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:

Polyvinylpyridine

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Poly (2-vinylpyridine)

Chemical Family:

Cyclic Nitrogen Compound

Formula:

C₄H₉(C₆H₉N)_nH

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

Products of Combustion: Carbon & Nitrogen Oxide

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

Soluble

Appearance & Odor:  White powder to off white powder

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:  Treat as a combustible material

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: No known signs or symptoms of acute exposure other than those represented elsewhere in the MSDS.

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, acids, bases and reducing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Carbon Dioxide & Carbon Monoxide 

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 and collect in a suitable container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site. Use absorbent materials: clay, sawdust, kitty litter or fuller's earth

Waste Disposal Method: Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

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

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:  

Special:

Mechanical:   Recommended

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Wear chemical and flame resistant clothing

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

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

Other Precautions: Avoid all contact. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash before reuse.

 Last Review: March 2007