Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Poly (Vinyl Acetate)

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 

Chemical Family:

Formula:

(C4H6O)n

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

 

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

300°F

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

1.19

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

Appearance & Odor:  White solid, softening point 130°

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media:  Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder and foam.

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  There is no explosion hazard, but material will support combustion once ignited.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: LD50 500mg/kg. Recommended dust level 10mg m3

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful if inhaled, ingested or absorbed by the skin.

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site.

Waste Disposal Method: Mix waste with combustible carrier and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber. Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): OSHA/MSHA approved respirator

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:  

 

Special:

Mechanical:   Recommended      

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Safety shower and eye bath

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling.

 Last Review: March 2007