER FALLS. MA 02164 617-332-2700 CHICAGO AREA 715 Oak Brook Executive Plaza 1301 West 22nd Street OAK BROOK. !L 60521 312- 654-4700 DETROIT AREA . Suite 207 30200 Telegraph Road BIRMINGHAM. Ml 48011 313- 357-3939 KANSAS CITY AREA 1000 Blue Ridge Tower 4240 Blue Ridge Boulevard KANSAS CITY. MO 64133 616-3536440 LOS ANGELES AREA Suite 970 Wilshire Centre 3055 Wilshire Boulevard LOS ANGELES. CA 90010 213386-7436 PHILADELPHIA AREA 200 Office Center 275 Commerce Drive FORT WASHINGTON. PA 19034 2156436805 CANAOA 409 Weber Street. West KITCHENER. ONT.. Canada 519-742-3641 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard CLEVELAND. OH 44131 Cable Address: GOODRICHCHEM The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties o( any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability lor particular applications or the results to be obtained therelrom. The infor mation is based on laboratory work with small-scale equipment and does not necessarily indicate end product perform ance. Because of variations in mernoos. conditions and equipment used commercially in processing these materials, no warranties or guarantees are made as to the suitability of tne products lor the applications disclosed. Full-scale testing and end product performance are the responsibility ol the user. BFGoodrich shall not be liable for and the customer assumes all risk and liability of any use or handling of any material beyond BFGoodrich's direct control. THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPUEO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Nothing contained herein is lo be considered as permission, recommendation, nor as an inducement to practice any patented invention without permission ol the patent Owner. 20762008 BFG06269 &0C' MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET GEON VINYL RESINS AND COMPOUNDS Jmtm 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 Trade Name Geon Chemical Name Poly(vinyl chloride), PVC Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Polymer Formula (CH2- CHC1) n Exceptions: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate: Geon 135, 130x24 Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer: Geon 130x17 Copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinylidene chloride: Geon 100x122 13 SECTION II - PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity - 1.0) Resin: Compound: 1.40 See Product Data Sheet Solubility in Water Slight Particle Size Resin: Compound: See Table I Not applica 20762009 BFG06270 The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical DMslon/6100 Ook Tree Btvd., Cleveland. Ohio Adi 31 1177 HMFGoodrich Chemical Division Tt>e tn!'ri*t*on contain^ rerp*n *s c*t*vec ic o* **<aoi Oui no reo'esantafion* guarantees. or warranties c`- any n ae maoe as tc . t *"" - in r*. nmaineo tn*reifc.m Not^.nc containeO he<pin s to Of tortsicereo as 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 -- 1,1 -- t. --4 Decomposition Products See Section VII Hazardous Polymerization Will not Occur SECTION IV - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Vehicle and Catalyst Not Applicable :olvents 1 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 52. 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 202 - 502. As these materials are volatile when heated, vapors can be released during processing. (See Sectior. V, Ventilation) NOTE: These materials are ubiquitous and trace quantities may be found in the environment. 3 BFG06271 O SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA eshold Limit Value 1 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. Extensiveproduct 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. Vinvl 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 'C processing and fabricating plants, there are conditions under which residual ..H 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. BFG06272 20762011 Respiratory Protection - Dust Operations involving possible exposure to airborne PVC particles should be /aluated as the individual situation exists. If airborne concentrations of part ies are found to exceed a total mass of 15 rag/m^ or if 5 mg/m^ of the total is respirable particles appropriate engineering controls or N10SH 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 ~>ecial consideration. We recommend you contact your additive supplier for necessary ^formation regarding specific compounding ingredients. SECTION VII - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Extinguishing Media Water Special Tire 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 wilLmainly 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. *0 c si O K Jr* BFG06273 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 32 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 Q 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 fiTe 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. 20762013 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. BFG06274 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 preutions are required. BFG06275 20762014