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Issue Date: ^ January, 1980 r% UPGoodrich Bulletin G-62 Second Edition MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds ABOUT THIS BULLETIN The data in this bulletin is applicable to ail Geon vinyl resins -- general purpose type, Super EP type, dispersion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- and to all grades of rigid, flexible and Geon cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not applicable to Geon latexes nor to Geon CPVC materials. 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 does 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. 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 scription of our materials. USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES A bulletin such as this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. In addition, the conditions under which our products are processed and used are beyond our control. The products de scribed herein can be hazardous if not processed properly. As the user of Gdon vinyls has the respon sibility to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an individual operation should be examined to deter mine if or where precautions, in addition to those de scribed herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be pass ed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. BFGoodrich must rely on the user of Geon vinyls to utilize the information we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee instructural programs for the individual operation. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and ex 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. GENERAL INFORMATION This bulletin has been prepared to provide guide lines and appropriate precautions to assist our cus tomers in the safe handling and use of Geon vinyl resins and compounds. BFGoodrich recommends that, before use, safety personnel and employees handling Geon vinyls read and understand the in formation and precautions presented herein. During processing or post-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. BFGoodrich recommends that Geon vinyls always be used under well-venti lated 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) 524-0200 Trademark Geon Vinyls Chemical Name Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC Formula (CHa CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following exceptions): Geon 135,130x24: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate Geon 130x17: Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC resins contain small but detectable amounts of re sidual vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), a cancer-suspect agent. Extensive product and process improvements have 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 should be provided (read Section VIII) to prevent significant employee exposure. BFGoodrich recommends that these materials be used under well-ventilated conditions to avoid breathing these vapors. BFG50741 Solvents No organic solvents are used in the manufacture of Geon vinyl resins. 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 fead 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. Pigments Geon vinyl compounds may contain commonly avail able pigments based on lead, iron oxide, carbon black, chromium, ultramarines, titanium dioxide, mercadmiums, phthalocyanines, molybdates, quinacridones and other organic or inorganic materials. In cube com pound, these pigments are typically bound-up in our manufacturing process and 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 VIII. See Table III). SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (H2Q = 1.0). Resin: T.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. SECTION IV 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 combustibles1' (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 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 respiratory tract, eyes and skin. De pending on the severity of exposure, physiological response to inhalation will be coughing, pain, in-, flammation, edema, and desquamation in the upper respiratory tract. When burned, PVC will have a detectable pungent odor. 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. 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 since water contacting the hot decomposing compound may result in an explosion-like burst of steam. Refer to Cumulative Supplement June 1977, NIOSH Certified Equipment, NIOSH #77-195, for a listing of 263X3003 BFG50742 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 fora 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 - Cube 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 self-ignition temperature of about 454C (850F). Because PVC polymer contains chlorine in the molecule, these materials are difficult to ignite and burn 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 flammable liquids away from PVC. 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. 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. -The NFPA (Fire Protection Handbook, SECTION V 14th Edition, pg. 3-112) shows "fine" par ticle size homopolymer PVC resin to have a low order of risk: HEALTH HAZARD DATA Explosibility Index Ignition Sensitivity Explosion Severity 0.1(Weak) Threshold Limit Value 0.1 (Weak) None established. <0.1 (Weak) Effects of Overexposure - These data indicate that typical homo- Processing vapors may produce acute health ef polymer PVC resin has a very low order fects in some individuals. The effects relate primari of explosion risk. As a precaution, it is ly to eye, nose and throat irritation. Individuals with prudent to employ ...standard safety bronchial asthma and other types of chronic measures used in handling finely divided obstructive respiratory disease may develop bron- organic powders. chspasm if exposure is prolonged. BFG50743 Issue Date: C" January, 1980 IFGoodrich G-62 Supplement MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Geon Vinyl Resins, Compounds The data in this bulletin is applicable to all Geon vinyl resins -- general purpose type, Super EP type, disper sion resins, blending resins, powder coating resins -- and to all grades of rigid, flexible arid Geon cellular vinyl compounds. This bulletin is not applicable to Geon latexes nor to Geon CPVC materials. SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company, Chemical Group Address 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44131 Telephone Number (216) 524-0200 Trademark Geon Vinyls Chemical Name Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC Formula (CH2 CHCL)n Chemical Family Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer (With the following exceptions): Geon 135,130x24: Copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate Geon 130x17: Carboxy-modified vinyl chloride polymer SECTION II PVC Resin HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PVC Compound For additional information read BFGoodrich Bulletin G-62, Second Edition 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, mercadmiums, iron oxides or other organics or inorganics. NOTE: Vinyl chloride (VCM) is an OSHA regulated material (REFER TO OSHA 1910.1017 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS). Current OSHA regulations require that no employee may be exposed to VCM concentrations greater than 1.0 ppm averaged over any eight hour period or 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 minutes. All facilities where PVC is processed or fabricated (with heat sufficient to cause mass melting) shall be monitored to determine concentration of ambient VCM in the workplace atmosphere. Section V and Table 1 Section II Section II Section II and Table III Section V % SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA Specific Gravity (HaO = 1.0). Resin: 1.40. Compound: See Product Data Sheet. Solubitity in Water -- Slight Particle Size Resin: Refer to Bulletin G-62. Compound: Cubes measuring approximately 3/16-inch per side; or powder of variable particle size due to compounding ingredients. Appearance and Odor Resin: White powder, practically odorless or bland odor. Compound: Pigmented or unpigmented cubical granules or powder, slight odor. Table II SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Ignition (ASTM D-1929) 735F. Self-Ignition (ASTM D-1929) 850*F. Extinguishing Media Water. ABC dry powder. Protein type air foams. Carbon dioxide may be ineffective due to a lack of cooling capacity which may result in reignition. Special Fire Fighting Procedures Wear self-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of combustion gases. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard PVC powder compound, especially plasticized powder compounds, may have dust explosion potential due to compounding ingredients. Control or eliminate likely igni tion sources. Prevent accumulation of potentially explosive dust concentrations. Ven tilate well. '' Section iV Section IV Section IV Section IV BFG50745 section v HEALTH AND HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value -- 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 respiratory 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, incompatability (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, COj, HCI, and (in 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 VI Section IV SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled PVC material may be swept, shoveled, 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 SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection -- Dust If conditions exist where dust is possible, wear NIOSH approved respiratory protec tion device. Ventilation Exhaust ventilation designed to pull vapors away from workers should 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 hoods and other surfaces to prevent skin contact. 2) Safety glasses. Section VIII Section IV, Section VIII Section IX SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 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 decomposition. 5) Prevent accumulations of PVC resins or compounds in walkways and and other areas where people walk to prevent slippery footing. Section IV, V SECTION X TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION For transportation purposes, Geon vinyl resins and compounds are not defined or design^fif igtf^hj&zaidous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation under Title 49 ofine^foae'olMFederal Regulations, 1977 edition. BFG50746 26313W7