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The SPGoodfiCh Csrr.pony Cherr*col Group 6 tOO Ode Tree Boutevotd Ctov*lcnd. Ohio 441 31 216-524-0200 January, 1980 Dear Customer: I am pleased to provide to you our second edition material safety data bulletin for Geon^ vinyl resins and compounds. The objective of BFGoodrich Chemical Group safety programs is to provide a safe workplace for our employees and this commitment to safety also extends to the safe handling and use of Geon* vinyls in our customers' workplaces. Vinyl resin and compounds have been processed safely for more than forty years. However, there are conditions such as improper use or accident that can affect worker health and safety. To assist our customers, we have prepared the attached material as a guideline for the safe handling and use of Geon^ vinyls. The format we are using is based cn the U. S. Department of Labor Form 0SHA-2O modified tc facilitate description of our materials. Our package contains two bulletins. Bulletin G-62, Second Edition, contains pertinent detailed information about Ceon* vinyls. The G-62 Supplement highlights important points and is presented in such a way that the data can be posted con veniently in the workplace. We ask that you make certain that this material safety information is provided to safety personnel and employees handling Geon vinyls. Although this information cannot cover all possible individual situations, it does provide relevant product infer nation to as--i-t you in providing a safe and healthful workplace fer all employee Very truly yours, BFGOODRICH CHEMICAL GROG? CLH/ir Gary L. Huber General Sales Manager 1 S'-nZ* , <fl> ________ ____________ :___ A** z* -<7^------ r '**y ____________ ._____ _______________________ ____ _____ S-*~l2 <?*-/>. '9/3 ' ks* ___ ______ 2- /-'l yl**~^' /vf s**?C />*'> *f~ dSs-tZr*' U.j .^5^^rr 22. JB-Jl. _ _ ^*~r -s^rr^-' &<*.4* l- -- ij 9AU 0000? 1.31.0 Issue Date: January, 1930 Bulletin G-62 Second Edition A r\ /%A n U V Uaj \iU LUUljw JL3* "a0\ rj=zaa;rr3acrjj-jr^\Vrj ffjpN7) /^A_\ c}ri? /vA.\ \1J J U k: OaJ J u Gson Vinyl Rssins, undsGO i i tr-> v-'  ABOUT THIS 3ULLETIN may be. BFGoodrich must rely on the user of Geon*. The data in this bulletin is applicable to all Geon vinyl resins -- general purpose type. Super EP type, dispersion resins, blending resins, powder coating vinyls to utilize the information we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee in. structural programs for the individual operation. resms -- and to all grades of rigid, flexible and Geon* cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY applicable to Geon- latexes nor to Geon* CPVC As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our materials. control, we do not assume any responsibility and ex The data in this bulletin is limited to the safe hand ling and use of the PVC polymer itself and to PVC based compounds we manufacture. It dees not in clude information on the suitability of PVC for any particular application nor discuss any precautions that may be necessary during product use in service. pressly disclaim any liability for any use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or sugges tions are made without any warranty, express or im plied. regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. The format used to report material safety data infor mation is essentially similar to the U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA 20 modified to facilitate de GENERAL INFORMATION scription of our materials. This bulletin has been prepared to provide guide lines ana appropriate precautions to assist our cus USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES tomers in the safe handling and use ol Geon vinyl resins and compounds. BFGooarich recommends A bulletin such as this cannot be expected Jo cover that, before use, safety personnel and employees all possible individual situations. In aodition, the handling Geon" vinyls read and understand the in conditions under which our products are processed formation and precautions presented herein. and used are beyond our control. The products de scribed herein can be hazardous if not processed prooeriy. As the userof Geon* vinyls has the respon- sioiiity to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an individual cceraiion should be examined to deter mine if or wnere precautions, in addition to these aescriced herein, are required. Any health hazard and saiety information contained herein should be pass ed on to your customers or employees, as the case During processing or ocst-processing operations in volving heat sufficient to cause mass melting, the sum total of the compounding ingredients present may emit vapors and odors irritating to the respira tory tract, eyes and skin. EFGcccricn recommends that Geon> vinyls always os used unoer wefl-ventilated conditions to avoid significant employee ex posure. SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone Number (216) 524-C200 Trademark Geon5 Vinyls Chemical Name Poly (vinvl chloride), PVC Formula (CH2 CHCL)n ' Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following exceptions): Geon' 135.120x24: Coooiymer ol vinyl chlonde/vmyl acetate Geon* 130x17: Cardoxy-modified vinyl chlonce polymer SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC resins contain small but detectable amounts of re sidual vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), a cancer-suspect 'oent. Extensive product and process improvements .iave resulted in the reduction of residual vinyl chloride monomer to a very low level in prime grades of major Geon* vinyl resins (See Table 1 and read Section V). Other ingredients, such as stabilizers, lubricants, plas ticizers. and pigments are added with resin to manufac ture PVC compounds. The sum total of all ingredients will emit vapors during processing. All possible health effects of these vapors are not known and individual sensitivities will vary. Exposure may produce acute health effects in some sensitive individuals. The ef fects relate primarily to eye, nose, and throat irritation. Efficient ventilation snouia be provided tread Section VMI) to prevent significant employee exposure. BFGoodrich recommends that tnese materials be used under well-ventilated conoitions to avoid breathing these vapors. SAL 00007.13.12 Solvents No organic solvents are used in the manufacture of Geon*' vinyl resins. Organic solvents may be used in the manufacture ot 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 usedin the manufac ture of Geon* vinyl resins. These materials are ubiq uitous and trace quantities may be found in the environment. B) Compound: Georr* 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 generaHy between 20%-50%. These materials are volatile when he2tec. and will contrlDute to the sum total of the vapors released during processing. Pigments Geoni vinyl compounds may contain commonly avail able pigments P2seo on lead, iron oxioe. caroon black, chromium, ultramarines, titanium dioxide, rnercadmiums. phthaiocyanines, molybdates, oumacrioones and other organic or inorganic materials. In cube com pound. these pigments are typically bound-up in our manufacturing process anc are not expected to create 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 VUI. See Table 111). SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (H.Q = 1.C). Resin: 1.40. Compound: See Product Data Sheet. Solubility in Water -- Slight, Particle Sirs. Resin: See Table II Compound: Cubes measuring aporoximately 3/16-inch per side; or powder. Particle size ol powder compound vanes due to compounding ingredients. Appearance and Odor ftesiru Wmte powder, practically - odorless or bland odor. Compound: Pigmented or unpiomented cubical gran ules or powder, slight odor. | SEC i iGN iv | FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Extinguishing Media Water is most effective. ABC dry powder and protein type air loams 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 proteclion should leave the area to prevent significant exposure to toxic combus tion gases. Decomposition Products A) When forced to Durn, PVC combustion products will mainly be carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydro gen chloride and smoke. Other gases, including aromatics and aiiDhaticc. are present in small amounts. Geon* 135 and 130x24 will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. Inhalation of, or overexposure to. PVC combustion products and primarily hydrogen chloride will cause irritation of the resoiratory tract, eyes anc sum, De pending on Ins seventy of exocsure. pnysicsocical response to inhalation will oe cougninc. oair.. in flammation, eoetr.g, and descuamaticn in tne upper respiratory tract. When burned, PVC will have a detectable pungent poor. The combustion products of PVC, like these from most other natural and synthetic materials, must be considered toxic. Like most conventional materials including wood, oaoer and cotton, the major hazard is carbon monoxidejC&rpor. monoxide acts as an asohvxiant while hvQroqen cnionjr ts^highiv 'irritating" ' " B) Under abnormal processing conditions (including equipment malfunctions or pluc-upi cecomposition of PVC compound may occur in an extruaer. injec tion molding machine, or other processing equip ment, resulting in a characteristic whitish smoke which will contain hyorogen chloride ano vapors from metallic stabilizers and other ingredients. In halation will result in irritation of the resoiratory tract, eyes and skin resulting in coughing, p3*n, anc inflammation. Employees involved in removing de composing materials should, be provided with suitable air supplied respirators. Decomposing compound should be removed to a weli-venwaiec area, preferably outdoors, and thoroughly scaked with water. Stand safely back while causing since water contacting the hot decomposing compound may result in an explosion-like burst of steam. Refer to Cumulative Supplement June 1977. NIOEH Certified Equipment, NIOSH S77-195, for a listing of <>000 7  NICSH approved respirators. It can be ootained, no charge, from Publications Dissemination, DTS NIOSH 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 C) During typical break-down and clean-up of,equipment alter 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 occun 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 EFGoodrich using the Hartmann Vertical T,,be Apparatus developed by the Bureau of Mines. In i 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: Geon4 121), medium particle size (75 Microns: Geon* 140x31) and large particle size (130 Microns: Geon* l03Err7S) neitner ig nited nor exploded in a Jest 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 lest 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 exolosion risk. As a precaution, it is prudent to employ standard safety measures used in handling finely divided organic powoers. ?VC - Cubs Compound, oecausa oi large p&<- Compound: tide size, dess 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 Firs 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 oi potentially explosive dust concentrations. Properly maintain and operate dust control devices. Ignition Characteristics (ASTM D-1S2S) PVC resin has a flash-ignition temperature of about 291*C f725'F) anc a self-icnincn temperature of acouf 454*C f5iOBFi. Because PVC polymer contains cnionne in the molecule, these materials are difficult to ignite and oum slowly. Like all 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 flammabie 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 itseli, as indicated by an explosion, name or sus tained glow. O SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value None established. Effects of Overexposure Processing vapors may produce acute health ef fects in some individuals. The effects relate primari ly to eye. nose and throat irritation. Individuals with bronchial asthma and otner types of chronic obstructive respiratory disease may develop bronchspasm if exposure is prolonged. SAL 000071314 tf Emergency and First Aid Procedures 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 sensituation. Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) By a process called polymerization, vinyl chloride monomer, which is a gas at ordinary temperature and pressure, is convened 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 iwith heat suffi cient 10 cause mass melting') shall be monitored to determine concentrations of ambient VCM in the workplace atmosphere. These regulations reauire 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 d3y. Monitoring may be discontinued for any employee only when at least two consecutive determinations, made not less than five working days spar., show exposures lor that employee at or below the action level. REFER TO OSHA REGULATIONS (INCLUDING 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 Witn the low level of residual VCM in today s resins and by following the guidelines provided in this bulletin, it is hignty unlikely under normal cir cumstances that anyone encaged in handling or processing Geon' vinyls will be exposed to ambient VCM concentrations above the OSHA "action level." There are, however, conditions under which VCM may accumulate lo measurable amounts in the workplace atmosphere. Since VCM is volatile, it is released from* (he resin gradually in storage and more rapidly under heat and further processing. Open, handle, and use PVC resin and compound under well-ventilated conditions to avoid significant employee exposure. Areas where VCM might concentrate are: 1) Closed containers such as bulk railcars, bulk trucks, storage tanks, and drums. Vent the air space above the resin or compound and monitor for VCM; or, provide suitable respiratory protection prior to exposure of personnel (See OSHA 1910.1017). 2) Storage areas for bacced or boxed PVC and places where incoming resins and compounds are unload ed. where packages are first opened. and where material is first rnehed. Provide suitable ventilation. 3) Processing areas such as compound preparation; extruding, curing, or coating operations, and other areas where heat is being applied. Provide suitable ventilation. VCM at low levels cannot be detected by oaor. Suitable test equipment ano methods must be used. Low VCM Content of Geon-* Vinyls BFGoodrich nas impiementeo continuing technical efforts ic reduce the level of VCM in the work atmosphere, the environment, and in PVC resin. Ex tensive product and process improvements have resulted in General Purpose, EP-type. Dispersion and Mass Polymerized Biendrnc resins with ex tremely low levels cf residual VCM. Resicu3r VCM in major types of Geon1 vinyl rssms are presented in Table 1. Studies in PVC processing and fabricating plants have shown exposures to be below the "action level." With current resins, in combination with ven tilation and work practice programs, if should be possible for a typic2i orocessmg olani r.c; to have to regulate me area. Compliance witn OSHA regula tions require that a program cf initial monitoring be imoiementod (See OSHA 1910.1017). BFGoodncn recommends that periodic monitoring be con ducted thereafter. Progress has also been made in reducing residual VCM in suspension grade biending and paste resins. Because of the unique characteristics of blending and paste resins, there is greater'technical difficulty in stripping residua! VCM without damag ing the polymer. Residual VCM tn suspension grace blending and baste resins may result in Detectable quantities of ambient VCM above the action level in storage and processing areas of the resin user's plant. The-* user should monitor personnel periodically and implement ventilation and work practice programs to prevent significant employee exposure and to comply with OSHA recuiation 1910.1017. S*L 00007.132 i I <I 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 bonditions 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. SECTIONS 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 oust is possible, employees should be sup plied with NICSH aporoved respiratory protective de vices. (See Section VIII). l|'aste Disposal Method .nitary 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 V1!I SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation Exhaust ventifalion designed to pufl vapors away from workers should be installed at ail 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 lo 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 #017-033-00135-7. It can be obtained from Superintend ent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 'Tshington. D.C. 2Q4Q2. There is a fee for this publics* >n (S3.S0 as of August, 1979). PVC particles should be evaluated as. the individual situation exists. OSHA 1910.1000 slates that if airborne concentrations of dust particles are found to exceed a total mass of 15 mg/m3, or 5 mg/ml 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 olher ingre dients. If you purchase PVC resin, the other in gredients you select for compounding pu/pcses 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 gioves and clothing are not required wnen handling Geon~ vinyl resins or compounds. Gloves should oe 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 hancs prior to eating. Do not store or consume food in procsssina areas. Do not use processing equipment to heatlcod. 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 heal. 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 r.ol only render the product unsatisfactory for further processing but also result in fumes and vapors Irom all ingredients being released into the workplace atmosohere which can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. 4) Prevent accumulations of PVC resin or compound in walkways and other areas where people walk to prevent slippery footing. SAL 0000713.16 ..SECTION X TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION For transportation purposes, Geon* 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 RESIDUAL VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER {RVCM) IN MAJOR TYPES OF GEON'- RESIN AND COMPOUND DESCRIPTION Suspension Resins Homoposymers 1. Hion Molecular Weiant 2. Med. Molecular Weiont 3. Low Molecular Weight Emulsion Resins Dispersion DESIGNATION INHERENT VISCOSITY ASTM D-1243 CLOSEST CLASSIFICATION ASTM 0-17S5 TYPE COMPOUND USED IN AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RVCM (PPM) PRIME GOODS IN RESIN PRIOR TO COMPOUNDING IN COMPOUND 1D2EP F-b 103EP t03EP F-76 92 110x334 121.128 1.13 1.00 0.92 1.00 0.68 1.20 GP6-15443 GPS-15443 GP4-16043 GPS-15543 GPM6243 Net Applicable RioiC Rigid & Flexicie Fiexcie Rigid None <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <3 <3 <5 Not Applicable Mass Resins Low Maieculsr Weioht NOTE: < means "lacs lean." 80x5 140x30 140x31 140x32 0.76 0.76 0.8-1 0.76 GP2-16243 GP2-46342 GP3-46343 GPi-46243 RioiC None None None <20 <1C <13 <10 <1C No* Applicable No: Appi.cac:? Not Acc:.caci; < means ' 'equal to or less tnaf.." * Dowme'see: resin (5 L C gra: s: S.im.E as crime AVERAGE AMOUNT OF RVCM 1PPMI OFF-CnADc RESIN* TAILIftRS (B. C i c-uh-DESJ <53 <5C <5C <5 <5 <r2C GROUND RESIN (S-GRAOs ONLY) <5C <5C <.5C < =r TABLE II Particle Size of Geon1 vinyl resins: 1Q3V: trtrcuc.h trig to.'rpwmc mi screen. Me:h Screen SCx5 ECxe 80x24 83x2: 80x2: 100*122 102S 1C3EP lC3=P=7c 110*334 110x223 140*33 140.v3l 140x32 200 Mesh Screen 120x241 120x251 120x271 120x276 120x27= 12i 124 124F1 12? 130*1" 133*24 30 Mesh Screen 92 99 S5* Throuqti 10Q Mesn Screen 101P4 100x130 120*284 TADLE ill CARCINOGENIC COMPOUNDS None of ins lohowmc substances are usee in ins miar.utasrjre y. ?rn* vmyts no.' ars ir.S'. an:c:bs:-c y,-orcc-cts rr. c^ir producticr. .nro:?is Aiir.aucr. tne idle,vine ma^nais cc r.c: rep'esen: any etude .ncvs'n.T.en-s' list nor 2l; oossioie carcinccemc ccmrojnrs. :n*y cc rerresan: sce::i:c substances cur customers nave typical.> inpuirsc aoout. Seme of inese materials ars upiauitous and trace ct;cr.:i;:es mav os tome in tne environment or as impurities in mgreoients usee in compounding. Asbestos Cca-' tar prten votaries 4-Niirco:oneny! aiona-Nacninvismins 4. 4'-- Meinv'ens fb;s i 2-cniorcsninne Methyl Chiorsmetr.vl Em?* 2. 3' -- Dicniorooer.oicmc lane :is setts; bis-chio'eme-nvr etne- beta -- Naontfr/iamme Ben2icme 4 -- Amnodinhenyl Einvitneimine beis-PfODicla clone 2-Acelyi3minoJ!Uorene 4 -- Dimctnytammoazcbenzsne N-Niifosodimetnyiamms Ben2ene PotyDrominatsd Dioheoyis Poiychionnaieo Dtpnenyis* CSKA 'SIC TODt .1032 .io:3 .1000 .1035 .10C-2 .100? ICC: i::x ic*c .ion .1012 ,1C*2 .1014 .1015 101c 1C3 EPA140 C?R P3r: 75* ' Pofycruonnatso biphenyls fPCBi nur; ne present as :msufi!: m certain phthaiocvamne aro ciaryiicc o'cments Our suppliers rove n3t:`.:p js tnat tne pigments we Dur'cnase comp.-v witn me 50 com .matc-in a.nw aoie limit tbunc in tbe EPA final rut? to re ouansnee unoer Titte s; tne Coae ol Fwerai Recusations. Part 761. SAL 000071317 l/lrL'>M J Chemical Group The BFGoodncn Company Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland. Onio 44131 216-524-0200 bales Offices CLEVELAND AREA Suite 300 7550 Lucerne Dr. MIDDLEBURG HGTS.. OH 44130 216-524-0200 ATLANTA AREA Suite 535 2700 Cumoenand Parkway N.W. ATLANTA. GA 30339 404-434-7761 BOSTON AREA 335 Edict Street NEWTON UPPER FALLS. MA 02164 617-332-2700 CHICAGO AREA 715 Oak Brook Executive Piara 1301 West 22nd Street OAK BROOK. II 60321 312- 654-4700 DETROIT AREA Suite 207 30200 Tetecraoh Road BIRMINGHAM. Ml 48011 313- 357-393? KANSAS CITY AREA 1000 Blue Ricge Tower 4240 B'ue Ridge Boulevard KANSAS CITY. MOG4133 816 253-6440 LOS. ANGELES AREA Suite 970 IVilsnire Centre 3C55 Wdshire Boulevard LOS ANGELES. CA SOCIO 213-356-7436 PHILADELPHIA AREA 200 Office Center 275 Commerce Drive FORT WASHINGTON. Pa 1S034 215-643-6505 CANADA 405 Weuer Street. West KITCHENER. ONT.. Ci-iada 519-742-3541 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT 6100 Oax Tree Doumvarc CLEVELAND. OH 44131 Cable Aesress: GOODRICHCHEM The information contained herein is believed to be reliable. bui no representations. guarantees or warranties el any kino are maoe as to ns accuracy. suitability lor Da*hcuiar *oo*calions or the results to beoatoined tm.-ieirom TrsmiO'maiion is oaseo on laocratory wore with smad-scaie eauipmoni ano ooes not necessarily morcate eno b'gcuct ccrisrmance Because o variations in methoes. conditions anoec moment useo commercially m orocessir.o these matetta::. no warranties or guarantees are maoe as to the suitaOjtiiy ol me piooucts lor me aooiicauons disclosed. Fuil--..ca<e i;s:>ng and enc product performance are the responsibility ol tne usot 5FGeoe?icn snail not dc liable lor and me custsmrr assumes all ns* ana lODdilv ol any use or ftanoimq ol *nv material pevond EFGooonen r- cireci contro: TnE S = LLsR MAKES NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS Oft IMPLIED. INCLUDING. 6UT NOT LIMITED TO. THE IMPLIED \7Ae-iNT.*.S C-F MERCHANTAStLITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PU'FCSE. Nothing contained hemm is to be con^cetea as permission, lesommencation. nor as an inducement to practice any patented invention witneu: permission o> me patent owner. .line us* SAL 00007:1318 COCi *t* / OSSL `Ajsnuep :b\bqq nss|  Pu.p------, ,.w. --- --- sion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- --... `Uw. - . ------ . .w ej;plicOiU (c Geon* latexes nor to Geon-* CPVC materials. Manufacturer's Nsmo The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone lumbar (216)524-0200 Trademark Geon5 Vinyls' Chemical Namo Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC Formula (CH3 CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer {with the following exceptions): Geon'- 135, 130x24: Copolymer of vinyl chioride/vinyl acetate Geon* 130x17: Carooxy-modified vinyf chloride polymer SECTION li HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS FVC Rosin PVC Compound 1) Residual vinyl chloride monomer. 1) Residual vinyl chloride monomer. 2) Heavy metal stabilizers. 3) Monomeric, polymeric or mixed ester plasticizer in flexible compound. 4) Pigments based on lead, chromium, mercaomiums, iron oxioes or otner organics or inorganics. NOTE: Vinyl chloride (VCM) is an OSHA regulated material (REFER TO CSHA 191C.1017 FOR CCMFLEiE DciAILS). Current OSHA regulations reouire that no employee may be exposed to VC.Vt concentrations greater than 1.0 ppm averaced over any ecnt hour period or 5.0 pom averages over any period not exceedrnc 15 minutes. Ail facilities wnere PVC is processed or fabricated (witn heat sufficient to ause mass melttnc) shall be monitored to determine concentration of ambient VCM me worKpiace aimcsphere. For additional information read BFGoodrich Bulletin G-62, Second Edition Section V and Table 1 Section II Section 11 Section If and Table III Section V Fuiwc-ir* n i n .*m/\ 4 I f * w A i_ J.J .--v i m Soosiric Gravity (H20 = 1.0). Resin: 1.40. Compound: See Product Data Sheet. Solubility in Water-- Slight P.-,n:els Size Resin: Refer to Bulletin G-62. Compound: Cubes measuring aporoximately 3/16-inch per side; or powder of variable particle size due to compounding ingredients. Ageearanco and Oder "Resin: White oowoer, practically odorless or bland odor. Compound: Pigmented or unpigmented cubical granules or powder, slight odor. Table 11 SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Jcnition (ASTM D-1929) 735#F. Self-ignition (ASTM D-1929) 850*F. . Extinguishing Media Water. ABC dr/ powder. Protein type air foams. Carbon dioxide may be ineffective due to a lack of cooling caoacity which may result in reignition. Special Fire Fighting Procedures vwear self-containedVeathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of combustion gases, usual Fire and Explosion Hazard kVC oowder compound, especially plasticized oowder compounds, may. have dust explosion potential due to compounding ingredients. Comroi or eliminate likely igni tion sources. Prevent accumulation ol potentially explosive oust concentrations. Ven tilate well. Section IV Section IV Section IV Section IV 713 000 SPA- . V ) t O * V rii'iu ^ i i-t Threshold Limit Vclua -- None established. Effects of Overexposure Processing vapors may produce acute health effects in some individuals. The effects relate primarily to eye. nose and throat irritation. Individuals with bronchial asthma and other types of chronic obstructive respirator)' diseases may develop bronchspasm if exposure is prolonged. Emergency and First Aid Procedures If irritation persists, remove affected individual from the area. Call a physician. Pro vide protection before re-entry. If overexposure occurs, leave the area. SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA Stability -- Stable. incompatibility (Materials to avoid) In processing equipment, avoid contact of PVC resin or compound with acetal or acetal copolymers or with amine containing materials. At processing conditions these materials are mutually destructive and involve rapid decomposition. Hazardous Decomposition Products CO, CO,, HCl, and fin small amounts) aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Geon* 135 and 130x24 will also contribute minor amounts of acetic acid as gas and smoke. Hazardous Polymerization -- Will not occur. Section Vt Section IV SPILL On LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to ba taken if material is released or spilled PVC material may be swept, snoveied. or vacuumed into containers for reuse or disposal. Waste Disposal Method Sanitary landfill or incineration in accordance with Federal, state or local regulations. Section VII crr.'^T tirC:^i\r \V/s:n11 CI mwU kU I > IH F0 R tv! AT 10N ~v--t /"*. -N 1 */ i i V` Respiratory Protection -- Dust If conditions exist wnere dust is possible, wear NIOSK approved respiratory protec tion device. Ventilation Exhaust ventilation designed to pull vapors away from wonders snould be installed at all operations capable of creating dust, fumes or vapors. Other Protection 1) Rubber gloves should be worn when cleaning condensate from exhaust hocos and other surfaces io prevent skin contact. " 2) Safety classes. Section VIII Seciion IV, Section VII! Section IX SPECIAL ct mwj**. ytj tITii'UVi.ts? 1) Open, handle and use Geon? vinyls under well-ventilated conditions. 2) Avoid breathing fumes. 3) Do not store or consume food in processing areas. Do not use proces sing equipment to heat food. Wash hands prior to eating. This will help prevent ingestion of unknown contaminants. 4) Cool regrind before placing in containers to prevent cscomposition. 5) Prevent accumulations of PVC resins cr compounds in walkways and ano other areas where people walk to prevent slippery tooting. Secticn-IV, V / . i \/ i IU N 'A TRAMSTCRTATiON iOi-1 SAL 0000/1.321 f^or transportation purooses. Geon' vinyl resins and compounds are not defined or dcsignctsd as a hazardous material oy the U.S. Department of Transportation under Th'c- 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 1377 edition. / Chemical Group The BFGoC*ch Company Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland. Ohio 44t3t 216-524-0200 Sales Offices CLEVELAND AREA Suile 300 755G Lucerne Or. MIODLEBURG HGTS-, OH 44130 216-524-0200 ATLANTA AREA Suite 535 2700 Cumberland Parkway N.W. ATLANTA. GA- 30333 404-434-7761 KANSAS CITY AREA 1030 Blue Ridge Tower 4*40 Blue Ridge Boulevard KANSAS CITY. MO 64133 816-353-6440 ' LOS ANGELES AREA Suite 970 Wiishire Centre 3355 Wilsh-re 3c.uie.ard LOS ANGELES. CA S0010 213-3BC-7435 BOSTON AREA 365 Elliot Streei NEWTON UPPER FALLS. MA 02164 617-332-2700 CHICAGO AREA 715 Cok Brock Executive Plaza 1301 WeM 22nd Street OAK DROOK. IL 6CS21 312-654-4700 PHILADELPHIA AREA 200 Office Cenie'' 275 Commerce Drive FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 215-6436605 CANADA 409 Weoer Street. Wes*. KITCHENER. ONT.. Canada 519-742-2641 DETROIT AREA Suite 207 30200 Teieoraoh Road BIRMINGHAM. Ml 48011 313 257-3535 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT 6100 Oak Tree Bouievaro CLEVELAND, OH 44131 Cable Aderess: GOOOfliCHCHEM USER'S RESPONSIBILITY A bulletin suer, as inis cannct be excectso to cover all possible individual situations. As the user of Geons vinyls has Tne resoonsibiLty :c previae a safe worKDiaos. all aspects of an individual operation should be examined to determine ii or wnere precautions, in addition to those csscrioed herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein srtouid be passed on to your customers or employees. as the case may be. BrGoocricn must reiv or. tne user of Geom vtnyis to utilize the information we have suopiied to oevsioc work practice ouidehnes ano employee instructional programs for tne incivtcual operation. Disclaimer of Liability As the conditions of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility* and expressly disclaim any liaoiiitv for any use of this materia!. Information contained herein is believed to be true ana accurate but ali statements or suggestions are mace without any warranty, express or implied, regarding the sccuracyof information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to 6e obtained from tne use thereof. Luno US* The information contained herein is bei'evefl to Oe reiiabie. byi no representations. cus'initn or warranties ot any kmc ate maoe as to its accuracy. Suitability lot particular applications or f.crtsuits to oe obtained tnereirpm Tne infor mation is based on laboratory v/cr* witn smalt-scare eauipmcni anc ooes np: necessarily indicate ena product oertomv nce. Because et variations m metnoos. conditions ano courpmcni used commercially in processing these materials. nc warranties or guarantees a<e maoe as tc tne suitability o( me procuets >or :n accicouonsoisciosec Fuii-scoie testing ano end product performance are the responsibility ot tn user. BFGoocncn snait not be habit tor anc me cwstcmpr assumes all ns* and tiaomtv ot ny uSe or nanomtQ ol anv material ocvonp BFGoconcns oirect control 7h SELLER MAKES no WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. INCLUOING. BUT NOI LIMITED TO. THE IMPLIED WARRANTiESO* MERCHANTABILITY ANO WITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Noin.ng eomjmea herein is to oe consC*reo as permission, lecommcnaairon.norasan inducement lo practice any oatemco invention without ocrmission el tne patent owner. -- SAL 000071322 WE RECOMMEND POSTING THIS SUPPLEMENT ON EMPLOYEE BULLETIN BOARD. #301 *4A 7