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:

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Chemical Family:

Formula:

[-CH₂CH(OH)-]_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)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

N/A

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 powder, has a characteristic odor.

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point:  N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

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

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

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Under fire conditions material may decompose to form flammable and/or explosive mixtures in air.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure:

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 £

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Carbon Dioxide & Carbon Monoxide

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur £

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep and collect in a suitable container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site.

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

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

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

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

Special:

Mechanical:  

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Rubber boots, safety shower and eye bath after clean up.

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. Avoid prolonged or frequent exposure.

 Last Review: March 2007