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TennecoPc' mers ^Tenoeco Company MATERIAL SAFETY DATA 156 (Approval by u.S. Dapartmant o< Labor as "essentially similar" to FORM OSHA-20) SECTION I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT MANUFACTURER'S NAMl TENNECO POLYMERS, INC., RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. 1609-386-9200 713-479-3411 AOORESS RIVER ROAD, P.0. BOX 129, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY TRAOE NAME AND SYNONYMS TENNECO PVC RESIN 08822 175, 185, 190, 195, 200, 225, 225F, 225PG, 225SG, 250, 250-3, 10R, 501, 530. 540 CHEMICAL NAME ANO SYNONYMS POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE), PVC H0M0P0LYMER CHEMICAL FAMILY CHL0R0HYDR0CARB0N POLYMER MOLECULAR FORMULA (ChVcHCI)n mol wt. SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES COMPONENT Va THRESHOLD UMIT VALUE COMPONENT THRESHOLD % UMIT VALUE 0SHA Standard 1910.93q(. 1017) on vinyl"cfiYoride sets a permissible exposure limit^o?* Ippm averaged over any 8 hr. period and 5ppm over any 15 min. period. On the basis that jolyvinyl 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 sub.iect to processing sufficient in time or temperature to cause mass melting. APPEARANCE AND OOOR White powder, odorless BOIUNG POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) Not applicable VAPOR PRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY) Not applicable VAPOR DESITY (AIR ml) Not applicable SOLUBILITY IN WATER Negligible SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA applicableMELTING POINT (degreesFahrenheit) Rot Softens about 160 - 180*F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER a 1) 1.4 PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT) Approx. 1% (Moisture) EVAPORATION RATE Not applicable SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Ignition about 735F auto- FLAMMABLE LIMITS LOWER ,P^^TOi??OUt 850" F (ASTM D-1929)________ (PERCENT BY VOLUME) Not applicable FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES Water spray or fog may be helpful in reducing flame intensity and absorbing irritating fumes. UPPER NFPAunusual fire ano explobion hazards lists ignition temperatures of 725"F for layer and 1220*F for PVC dust cloud. Produces combustible gases above 570*F. Fire conditions produce hydrogen chloride, requiring protective equipment. TTil, Information N tumlahad without warranty, raoraaantatMn. Inducamant Of liconto ol any kind. a*cact that it i* accurata t thy Daal ot Tannaco Polymar, knowlaooa w ottalnad hont aoureaa ballaaad By Tannaco Potymar, to Da accural, and Tannoco Polymara doaa not aaaurna any lag*! roaponalMIty lor uaa or rationca upon *ama. Cuatomara an ancouragad to conduct thair own taats. Baton uatng any product road lla laM. TPOL 291 ten SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE See Section II s or overexposure None expected - inert resin. See Section IX. Prolonged breathing of concentrated dust may be harmful. (Processing at high temperatures produces flines irritating to eyes and respiratory tract requiring local exhaust). EMERGENCY AhO FIRST AID PROCEDURES Ordinary measures of personal hygiene. In case of exposure in hot processing move to fresh air, flush eyes with water. SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY UNSTABLE stable INCOMPATIBILITY <Ml,'ial 10 avoid) None in ordinary use. conditions to avoid Normal processing temperature, about 350*F, causes slow darkening and decomposition. Higher X heat increases rate and evolution of HC1. Soluble in certain ketones and organic solvents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS _ ___ __, Thermal decomposition produces HC1, and CO and COg (above 570 F). HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID X None in ordinary use. SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED if Sweep up and remove to disposal container. WASTE disposal method Bury in an approved landfill. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION respiratory protection (Soaofy tyoai In case of concentrated dut, use Bureau of Mines approved dust respirator (NIOBM TC-21C-132 or equivalent). See Sections II and IX. ventilation local exhaust For not processino. ^or^or^fneTry handling. SPECIAL Vent to elevated stack. \feni1ate enclosed spaces. PROTECTIVE GLOVES Not ordinarily required. EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses. other protective equipment None required for ordinary handling. For exhaust, safety glasses and aloves are reconmended. hot processing local SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OSHAPRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING Standard 110.93q{. 1017} requires monitoring and ??bIfi^reSf?^n5cJnntifnr??ny?a2hdlinr?dl-n^nU^ Mtffi'.'JlSSfrJ&l'iljient". Kw PVC resins with a low monomer content make it easier to operate below the OSHA tion level of O.Sppm in a processor's work area, assuming normal conditions and ventilation, simplifying compliance with some of the regulatory requirements. Further developments on resins and on regulations are pending. DATE 3/12/84 NAME ANO TITLE D. GOODMAN. PRODUCT REGULATIONS SHEET NUMBER ICC 1 TEN 2875