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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
NUMBER
156
(Approved by U S Oopartmont ot Labor at "aaaontlalty almllar" to FOAM OSHA-20)
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER'S NAME
TENNECO POLYICRS, INC.. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.
>09-386-9200 713-479-3411
AOORESS
RIVER ROAD. P.0. BOX 129, FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08822
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS TENNECO PVC RESIN
185. 190, 195. 200. 225. 225F. 225PG. 225SG , 250. 250-3. 501 . 530. 540_______________ __
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS
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POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE), PVC HOMOPOLYMER
CHEMICAL FAMILY
CHL0R0HYDR0CARB0N POLYMER
MOLECULAR FORMULA
(CH2CHC1 ),,
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SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES
COMPONENT
THRESHOLD % LIMIT
VALUE
COMPONENT
THRESHOLD % LIMIT
VALUE
(UNITS!
(UNITS)
OSHA Standard 1910.93q(. 1017) on vinyl chloride sets a permissible exposure limit of
Ippm averaged over any 8 hr period and 5ppm over any 15 min period. On the basis that
polyvinyl chloride may contain and release small amounts of monomer, the Standard
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APPEARANCE and odor
White powder, odorless
SOLING POINT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)
Not applicable
vapor pressure (MM. OF MERCURY)
Not applicable
VAPOR OESITY (AIR >1)
Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IM WATER
Negligible
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
MELTING FONT (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)
Not applicable
Softens about 160 - 180F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER 1)
1.4
PERCENT VOLATILE PT WEIGHT)
Approx. 1* (Moisture)
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYLACETATE = 1)
Not applicable
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
ststsssssrr;n ib?!*?35*F aut0 FLAMMABLE LIMITS
LOWER
Ignition about 850CF (ASTM D-1929)_________ (PERCENT BY VOLUME) Not applicable
FIRE EXTINGUISHING ICDIA
rfater spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES
rfater spray or fog may be helpful in reducing flame Intensity and absorbing irritating flines.
UPPER
unusual fire and explosion HAZARD NFPA 11's ts ignition temperatures of 725*F for layer and 1220"F for PVC dust cloud. Produces combustible gases above 570*F. Fire conditions produce lydrogen chloride, requiring protective equipment.16ft
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SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
threshold limit value
See Section II
^Bcts or overexposure
^one expected In normal handling. (Processing at high temperatures produces fumes irritating to eyes and respiratory tract* requiring local exhaust).
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Ordinary measures of personal hygiene. (See Section IX). (In case of exposure in hot proce-sing, move to fresh air, flush eyes with water).
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
UNSTABLE STABLE
conditions to avoid Normal processing temperature* about
350F, causes slow darkening and deconposition. Higher X heat increases rate and evolution of HC1.
INCOMPATIBILITY ftteMtMtatOawM)
None in ordinary use. Soluble in certain ketones and organic solvents.
HAZARDOUS decomposition products
Thermal decomposition proc uces 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
Jrst be taken in case materials released or spilled
Sweep up and remove to disposal container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOO
Bury in an approved landfill.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Spacify typM
None required in ordinary handling. See Section IX.
VENTILATION
local exhaust
Torliot process inq. handling.
M,CHF5rfL^t?)ves for hot processing.
^efr^to stack or scrubber.
tfenfilate enclosed spaces. EYE PROTECTION S_ a,fe.ty glasse,s.
other protective equipment None required for ordinary handling. For hot processing local exhaust, safety classes and qloves are recommended.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
OS HA Standardprecautions to be taken in handling and storing 1910.1017(.93q) on vinyl chloride 1 i mi ts exposure to lppm (8 hr av.) and requires monitoring and other precautions in storage, Addling and use of polyvinyl chloride, including labeling "Contains Vinyl Chloride ^ffnyl Chloride is a Cancer-Suspect Agent", excepting "fabricated products" not subject
8to "mass meltin " as defined. New, low monomer content PVC compounds simplify operation
>elow the OSHA .5ppm action level and compliance, assuming normal conditions and ventilation in a processor's work area. Further developments on resins and regulations are pending.
OATE 3/12/84
NAME and TITLE D. GOODMAN, PRODUCT REGULATIONS
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