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B. F, GOODRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COMPOUNDS SEQIQCLI Manufacturer's Name B.F.Goodrich Chemical Company Address 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44131 Emergency Telephone Number 216-524-0200 Trade Name Gedv' Chemical Name Compounded Polyvinyl Chloride SmOLLL - miuLm Specific Gravity See Data Sheet Appearance and Odor Cubical granules or powder. Slight odor. Solubility in Water Slight SFCTim HI - REACTIVITY DATA Stability Stable _____X Unstable ___ Hazardous Polymerization Hay Occur _ Will not occur X Hazardous Decomposition Products See Section VII _________________ bFG38254 The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Division/6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44131 DPGooclrich Chemical Division The information contained herein s believed to be reliable, 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. Nothing contained herein is to be considered as rwmimn recommendation, nor as an inducement, to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. f,' & M 7608 * SECTION VI - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFOfflftTlOH Respiratory Protection See Section V Eye Protection Safety glasses recommended Ventilation See Section V Protective Gloves Normally none Protective Clothing Handling of PVC resins and compounds does not require special protective clothing, however, the use of certain compounding Ingredients may dictate the need for special consideration. SECTION VII - FIRE fflD EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Extinguishing Media Water Special Fire Fighting Procedures When forced to burn, polyvinyl chloride will mainly contribute carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen chloride as gases and smoke. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be used for fires in closed areas such as warehouses. NOTE: Phosgene and chlorine are not products of combustion. Vinyl chloride monomer is not known to be a combustion product of PVC in a fire situation. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Vinyl chloride monomer, like most other organic materials-, has a specific explosive limit, viz 3% to 23% by volume in air. In closed, heated vessels, such as intensive mixers, precautionary measures should be taken to make sure explosion hazards are effectively eliminated. SECTION VIII - SPIll OR LEAK IK 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 of disposal. If conditions occur where large amounts of airborne powder are present, 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 carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride are generated. ra CJl BFG38256 Issue Date: January, 1980 c Bulletin G-62 Second Edition Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds Moil 6S8Dd9 *** SJOdBA 3Saqj V^juiqjBajq pjoab oj suompuoo pajE||juaA-||aM japun 5jpasn aq siEuajBtu asaqj jeqj spuaiuujooaj qoupooQjg J*y9jnsodxa aaAoiduia jueoijiuBis juaAajd oj (n IA Adjoqoas peaj) papiAOJd aq pinoqs uoiJBUjuaA juapujg ' -uoijBjujj jEojqj pus `asou `aAa oj Aiueuiud ajBiaj sjoaj -ja am 'sienpiAjpu! aAfpsuas atuos u| sjoajja qj|Baq ainoE aonpojd Abuj ajnsodxg 'Ajba him sauiAijisuas IBnpfAipui pus ua\ou>) jou ajB sjodBA asaqj jo sjoajja qilBaq aiqissod nv 'SuissaooJd 6uunp sjodBA jiaia waa sjuaipajBuj ||B jo ibjoj uuns am -spunodujoo OAd ajnj -oBjnuBUJ 01 uisaj ljiiaa pappB bjb siuauu6id pus `sjazpu -SB|d `siuBouqni `sjazmqBjs sb qons `sjua|paj6u| jaqio (A uoqoas pbbj pub i aiqBi aas) supaj iAuia ,11039 jofeiu jo sapBjS aiuud m pAai moi Ajba b oj jbuiououj apuoiqo |Au|a pnpisaj jo uoijonpaj aqj U| paqnsaj aABq siuaujaAOjdiu! ssaoojd pub jonpojd aAjsuajxg -juaBs joadsnsuaouBO b `(/jqa) jsujououj apuoiqo |Auia |Enpis -aj jo sjunoixiB aiqEjoajap jnq iibujs uibiuoo sujsaj OAd SiKZliSHDW! 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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 III. 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. -------------- C SECTION IV I 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 130x24will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. Pigments Inhalation of, or overexposure to, PVC combustion Geon vinyl compounds may contain commonly avail products and primarily hydrogen chloride will cause able pigments based on lead, iron oxide, carbon black, irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. De- chromium, ultramarines, titanium dioxide, mercad- N pending on the severity of exposure, physiological miums, phthalocyanines, molybdates, quinacridones and other organic or inorganic materials. In cube com response to inhalation will be coughing, pain, in flammation, edema, and desquamation in the upper pound, these pigments are typically bound-up in our respiratory tract. When burned, PVC will have a manufacturing process and are not expected to create detectable pungent odor. any hazard in handling or processing. In powder com pounds, because of potential dusty conditions, respiratory 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). 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. SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (H2Q = 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. 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 sincfeJ water contacting the hot decomposing compourCfl may result in an explosion-like burst of steam. Refer to Cumulative Supplement June 1977, NIOSjH^ Certified Equipment, NIOSH #77-195, for a listing of) BFG38260 NIOSH approved respirators. It can be obtained, no charge, from Publications Dissemination, DTS NIOSH 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 C) 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) Ignition 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. PVC - Cub# compound, 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 (735F) and a seif-ignition temperature of about 454*C (850F). Because PVC polymer contains chlorine in the molecule, these materials are difficult to ignite and burn slowly. Like ail 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 efv. fects in some individuals. The effects relate primari-^ ly to eye, nose and throat irritation. Individuals wittf^j bronchial asthma and other types of chroni<T~ obstructive respiratory disease may develop brorte, chspasm if exposure is prolonged. BFG38261 Emergency and First Aid Pr<A-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 low 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 Geon vinyls will be exposed to ambient VCM concentrations above the OSHA "action level." There are, h9i..ever, conditions under whict may accumulate to measurable amounts workplace atmosphere. Since VCM is volati released from the resin gradually in storac more rapidly under heat and further procs Open, handle, and use PVC resin and conunder well-ventilated conditions to avoid sigr employee exposure. Areas where VCM might concentrate are: 1) Closed containers such as bulk railcar: trucks, storage tanks, and drums. Vent the ai above the resin or compound and monitor fc or, provide suitable respiratory protection i exposure of personnel (See OSHA 1910.101 2) Storage areas for bagged or boxed PVC and where incoming resins and compounds are ed, where packages are first opened, anc material is first melted. Provide suitable ven 3) Processing areas such as compound prep extruding, curing, or coating operations, ar areas where heat is being applied. Provide ; ventilation. VCM at low levels cannot be detected t Suitable test equipment and methods n used. Low VCM Content of Geon Vinyls BFGoodrich has implemented continuing te efforts to reduce the level of VCM in th atmosphere, the environment, and in PVC re tensive product and process improvemen resulted in General Purpose, EP-type, Dis and Mass Polymerized Blending resins \ tremely low levels of residual VCM. Residi in major types of Geon vinyl resins are pr in .Table 1. Studies in PVC processing and fabricatin< have shown exposures to be below the level." With current resins, in combination v. . tilation and work practice programs, it shot possible for a typical processing plant not tc to regulate the area. Compliance with OSHA n tions require that a program of initial monitori implemented (See OSHA 1910.1017). BFGoc recommends that periodic monitoring ^ ducted thereafter. Progress has also been made in reducing VCM in suspension grade blending an resins. Because of the unique character blending and paste resins, there is greater t difficulty in stripping residual VCM withou ing the polymer. Residual VCM in suspensi blending and paste resins may result in dr quantities of ambient VCM above the actio storage and processing areas of the res plant. The user should monitor pe periodically and implement ventilation practice programs to prevent significant e exposure and to comply with OSHA rt 1910.1017. BFG38262 SECTION VI c 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 ($3.90 as of August, 1979). 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/m3, or 5 mg/m3 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 Geom 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 ,C/ which can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, 4H* eyes and skin. 4) Prevent accumulations of PVC resin or compound in walkways and other areas where people walk to ^ prevent slippery footing. ^ BFG38263 SECTION X c TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION For transportation purposes, Georv vinyl resins and compounds are not defined or designated as a hazard ous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 1977 edition. TABLE 1 RESIOUAL VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER (RVCM) IN MAJOR TYPES OF GEON RESIN AND COMPOUND DESCRIPTION Suspension Resins Homopolymers 1. High Molecular Weight 2. Med. Molecular Weight 3. Low Molecular Weight Emulsion Resins Dispersion Mass Resins Low Molecular Weight NOTE: < means "less than." DESIGNATION INHERENT VISCOSITY ASTM 0-1243 CLOSEST CLASSIFICATION ASTM 0-1755 TYPE COMPOUND USED IN AVERAGE AMOUNT OP RVCM (PPM) PRIME GOOOS IN RESIN PRIOR TO COMPOUNDING IN COMPOUND 102EP F-5 103EP 103EP F-76 92 t10x334 121.128 1.13 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.68 1.20 GP6-15443 GP5-15443 GP4-16043 GP5-15543 GP1-16243 Not Applicable Rigid Rigid & Flexible Flexible Rigid None <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <3 <3 <5 Not Applicable 80x5 140x30 140x31 140x32 0.76 0.76 0.84 0.76 GP2-16243 GP2-46043 GP3-46343 GP4-46243 < means ` 'equal to or less than.'' Rigid None None None <20 <10 <10 <10 <10 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Downgraded resin (B & C grade) Same as prime. AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RVCM (PPM) OFF-GRAOE RESIN* t,TAILINGS (B. C E-GRAOES) <50 <50 <50 <5 <5 <20 GROUND RESIN (B-GRAOE ONLY) <50 <50 <50 <50 TABLE II Particle Size of Geon vinyl resins: 100% through the following mesh screen. Mesh Screen 200 Mesh Screen 30 Mesh Screei 80x5 80x6 80x24 80x25 80x26 100x122 102EP 103EP 103EPF76 110x334 110x350 140x30 140x31 140x32 120x241 120x251 120x271 120x276 120x279 121 124 124F1 128 130x17 130x24 135 92 99 95% Through 100 Mesh Scree 101F4 100x130 120x284 TABLE III CARCINOGENIC COMPOUNDS None' of the following substances are used in the manufacture of Geon5 vinyls nor are they anticipated by-products in our production process. Although the following materials do not represent any official governmental list nor all possible carcinogenic compounds, they do represent specific substances our customers have typically inquired about. Some of these materials are ubiquitous and trace quantities may be found in the environment or as impurities in ingredients used in compounding. Asbestos Coal tar pitch volatiles 4-Nitrobiphenyl alpha-Naphthylamine 4.4'-- Methylene (bis) 2-chloroaniline Methyl Chloromethyl Ether 3,3' -- Oichlorobenzidine (and its salts) bis-chtoromethyl ether beta -- Naphthylamine Benzidine 4 -- Aminodiphenyl Ethyleneimine beta-Propiolactone 2-Acetylaminofluorene 4 -- Oimethylaminoazobenzene N-Nitrosodimethylamine Benzene Polybrommated biphenyls Polychlorinated biphenyls* OSHA 1910.1001 .1002 .1003 .1004 .1005 .1006 .1007 .1008 .1009 .1010 .1011 .1012 .1013 .1014 .1015 .1016 .1028 -- EPA (40 CFR Part 761) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) may be present as impurities in certain phthalocyanine and diarylide pigments. Our suppliers have notified u&v that the pigments we purchase comply with the 50 ppm maximum allow* able limit found in the EPA final rule to be published under Title 49 of ther Code of Federal Regulations, Part 761. r* b| %V',*;':S BFG38264 Chemical Group The BFGoodrich Company Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland. 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