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:

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 Poly (Vinyl Chloride)

Chemical Family:

Formula:

C₂H₃CI

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)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

1.40

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 odorless powder

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: 735°F (ASTM D-1929)

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: 

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: Irritation to eyes, nose and throat may be caused by vapors. Long term exposure to Polyvinyl chloride has caused cancer in animals including a rare form of liver cancer. Other target organs include brain, lungs, hem and lyphopoietic. If exposed and irritation persists seek medical attention immediately.

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): Acetals or Acetal Copolymers.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide & Hydrogen Chloride

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: Recommended

Special:

Mechanical:         

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: Avoid prolonged or frequent exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling.

 Last Review: March 2007