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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
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SECTION I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
MAMUFACTURIftS NAMt
TENNECO POLYMERS. INC., RESEARCH l DEVELOPMENT
DunuNcr teufhom not 609-386*9200
RIVER ROAD, P.0. BOX 129, FLEMIN6T0N, NEW JERSEY 08822 YPU0C MAM| AMO SYNONYMS
TENNECO PVC COPOLYMER DISPERSION RESIN 0565, 0665 (0565-1) CHEMICAL NAMt AND fVNOMTUS
VINYLCHLORIDE - VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER, VC/VAc COPOLYMER
chemical family
CHLOROHYDROCARBON COPOLYMER
mouoaam fonmula
4CHgCHC1)x(CH2CHOCOCHi)v
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SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES
.COMPONENT
% 1MVHLAEIMLSUIHTCOL0
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0SHA Standard 1910.93q(.1017) on vinyl chToHde sets a permissible exposure limit of
lppm averaged over any 8 hr. period and 5ppm over aqy 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 tQ.handiiog or use of "fabricated products", as defined, if not subject to processing sufficient in time or temperature to cause mass mpTiinp
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SECTION III
"/hite powder, faint ester odor. (DOCIGLMINCGESFOFANMTftgNHClI)
Not applicable (VMAUFO. OAFWMLSASCWUACT)
Not applicable (VAAMFOAnDCUTY
Not applicable
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Negligible
PHYSICAL DATA
- MILTING "CANT pcGAUiFAMMNMirn fjot applicable
Softens about 140 - 160*F. fSWKACTIFIRTGODNAVTTY
1.4 pFCrAwCCaNNT ViO) LATILt
Approximately IX (Moisture)
#cvuatfyoiaacactitoantcbate Not applicable
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Water spray, carton dioxide or dry chemical.j
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Water spray or fog may be helpful In reducing flame Intensity and absorbing '
Irritating ftjnes.
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u^^toALriM^DtMxottoHHAZAjiot NFPA lists ignition temperature of 1274*F for dust cloud!
Produces combustible gases above 570*F. Fire conditions produce hydrogen chloride,
requiring protective equipment.
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SECTION V HEALTH HAZARO DATA
^kSee Section II ncTsoMovtAivosiMc None expected - inert resin. Sec Section IX. Prolonged breathing ol concentrated dust may bo harmful. (Processing at high temperatures produces fuies irritating to eyes and respiratory tract requiring local exhaust).
MEMENCV ANO Wl AJO MtOCIOUHU Ordinary measures of personal hy9iene. In case of exposure In hot processing move to fresh air, flush eyes with water.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
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UNSTABLE TAKE
MCOMPATlSIUTY (U,tir!li M mM) None in ordinary use.
eoHomoN*toavoioNormal processing temperature,about 350*F,
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causes, slow darkening and decomposition. Higher heat increases rate and evolution of HC1.
Soluble in certain ketones and organic solvents.
MA2AKDOUS DECOMPOSITION PAOOOCTS Thermal decomposition produces.HC1, and CO and COg-(above-570 F). -
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MFOA2IYAUADOUO2UASTIOM
MAVOCCU* WILL NOT occwn
CONDITIONS TO AVOIO None in ordinary use.
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SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
IPS TO TAKE* IN CASE MATERIAL K RELEASED ON tflUU weep up and remove to disposal container.
WASTE DISPOSAL MEtMOO Bury in an approved landfill.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
ntspwATdNtpoowction
y.i in case ot concentratea ausc, use Bureau or nines approved dust
respiratory (NIOBM TC-21C-132 or equivalent). See Sections II and IX.
8^ `RoTproces s ing.
"^Int to elevated stack.
TS'r'orfcfnarS' handling.
CTH%ntilate enclosed spaces.
fNoitCTrvt sieves
ETC PNOTECTKJN
Not ordinarily requirtil.
Safetv glasses.
oTHCRMoTEcrivtcaMNicNT None required for ordinary handling. For hot processing local exhaust, safety glasses and gloves are reconmended.
(SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
rwtcAi/rioNtto>ctakeninhanounqanostomm 6SHA Standard 1910.93Q(TYOl7) requires monitoring and (Other precautions in storage, handling and use of polyvinyl chloride, and also labeling iOf PVC "Contains Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Chloride Is a Cancer-Suspect Agent". New PVC
` sins with a low monomer content make It easier to operate below .the OSHA action level
f |0.$ppm In a processor's work area, assuning normal conditions and ventilation, mplifying compliance with some of the regulatory requirements. Further developments |on resins and on regulations are pending.
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