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Tenneco Polymers A Tenneco Company MATERIAL SAFETY DATA NUMBER (Approved by U.S. Department o( Labor as "essentially similar" to FORM OSHA-20) SECTION I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT MAIJIICAPTIlOFfi'C n>tiC TENNECO POLYMERS, INC., RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. 609-386-9200 713-479-3411 ADDRESS RIVER ROAD, P.0. BOX 129, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08822 TRAOE NAME AND SYNONYMS TENNECO PVC RESIN 185, 190, 195, 200, 225, 225F, 225PG. CHEMICAL NAME ANO SYNONYMS POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE), PVC H0M0P0LYMER CHEMICAL FAMILY CHL0R0HYDR0CARB0N POLYMER 225SG. 250. 250-3. MOLECULAR FORMULA (CH2CHCl)n 501. 530. 540 MOL. WT. SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES COMPONENT THRESHOLD /. LIMIT value COMPONENT THRESHOLD Vo LIMIT VALUE (UNITS! (UNITS! 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 min period. Oh the basis that polyvinyl chloride may contain and release small amounts of monomer, the Standard applies to the manufacture, reactipn, .packaging, repackaging, storage, handling, use or transportation of PVC, but not to handling Or use of "fabricated products , as defined, if not subiect to Processing sufficient in fimp nr f.pmppratnrp tn rancp macc mpltTng-__ APPEARANCE AND ODOR White powder, odorless BOILING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) Not applicable VAPOR PRESSURE (MM. OF MERCURY) Not applicable vapor oesity (AIR * 1) Not applicable SOLUBILITY IN WATER Negligible SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA (oiGTREEs,FAHRENHEiT) Not applicable Softens about 160 - 180F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER 1) 1.4 PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT) Approx. 1% (Moisture) EVAPORATION RATE (butylacetate = i| Not applicable . SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT (SPECIFY METHOD) Ignition about 735F autOi flammable limits (PERCENT BY VOLUME) LOWER 850 F (ASTM D-1929)___________ I 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 unusual fire and explosion hazards NFPA lists ignition temperatures of 725F for layer and 1220F' for PVC dust cloud. Produces combustible gases above 570F. Fire conditions produce lydrogen chloride, requiring protective equipment. This information is furnished without warranty, representation. Inducement or license oi any kind. except that M is accurate to the best of Tenneco Polymers knowledge or obtained from sources believed by Tenneco Polymers to be accurate and Tenneco Polymers does not assume any legal responsibitlv tor use or reliance upon same. Customers ere encouraged to conduct ineir own tests Belora using any product read its label CTLO 32077 TPOL 25 4A3 THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE See Section II SECTION V HEALTH HAZARO DATA -------------------------- f--'----------------------- effects or overexposure None expected - inert resin. See Section IX. Prolonged breathing of concentrated dust may be harmful. (Processing at high temperatures produces fumes irritating to eyes and respiratory tract requiring local exhaust). EMERGENCY ANO 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 Normalconditions to avoio processing temperature, about X 350F, causes slow darkening and decomposition. Higher heat increases rate and evolution of HC1. INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid) None in ordinary use. Soluble in certain ketones and organic solvents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition produces HC1, and CO and CO? (above 570F). 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 Sweep up and remove to disposal container. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Bury in an approved landfill. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTEC1noN iscwciiytype) In case of concentrated dust, use Bureau of Mines approved dust respirator !NI0BM TC-21C-132 or equivalent). See Sections II and IX: VENTILATION local exhaust For not processing. MFEoCrHAoNICrdALi.n(Gaenreyral) ,han,d l.ing. eEnLto elevated stack. flenlilate enclosed spaces. PROTECTIVE GLOVES EYE PROTECTION Not ordinarily required. Safety glasses. other protective eouipment None required tor ordinary handling. For hot processing exhaust, safety glasses and gloves are recommended. local SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING OSHA Standard 1910.93q(.1017) requires monitoring and other precautions in storage, handling and use of polyvinyl chloride, and also labeling of PVC "Contains Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Chloride is a Cancer-Suspect Agent". New PVC resins with_a low monomer content make it easier to operate below the-OSHA action-level of 0.5ppm in a processor's work area, assuming normal conditions and ventilation, simplifying compliance with some of the regulatory requirements. Further developments (L>-n resins and on regulations are pending. DATE 5/30/84 NAME AND TITLE D. GOODMAN, PRODUCT REGULATIONS SHEET NUf/QER 156 cTL032078 TPOL 2b 4/83