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BFGoodrich The BFGoodrich Company Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44131 216-447-6000 March 1, 198S m. Dear Customer: I am pleased to provide you with a copy of our new safety data bulletin for Geon vinyl resins or compounds. Because the health and safety of the people who handle and use our products is of vital concern to us, we are providing our latest information. Geon vinyls have been processed safely for more than 45 years. To help you continue using vinyl safely, we are presenting our information following the format developed by the U.S. Department of Labor for its Form OSHA-20. We have modified the format to better describe our products and to include the information required by OSHA in its Hazard Communication Rule. For the bulletin to serve its purpose as an effective means of communication, this information must be provided to your employees who handle or use Geon vinyls. You may want to use the bulletin to develop work practice guidelines and employee Instructional programs. To help effectively distribute this information, we would appreciate you identifying the people in your organization, and their title and address, who should also receive a copy of the bulletin. We will be sure that these people receive it. Please send your request to: Mr. James D. Tanzilli Manager, Product Safety Literature BFGoodrich Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44131 Ue appreciate your business and your interest in BFGoodrich products. Please be assured that we will strive to maintain the high quality of service and products that have led you to select BFGoodrich as your supplier. Very truly yours. JFG/jb/VS0642M Attachment f James F. George ^ Vice President Marketing and Sales BFG38185 * C< J# * 't. SECTION II SECTION III HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PHYSICAL DATA * Vinyl resin contains a very small amount of residual (Typical data, not specifications) vinyl chloride monomer (CAS Registry Number: 75-01-4). Extensive product and process improve ments have resulted in the reduction of residual Solubility in Water - Slight Specific Gravity (H,0 = 1) - Range: 1.35-1.55 monomerto average levels less than 1-5 parts per mil Appearance and Odor lion (ppm) in the vinyl resins used to manufacture Pigmented or unpigmented pellets or powder. compound. Today, there is virtually no employee Practically odorless or bland odor. The appearance of exposure to vinyl ch loride monomer above the OSHA pellet compound will vary from cubical granules action level of 0.5 ppm when handling or processing measuring approximately 3/ie-inch per side to spheres Geon vinyl compound. Please read Appendix 1 for to wafers depending upon manufacturing method. workplace exposure limits. Other The sum total of ingredients present in virtually any thermoplastic compound will emit vapors and odors during processing. The visible fumes that occur Characteristics such as vapor pressure, vapor density, boiling point and evaporation rate are not applicable to solid materials such as vinyl compound. during normal processing of vinyl compound are mainly water vapor. Trace amounts of hydrogen chloride, an irritant, are possible if there is any SECTION IV hangup or stagnation of compound in processing equipment. Vapors from non-PVC components are principally trace amounts of volatiles from stabili zers, plasticizers, lubricants, etc. Some people may be sensitive to fumes or odors from these additives. The primary effect is irritation to the eyes, respiratory FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Ignition Characteristics (ASTM D-1929) Rigid vinyl compound (l.e., no plasticizer) has a flashignition temperature of about 391 C (735F) and a self tract or skin. To protect your employees' health, con ignition temperature of about 454C (850F). When duct any operation emitting fumes or vapors under plasticizer is added, ignition temperatures decrease. well-ventilated conditions. At a 30% plasticizer content, the flash-ignition tem Functional additives mixed with vinyl resin to create compounds may include: perature will be about 321C (610F) and the self ignition temperature will be about 435C (815F). By themselves, most vinyl compounds (i.e., rigid com - Stabilizer generally in amounts less than 5% by weight. These may include organometallics such as tin, lead, cadmium, barium and zinc and metal lic salts such as basic lead carbonate and basic lead sulfate. pound and compound with less than about 35% plasti cizer) will not support combustion because they require a higher concentration of oxygen for burning than is present in the earth's atmosphere. Any vinyl compound can be forced to burn by continuous appli cation of intense heat. Like all combustible material, - Polymeric, monomeric ormixed ester plasticizerin amounts generally between 20-50% by weight in plasticized compound (also known as flexible protect from open flame and maintain proper clear ance when using portable heat devices, etc. Store flammable liquids away from vinyl compound. compound). Plasticizers are volatile when heated, and they will contribute to the sum total of the vapors released during processing. Rash-Ignition Temperature: The lowest initial tem perature of air passing around the specimen at which sufficient combustible gas is evolved to be - Commercially available pigments based on iron ignited by a small external pilot flame. oxide, carbon black, chromium, ultramarines, titanium dioxide, cadmiums, phthalocyanines, molybdates, lead, quinacridones and other organic or inorganic materials. Seif-Ignition Temperature: The lowest initial tem perature 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 In pellet compound, additives are bound-up in the or sustained glow. manufacturing process and are not expected to Extinguishing Media create any hazard when handled or processed in Water is most effective. ABC dry chemical, AFFF and accordance with good manufacturing and industrial protein type air foams are also effective. Geon vinyls hygiene practices and by following the guidelines are "ordinary combustibles" (NFPA defined Class A). presented in this bulletin. With powder compound, Carbon dioxide is not generally recommended for use respiratory protection against nuisance dust may be on Class A fires as alackof cooling capacity may result required. in reignition. > Special Fire Fighting Procedure Wear positive pressure, Self-Contained Breathing Please read Appendix 2 and 3 for more information Apparatus (SCBA). Personnel not having suitable about additives and hazardous substances. respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent BFG38186 significant exposure to toxic combustion gases from any source. In enclosed orpoorlyventilated areas, wear SCBAduringcleanup immediately afterafireaswellas during the attack phase of firefighting operations. Combustion Products When forced to burn, the primary combustion gases from vinyl compound will be hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Othergases will include small amounts of benzene and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Plasticized compounds will also contribute aliphatic olefins. The combustion productsofvinyl, like those from other natural and synthetic materials, must be considered toxic. Like wood, paper and cotton, the major hazard is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an asphyxiant while hydrogen chloride is an irritant. When vinyl is burned, it will have a detectable, pungent odor. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Hydrogen chloride has a corrosive effect on many metals. Affected equipment surfaces and unpro tected structural elements of buildings should be washed to remove corrosive deposits as soon as possible after depositions have occurred. Pellet compound does not represent any explosion risk because of its large particle size. Powder com pound may have dust explosion potential because of fine particle size fillers and additives or liquids added to vinyl resin. For plasticized powder compound, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports the following for a PVC/plasticizer mixture (i.e., 67% PVC/33% dioctyl phthalate):* Explosibility index: 2.9 (Strong) Ignition sensitivity: 3.6 (Strong) Explosion severity: 0.8 (Moderate) Ignition temp., dust cloud: 320C (608F) * NFPA 654-1975, "Prevention of Dust Explosions in the Plastics Industry' Because of the wide variety of possible ingredient combinations, operations using plasticized or unplasticized powder compound should be evalu ated on an individual basis. Implement precautions to control or eliminate likely sources of ignition, such as static build-up. Maintain good housekeep ing, notably, ventilation, to prevent accumulation of potentially explosive dust concentrations. Properly maintain and operate dust control devices. No adverse health effects are expected from proces sing vinyl compound when potential exposures are minimized by good industrial hygiene practice and adequate ventilation. Nevertheless, individual addi tives and/or various combinations of additives may affect the overall toxicological properties. Detailed stud ies have not been performed on each of the many possible additive combinations. At processing temperatures, additives may emit fumes and vapors that are irritating to the respiratory tract, eyes or skin of some sensitive people. This depends upon processing technique and temperature, volume processed and, most importantly, the effectiveness of exhaust ventilation provided to the process area. Inhalation of decomposition or combustion prod ucts, especially hydrogen chloride, will cause irrita tion of the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Depending on the severity of exposure, physiological response will be coughing, pain and inflammation. Individuals with bronchial asthma and other types of chronic obstructive respiratory diseases may develop bronchspasm if exposure is prolonged. SPECIAL NOTE: Hydrogen chloride is detectable by its sharp, pungent odor in concentrations as low as 1-5 ppm. Lowconcentrations (below 50 ppm) are not harm ful in short-term exposures but do provide excellent warning properties by causing coughing or irritation. Because the protective response is so strong, humans rarely submit to damaging concentrations - instead, there is an unmistakable urge to leave the area. Repeated or prolonged exposure to high concentrationscan cause eye and respiratory damage. In studies sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, no incapacitation, no impairment to escape and no signif icant post-exposure effects occurred in baboons exposed to hydrogen chloride up to 11,400ppm (1.14%). OSHA has established a ceiling limit of 5 ppm for workplace exposure to hydrogen chloride. , v Emergency and First Aid Procedure If irritation persists from exposure to processing vapors or decomposition products, remove the affected individual from the area. Call a physician. Provide protection before allowing reentry. Dust Exposure Fine particle size additives in powder compound may result in airborne dust. Routine inhalation of dust of any kind should be avoided. Exercise care when dump ing bags, sweeping, mixing or doing other tasks which can create dust. Where large amounts of any dust may occur, wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA to protect against nuisance dust. SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value None established Effects of Overexposure There are no significant health hazards from vinyl compound at ambient temperature (see Dust Exposure). BFG38187 SECTION VI REACTIVITY Stability-Stable Hazardous Polymerization - Will not occur Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of benzene and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Plasticized compounds will also contribute aliphatic olefins. Incompatibility (materials to avoid) Avoid contact with acetal or acetal copolymers and with amine containing materials during processing. At processing conditions these materials are mutually destructive and involve rapid degradation. 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. SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE Steps to be taken in case material is released orspilled Vacuum or sweep into a closed container for reuse or disposal. Waste Disposal Method Dispose of waste in a licensed landfill or by incinera tion in accordance with federal, state and local regula tions. For waste disposal purposes, Geon vinyl compounds are not defined or designated as hazard ous by current provisions of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA-40CFR261). If incinerated, be aware that hydrogen chloride is generated. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation Provide effective exhaust ventilation to draw dust and/ or fumes away from workers to prevent routine inhala tion. Compounding, hot melt processing (extruding, molding, etc.), cutting or sawing, machining, regrindIng, heat welding, thermoforming, and other proces sing or post-processing operations involving heat sufficient to result in polymer breakdown should be examined to ensure adequate ventilation. Ventilation guidelines and techniques may be found in the following publications: - NIOSH Recommended Industrial Ventilation Guidelines; GPO #017-033-00136-7. Available from the Superintendentof Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 ($9.00 as of December 1984). - Industrial Ventilation, 18th Edition. Available from the American Conference of Governmental Indus trial Hygienists, 6500 Glenway Avenue, Bldg. D-5, Cincinnati, Ohio45211 ($15.00 as of December 1984). Respiratory Protection Not normally required. Abnormal conditions such as equipment malfunction or use of improper equipment or procedures, or hangup or stagnation of compound during processing may cause decomposition. Employ ees involved in removing decomposing material should be provided with suitable air-supplied respira tors, such as NIOSH/MSHA-approved positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Protective Equipment Not normally required. Wear protective gloves when handling hot material during processing. Safety glasses are recommended for all industrial work places. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Normal Melt Processing. Virtually all thermoplastic materialswill emit fumes and/orvapors when heated to processing temperatures. Theconcentration and com position of these vapors will depend upon variables such as the specific compound formulation and proc essing method and temperature. Always use vinyl compound under well-ventilated conditions and avoid continued or prolonged breathing of process vapors. For personal hygiene, wash thoroughly after proces sing compound, especially before eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. Do not store or consume food in processing areas. Do not use processing equipment to heat food. Cleanup following normal melt processing should be performed underwell-ventilated conditions. Vinyl com pound may be held at process temperatures for a short time without significant thermal degradation. How ever, it should be recognized that exposureto either ele vated temperature or excessive heat history (time) will result in decomposition.* Equipment should not be shutdown forextended timeperiods with compound in it, or decomposition and possible corrosion of unpro tected metal may result. If dies and screws are not to be cleaned manually, then compound should be purged from processing equipment prior to shutdown using special vinyl purge compound or a compatible thermo plastic such as general purpose ABS (do not use flameretarded or halogen-containing grades for this purpose). 'The time and temperature required to initiatedegradation will vary depending upon processing technique, degreeofcompound stabili zation and other factors. As a general rule-of-thumb, degradation begins to occur after about one hour at 177C (350F), about 10 minutes at 204C (400F) and within five minutes at 232C (450F). BFG38188 In o of power loss or other mishap, shut off the "inline and dismantle the die assembly as soon as possible before degradation or decomposition begins. ' '^composition begins (with gassing and "popping" nbuods) before the die can be disassembled, dangerotmlyhigh pressure may occur in the die system. In this ,,vnnt, sh ut off the machine, clear the area of personnel j*iid v/alt until decomposition stops. Thoroughly ventinln the area. Remove and disassemble the die system. 1 tieee are guidelines only. Refer to technical service sports and bulletins (such as BFGoodrich Bulletin Q-U'i, "Injection Molding Guide, Rigid Geon Vinyls) hi J lo equipment manufacturer's recommendations lor further information. Rewinding scrap normally generates substantial heat. Cool regrind before placing it in containers.The excellonl Insulating quality of vinyl will prevent heat in the oni Her of a container from escaping, potentially resultlog In slow thermal decomposition of the material. This hay not only render the product unsatisfactory for liifllior processing but also result in fumes and vapors oolug released into the workplace atmosphere. Remove vinyl compound from walkways and floors to pmvnnt slippery footing. Always wear rubber gloves w* inn cleaning condensate from exhaust equipment or other surfaces. Sprlnklered warehouse areas are recommended. Although most vinyl compound by itself will not sup port combustion, materials such as wooden pallets, Crtidlxjard boxes and other combustibles can provide sufficient fuel to cause vinyl to burn. SPECIAL NOTE Compound at or above normal proc essing temperature must never be allowed to accumu late In thick masses, or it will begin to thermally decompose and to swell due to internal gassing. Gasslny may cause a large mass to explode if its outside s< 111nee is hardened. Molten waste should be col lected ntrands or flattened to 2-inches or less, and Quenched in a drum of cold water provided for this pur port. Decomposing material should be removed to a woli-vontiiated area, preferably outdoors. SECTION XI HAZARD CODES Hazard Code Key 4 = Extreme 3 = High 2=Moderate Is Slight Os Insignificant NFPA7041 C HEALTH HAZARD FLAMMABILITY HAZARD REACTIVITY HAZARD MAXIMUM PERSONAL PROTECTION 0 1 0 + *Wear safety glasses. Wear gloves and/or dust respirator when needed. (1) National Fire Protection Association. (2) Hazardous Materials Identification System, National Paint and Coatings Association. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liabilityforany use of this mate rial. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material orthe results to beobtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user. ( v SECTION X TRANSPORTATION Fi domestic transportation purposes, vinyl com pounds are not classified as hazardous by the U.S. Dopnrtment of Transportation under Title 49 of the Codo of Federal Regulations, 1983 Edition. HOT Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable % DOT Hazard Class: Not applicable DOT Label: Not applicable UN/NA Hazard No.: Not applicable BpG38i89 APPENDIX 1 VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER (VCM) Employee exposure to vinyl chloride monomer (CAS Registry Number: 75-014), a carcinogen, is regulated by OSHA (29CFR1910.1017). The current regulation requires that no employee may be exposed to VCM concentrations greater than 1.0 ppm (parts per million by volume) averaged oyer any eight-hour period or 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 min utes. The action level is 0.5 ppm averaged over any eight-hour work day. The regulation applies to the manufacture, packaging, repackaging, storage, handling or use of vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride, but does not apply to the handling or use of fabricated products made of polyvinyl chloride. Typically, purchasers of vinyl compound for processing purposes must comply with the permissi ble exposure limits set by OSHA. Moreover, the regula tion requires a program of initial monitoring in each facility to determine if there is any employee exposure in excess of the action level without the use of respira tors. If monitoring does not find VCM above 0.5 ppm, no further action is necessary. Refer to OSHA regulations (including 29CFR1910.1017) for complete details. SPECIAL NOTE: Vinyl Chloride Warning Labels on Compound Containers Monitoring of vinyl processing and fabricating plants and modeling studies show that the action level (0.5 ppm) cannot be exceeded when residual VCM is at or below 8.5 ppm in Geon vinyl compound. Shipping containers for these compounds are not labeled by BFGoodrich unless a customer specifies otherwise. Vinyl compound will be labeled if residual monomer exceeds 8.5 ppm. The OSHA regulation requires that the label says "Polyvinyl chloride contains vinyl chloride. Vinyl chloride is a cancer suspect agent." Polyvinyl chloride is not a cancer suspect agent. It is the trace amount of unreacted vinyl chloride monomer that must be controlled, not the vinyl itself. Although some containers may be labeled, this does not necessarily mean that employee exposure to VCM will exceed permissible exposure limits. Using "worst case" conditions of thermal processing, our studies show that more than 30 ppm of unreacted monomer in vinyl resin is needed to cause 0.5 ppm to be present in the atmosphere of a hot, poorly ventilated workplace. For further information, please read BFGoodrich Technical Service Bulletin No. 12, "Vinyl Studies." Good ventilation in those areaswhere VCM might con centrate - such as where containers are stored and first opened, where materials are mixed and where compound is melted - will further ensure a work environment virtually free of VCM. APPENDIX 2 FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES USED IN PVC COMPOUND Additives chosen for a specific compound will vary according to processing and final product require ments. The following list does not represent all possi ble additives but it does represent typical ingredients which may be used in vinyl compounds. Stabilizer inhibits thermal degradation of the com pound during processing and throughout the service life of the product. Stabilizers may be grouped into four classes: organometallic tins, lead salts, mixed metal salts and special-purpose stabilizers. The most common organometallic tin stabilizers are tin mercaptides, mainly methyl tin and butyl tin. Some stabilizers, including di-n-octyl and dimethyl tin mercaptide, are FDA acceptable for food contact applications. Lead salts, like dibasic lead phosphite, are mainly organic lead compounds and include sul fates, silicates, phosphates, stearates, phthalates and maleates. Mixed metal salts include calciumzinc and barium-cadmium systems. Special-purpose stabilizers include flame retardants such as anti mony derivatives and ultraviolet light absorbers. Sta bilizer will typically be present in amounts up to 5% by weight. Processing aids. The most common processing aids used with vinyl compound are acrylics or styreneacrylonitrile copolymers present at levels up to 5.0% by weight. Impact modifiers commonly used with vinyl include acrylates, chlorinated polyethylene, methacrylatebutadiene-styrene (MBS), acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene (ABS), and rubber. Although not present in all compounds, when used, impact modifier may range up to 20% by weight. Fillers. Most common are metal carbonates, mainly calcium carbonate, which is unusally in the form of ground limestone and coated with stearic acid. Other fillers may be silicates, gypsum, clay, alum and barytes. Plasticizer. Many kinds of plasticizers are available such as dioctyl, dihexyl and dibutyl phthlates, phos phate esters such as isodecyl diphenyl phosphate, aliphatic alcohol esters such asdioctyl adipate, poly meric plasticizer such as polyesters of adipic acid, and monomeric esters such as trimellitate. Dioctyl phthlate is FDA acceptable for food contact applica tions. When used in flexible vinyl compound, plastici zer concentration will generally range between 20-50%, by weight. Lubricants include paraffin waxes, mineral oils, polyethylene, salts of fatty acids and fatty acids, esters and amides. Lubricants would be present up to approximately 5%. Pigment A list of common pigments appears in Sec tion II. Pigments may be present up to 5% to achieve opacity and color. In weatherable compounds, titanium dioxide may be present at concentrations up to 10-15% to achieve acceptable ultraviolet light screening. APPENDIX 3 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES No polychlorinated biphenyls(PCB)orpolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and none of the following materials designated as toxic and hazardous by the U.S. Depart ment of Labor (OSHA) are used to manufacture Geon vinyl resin or compound nor are they anticipated by products in our production process. Some of these materials are ubiquitous and trace quantities may be found in the environmentoras impurities in ingredients used in compound. 29CFR1910. 1001 Asbestos 1012 Ethyieneimine 1002 Coal tar pitch volatiles 1013 beta-Propiolactone 1003 4-Nitrobiphenyl 1014 2-Acetylaminofluorene 1004 alpha-Naphthylamine 1015 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene 1006 Methyl chloromethyl ether 1016 N-Nitrosodimethylamine 1007 3.3'-Oichlorobenzidine 1018 Inorganic arsenic (and salts) 1029 Coke oven emissions 1008 bis-Chloromethyl ether 1043 Cotton dust 1009 beta-Naphthylamine 10441.2-Oibromo-3~chloropropane 1010 Benzidine 1045 Acrylonitrile 1011 4-Aminodiphenyl 1047 Ethylene oxide BFG38190