RJF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WALLTALKER庐
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY NAME: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.:
RJF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3875 Embassy Parkway CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Tel: (330) 668-7680
TRADE NAME: WALLTALKER庐 MSDS NUMBER: AN#5070
CHEMICAL NAME: Polyvinylchloride/ SYNONYMS: Coated Flexible PVC
Polyfluoroolefin and/or Polychloro-
fluoroolefin Laminate
2. INGREDIENTS
ACGIH OSHA
Component CAS # Percent (TLV) (PEL) Units
The product is defined as Not Est. 100 Not Est. Not Est. Not Est.
an article under OSHA鈥檚
Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Product contains antimony,
barium, and zinc compounds.
No significant exposure
potential exists for these
materials except possibly in
fire situations.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
In its manufactured and shipped state the product is considered non-hazardous. Pick up
released materials and place in appropriate containers for reuse or disposal. Product
involved in fire situations may release toxic combustion products including carbon
monoxide, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids, carbonyl fluoride, and organic and
inorganic materials of unknown composition and toxicity. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment and keep unnecessary individuals up wind of the area. Cool product
in or near fires with a water spray or fog if appropriate for the surrounding fire. Any
wastes generated during cleanup operations should be evaluated with respect to hazardous
and solid waste regulations and disposed of in a properly permitted facility in accordance
with all local, state, and federal regulations.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
In its manufactured and shipped state the product is considered non-hazardous. Dusts and/or particulate matter
may be generated during mechanical handling while fumes and vapors may be generated during high
temperature processing operations.
Eye: Particulate matter and fumes and vapors may cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Particulate matter and fumes and vapors may cause irritation.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to be a route of entry into the body.
Ingestion: Not expected to be a major route of entry. Ingestion of large quantities of
particulate matter may cause gastrointestinal distress.
Inhalation: Particulate matter and fumes and vapors may cause irritation of the mouth,
throat, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. See Section 11.
Chronic & Carcinogenicity: Prolonged contact with dusts and particulate matter that may
be generated by mechanical abrasion may cause dermatitis. Prolonged exposure to high
concentrations of product dusts, as with any nuisance particulate matter, may cause a
benign pneumoconiosis with resultant decrease in lung function. See Section 11.
The components of the product have not been identified as carcinogens or potential
carcinogens.
Prolonged exposures to high concentrations of particulate matter and fumes and vapors may
possibly aggravate pre-existing skin and lung disorders.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be
administered. If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be started
immediately. Seek medical attention.
Eyes: Flush with tepid water for at least 20 minutes holding the eyelids wide open. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Remove any contaminated clothing and launder thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion: Not expected to be an important route of entry into the body. If large
amounts of particulate matter are ingested it may cause gastrointestinal distress. Seek
medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: NA LEL: NA UEL: NA AUTO IGN. TEMP.: NA
Use water, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide to extinguish fires involving the product.
Product in or near fires should be cooled with a water spray or fog if compatible with the
other materials involved in the fire. A self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
operating in the positive pressure mode and full fire fighting protective clothing should
be worn for combating fires. See Section 10 for decomposition products that might be
expected in fire situations.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Pick up product and return to original packing if reusable. If not reusable, place in DOT
approved containers for disposal. Any wastes generated during cleanup operations should
be evaluated with respect to hazardous and solid waste regulations and disposed of in a
properly permitted facility in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store product at ambient temperatures out of contact with the elements. Keep from contact
with strong mineral acids and oxidizers. Dusts and/or particulate matter that may be
generated during handling or processing should be cleaned up by vacuuming or wet mopping.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL - PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Not generally required. If significant amounts of dusts are
generated during processing or handling, the need for local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
should be evaluated by a professional industrial hygienist. Design details for local
exhaust ventilation systems may be found in the latest edition of "Industrial Ventilation:
A Manual of Recommended Practice" published by the ACGIH Committee on Industrial
Ventilation, P.O. Box 16153, Lansing, MI 48910. Local exhaust ventilation systems should
be designed by a professional engineer.
RESPIRATORY: Respiratory protection is not generally required. If appreciable dusts are
generated during handling or processing, the operation should be evaluated by a
professional industrial hygienist to determine the need for respiratory protection. If
respiratory protection is deemed necessary, use, as a minimum, a NIOSH approved 1/2
facepiece respirator equipped with cartridges approved for particulate matter with an
exposure limit of not less than 0.05 mg/M3. If hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or
carbonyl fluoride, cited in Section 11, may be present at concentrations in excess of
established exposure limits, a full facepiece respirator equipped with cartridges approved
for organic vapors, acid gasses, as well as particulate matter should be used.
EYE PROTECTION: Where eye contact is possible with particulate matter, safety glasses
with side shields are recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Polymeric gloves are recommended to prevent irritation.
GENERAL: A polymeric coated apron or other body covering is recommended where there is a
possibility of regular work clothing becoming contaminated with the product. All soiled
or dirty clothing and personal protective equipment should be thoroughly cleaned before
reuse.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE & PHYSICAL STATE: Various MELT POINT: ND
Colors 鈥? Polyfluoroolefin and/or Poly-
chlorofluoroolefin Coated Vinyl Wall
Covering
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA EVAPORATION RATE BuOAC = 1: NA
ODOR: None SPECIFIC GRAVITY/BULK DENSITY: 1.4 - 1.5
VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Volatile BOILING POINT: NA
SOLUBILITY (H2O): Insoluble pH: NA
OTHER: NA
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY & POLYMERIZATION: Product is stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Avoid contact with strong mineral acids and
oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May produce dense smoke, oxides of carbon, hydrochloric
and hydrofluoric acids, carbonyl fluoride, low molecular weight organic species whose
composition and toxicity has not been characterized, and metal oxide fumes.
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY: Polyvinylchloride (PVC) dusts may form weakly explosive mixtures in
air. It is, however, highly unlikely that such mixtures can be formed under normal and
expected conditions of use and if normal precautions are taken.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PVC materials have a very low acute toxicity. PVC materials have an acute LD50 in rats of
greater than 10 grams per kilogram of body weight. The polyhaloolefin coatings have an
acute LD50 in rats of approximately 7 grams per kilogram of body weight. The product, as
with all PVC materials, may contain <5 ppm of residual vinyl chloride monomer, which has
been identified as a human carcinogen. Industrial hygiene studies have shown that, under
normal and expected conditions of use of PVC materials, exposures are well below
applicable limits specified in 29 CFR 1910.1017. See Section 15.
The fumes released by the overheating or burning of fluoro- or chlorofluoroolefin coating
can cause irritation of the eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. The
respiratory effects may be delayed for several hours. Inhalation of these fumes may cause
polymer fume fever, a flu-like illness with chills, fever, and sometimes a cough that
lasts for approximately 24 hours. Combustion or thermal decomposition of the coating may
result in the release of hydrofluoric acid, which can be highly irritating to the eyes,
skin, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. The TLV is 3 ppm and the IDLH
concentration is 30 ppm. Low level exposures may cause choking and coughing possibly
followed by, after a symptomless period of 1 to 2 days, fever, chills, difficult
breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema. Acute or chronic exposure to hydrofluoric acids
may cause kidney and/or liver damage. Carbonyl fluoride (TLV = 2 ppm) is rapidly
hydrolyzed by water to carbon dioxide and hydrofluoric acid. Studies indicate that the
mode of action of carbonyl fluoride is consistent with that of hydrofluoric acid.
Hydrochloric acid vapors are extremely irritating to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and
respiratory tract. The TLV is 5 ppm (C) and the IDLH concentration is 50 ppm. See
Section 8.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Detailed studies have not been conducted concerning the environmental fate of the product.
It is, however, not expected to present a hazard to aquatic and terrestrial flora and
fauna.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The product is not considered hazardous under current EPA hazardous waste regulations.
Disposal by recycling is the preferred method of disposal. Alternatively, the product may
be disposed of in an approved landfill. All wastes should be evaluated in conjunction
with applicable solid and hazardous waste regulations, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedures (TCLP), and disposed of as appropriate. Empty containers will contain product
residues. Observe proper safety and handling precautions. Do not allow empty containers
to be used for any purpose except to store and ship original product. It is the user's
responsibility to dispose of all wastes in accordance with all local, state, and federal
regulations at properly permitted or authorized facilities.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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DOT Classification: Not currently regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Antimony, barium and zinc compounds are reportable under Section 313 of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. The products may contain up to 2% antimony,
barium, and/or zinc compounds.
OSHA Hazard Communication Classification for dusts and fumes and vapors: Irritant, Skin
Hazard, Lung Hazard.
SARA Title III Classification for dusts and fumes and vapors: Acute Health Hazard,
Chronic Health Hazard.
The residual vinyl chloride monomer in the products has been listed as Substances Known to
Cause Cancer by the State of California and as an Extraordinarily Hazardous Substances by
the State of Massachusetts.
Exposure to vinyl chloride is regulated by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.1017. Users of the
products are urged to obtain and read these standards to determine how their operations
may be affected. See Section 11.
WHMIS Classification: Non-hazardous
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Est. = Not Established; N.A. = Not Applicable; N.D. = Not Determined
HMIS Classifications: Health = 1; Fire = 1; Reactivity = 0
All components of the product are included in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
inventory.
Prepared by Clayton Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Date of Issue: August 5, 1999 Date of Latest Revision: --------
Notice From RJF International. The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only
to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with
any other material or in any process. The opinions expressed herein are those of
qualified experts within RJF International. We believe that the information contained
herein is current as of the date of issue of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the
use of this information and these opinions and the conditions of use of the product are
not within the control of RJF International, it is the users obligation to determine
conditions of safe use of the product.
RJF International requests the users of this product study this Material Safety Data Sheet
and become aware of product hazards and safety information. To promote safe use of this
product, users should notify their employees, agents, and contractors of the information
on this Material Safety Data Sheet and any product hazards and safety information.
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