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A 9Cv * * g t Tenneco Polymers A Wmrco Cornoem ` sP/.llC, -21H'/O MATERIA!. SAFETY DATA (Apprw+a Py U.S- Dtpirimtnl ol hbw *t "iiitnifollf t/mi SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF PI liANk^4CTUAiK<S MAM( TENNECO POLYMERS, INC., RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ABBAtlf RIVER ROAD, P.0. BOX 129, FtEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 088; TMPC NAUt AMO SYNONYM* TENNECO PVC COPOLYMER DISPERSION RESIN 0565, 0665 (0 CMCMCAl NAM( ANO synonyms VINYLCHL0RI0E - VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER, VC/VAc C0P0L CNCUICAL RAUIV.Y MOUCVUIA ROAM CHL0R0HYDR0CAR80N COPOLYMER (CH2CHC1) NUMBER 159 KfcUIIUNlI .COMPONENT hazardous component % TNRUtSMMITOkD valuc 0SHA Standard 1910.93q(.1017) on vinyl chloride sets a permissible exposure limit of lppm averaged over any 8 hr. period and 5ppm over any 15 minute period. On the basis that polyvinyl chloride may contain and release small amounts of monomer, the Standard applies to the manufacture, reaction, packaging, repackaging, storage, handling, use or transportation of PVC, but not to.handling or use of "fabricated products", as defined, if not subject to Drocessina sufficient in time or temDerature to cause mass_melrinn* SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA 1 ARTCAMNCt AM* OOOA rf/hite powder, faint ester odor. ohiho ro>*t (WOAtIS >amMhmC(T) Not applicable voa RWtWwAt (MU. Qt MtACUAY) Not applicable v(AaJAR?oaiijpl ctt Not applicable SOUWtLTTTMWATM Negligible mcitino rrxwl IDtCRttS RAMAtNH&TI Not applicable Softens about 140 - 160*F. <tw/tacTinAcOtA) avtty 1.4 WACCKt VOOATlU r wtiawT) Approximately IX (Moisture) (esvuARmOAMeTrtOtRMUM*Un Not applicable -<J UJ > a: h 5a uj o uj < \- a UJ o U_JJ zg > 5 a UaJ iZ Ho ui U si 9 * SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA l^^JSSSSSm^^ Iflnltlon about 735*F for PVC (ASTM 0-1929) rRtAIMCMAAKSI !S.!TuVuOUnM*CJ UAWIR Not applicable URU" RIM UllMQlMMIMe UtOM Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical ACOLJ4.rM<^l4KTiariOl^oeCOUAt i U- C- C 080049 Water spray or fog may be helpful in reducing flame Intensity and absorbing. Irritating funes. ' lAUUU rw Ute UAObON NAtAMI ' ,N,,hP, ,A, l,islivtsJ i.g?1n, ition temperature of 1274*F for dust cloud! Produces combustible gases above 57700*F. Fire conditions produce hydrogen chloride, requiring protectiv equipment. EXHIBIT 4 IM?. **** t* P|I)IWI| # me Kt<*u ba! TtPPMI all --r- SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA unit V4UH ft Section II "vfao<ovcfc>uM None expected - Inert resin. Se^Sectlon IX. Prolonged breathing of concentrated dust may bu .harmful. (Processing at high temperatures produces fumes Irritating to eyes and respiratory tract requiring local exhaust). AMft rttet AJO MOCCfiVMU Ordinary measures of personal hygiene. In case of exposure in hot processing move to fresh air, flush eyes with water. PRIVILEGED AND " CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER" SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA ETAfcUTY UNSTABLE task conwtion*toavo.0Normal processing temperature,about 350*F, causes, slow darkening and decomposition. Higher heat increases rate and evolution of HC1. ^COMPATIBILITY (M.imi.Ii t* anM) ... , None in ordinary use. Soluble In certain ketones and organic solvents. a*ooui oicourojmoN aaodi>;tl ,. Thermal decomposition produces.HC1, and CO and COg*(above*570 F). - P<OAtIAr^KlMtXHlAT* ION MAT OCCUR WILL NOT OCCWft C6NtlT'0H$ TO AVOlO None In ordinary use. X SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES mr% to tt uuh m ost matcmai r. RtLtAico oit wnLito weep up and remove to disposal container. NAITf OIAPO&AI MHHDO Bury In an approved landfill. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION aiuTOinTfTCTN ispMit,'y'.i in case or concentrated dust, uie bureau of Hines approved dust respiratory (NIOBM TC-21C-132 or equivalent). See Sections II and IX. tf8r ToTp rocessing. "*eV`int to elevated stack. rsrvftimi handling 0THVentilate enclosed spaces. PMOTtCTIVC OLOVtl IYI PAOUCTlOM Not ordinarily required, Safety classes. __________________________ ; otHiworicTivciwjip*t*fT None required for ordinary handling. For hot processing local exhaust, safety glasses and gloves are recomnended. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS UCC 080050 PAICAUtlOMl TO ( T.KIM IN HAMWJWG ANonOAlNQ OSHA Standard I9l0.93q(.10l)) requires monitoring an<T >ther 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 PYC _Jslns with a low monomer content make it easier to operate below .the OSHA action level ^feO.Sppm in a processor's work area, assunlng normal conditions and ventilation, ^Wnpllfying coop 1 lance with some of the regulatory requirements. Further developments in resins and on regulations are pending. DaTI T M.uC AMOTlTLt mm Mwtt* 1 / I hereby certify that the foregoing document is a true, correct and complete copy of the document in my possession. Subscribed and sworn to before me thie W**- day of 1988. My commission expires: 4/M1/?/ PRIVILEGED AND "CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER" UCC 080051