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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
SYNONYMS
(C2H3Cl)x, "ethene chloro homopolymer", "ethylene, chloro-, polymers",
"fabricated PVC", "chloroethene chloroethylene homopolymer", "polyvinyl chloride
resin", "poly vinyl chloride", "poly(chloroethylene)
"unplasticised PVC",
PRODUCT USE
Large volume commercial plastic as rigid or plasticised PVC. As clear or
coloured rigid PVC or uPVC (unplasticised PVC) which has been compounded with
lubricants, impact modifiers, stabilisers and then heat formed by: injection
moulded into solid shapes, pipes, plumbing fittings; blow moulded as containers,
bottles: extruded as sheet, film, packaging. As clear or coloured plasticised
PVC which is been compounded with pigments, plasticisers, stabilisers and heat
formed to give film, tubing, fabrics. May also be used in dispersion as
organosol or plastisol.
SUPPLIER
Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
HAZARD RATINGS
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to
the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Do not breathe dust.
Avoid contact with skin.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
polyvinyl chloride polymer < 90
NOTE: may contain residual as
vinyl chloride 75-01-4 Trace ^
stabilizers Not spec.
No other ingredient information supplied.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
鈥? If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
鈥? If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
鈥? Observe the patient carefully.
鈥? Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious
鈥? Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
鈥? Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
鈥? Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from
eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
鈥? If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
鈥? Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed,
where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
鈥? Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if
necessary.
鈥? Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Dry chemical powder.
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) (where regulations permit).
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
鈥? Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
鈥? DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
鈥? Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
鈥? If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
鈥? Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Will not burn, but heat produces highly toxic fumes/vapours.
Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
Self-extinguishing, once the source of ignition is removed.
Does not burn without an external flame.
NOTE: Burns with intense heat. Produces melting, flowing, burning liquid and
dense acrid black smoke.
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of highly discomforting hydrogen
chloride.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids,
chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM
None
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
鈥? Clean up all spills immediately.
鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
鈥? Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator.
鈥? Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
鈥? Sweep up or
鈥? Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during
storage and use).
鈥? Place in clean drum then flush area with water.
MAJOR SPILLS
鈥? Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.
鈥? Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.
鈥? Recover product wherever possible. Avoid generating dust.
鈥? Sweep / shovel up.
鈥? If required, wet with water to prevent dusting.
鈥? Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.
鈥? Wash area down with large quantity of water and prevent runoff into drains.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
polyvinyl chloride 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
polyvinyl chloride 300 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
polyvinyl chloride 18 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
polyvinyl chloride 6 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
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+ + + + + +
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Avoid generating and breathing dust.
鈥? Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
鈥? When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
鈥? Avoid physical damage to containers.
鈥? Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Work clothes should be laundered separately.
鈥? Use good occupational work practice.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
鈥? Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Multi ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag
NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so
that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all
containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by
manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Segregate from amines.
Avoid contact with acetal or acetal copolymers and with amine
containing materials during processing.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Store in original containers.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
鈥? Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
鈥? Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm m5/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
_________________________ ________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia Exposure polyvinyl 10
Standards chloride
The following materials had no OELs on our record under the following CAS or Chemwatch (CW) numbers
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Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm m5/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
_________________________ ________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
polyvinyl chloride: No data available for CAS:9002-86-2
OES TWA: 10 mg/m鲁 total inhalable dust
OES TWA: 4 mg/m鲁 respirable dust
MAK Value: 1.5 mg/m鲁 - fine dust respirable
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=0.00033 (VINYL.CHLORIDE)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the
Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed
individuals are aware by
smell that the Exposure
Standard (TLV-TWA for
example) is being
"reached " even when
distracted by working
activities
B 26-550 As """A""" for 50-90% of
persons being distracted
C 1-26 As """A""" for less than
50% of persons being
distracted
D 0.18-1 10-50% of persons aware
of being tested perceive
by smell that the
Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As """D""" for less than
10% of persons aware of
being tested
.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens
or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This
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should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of
chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation
immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be
removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed
in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
鈥? Barrier cream and Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? Eyewash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half-Face Full-Face Powered Air
Respirator Respirator Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air-line* -- PAPR-P1 -
50 x ES Air-line** P2 PAPR-P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air-line* -
100+ x ES - Air-line** PAPR-P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and
conditions of use determine the type of personal
protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or
crystals; even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will
be powdered by mutual friction.
鈥? Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and
recirculation of particulates in the workplace.
鈥? If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air
could occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might
consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption
cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
鈥? Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by
bonding and grounding.
鈥? Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may
require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities
which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air
required to efficiently remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
direct "spray " spray painting in 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)
shallow "booths " drum "filling "
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conveyer "loading " crusher "dusts "
gas discharge (active generation into
zone of rapid air motion)
grinding " abrasive "blasting " 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
"tumbling " high speed wheel generated
dusts (released at high initial
velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or 1: Disturbing room air currents
favourable to capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
nuisance value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in 4: Small hood-local control only
motion
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the
opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the
square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the
air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after
reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10 m/s (800-2000 f/min)
for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the extraction
point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or
used.
Area where polymer is heat processed should be ventilated to remove vapour,
fumes released during all stages of processing.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Off-white granules or powder of thermoplastic polymer with little or no
odour; does not mix with in water. Resistant to dilute alkalies and acids.
Dissolved by some strong organic solvents i.e. tetrahydrofuran and MEK.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Molecular Weight: >10000 Boiling Range (掳C): Not available
Melting Range (掳C): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.1-1.6
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible
Volatile Component (%vol): Nil @ 38 C. Evaporation Rate: Non Volatile
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >2 Flash Point (掳C): >350
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available
State: Divided solid
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Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
The material is regarded as non-toxic but may be harmful if swallowed in large
quantity.
EYE
The dust may be discomforting to the eyes.
The vapour from heated material is discomforting to the eyes.
SKIN
The dust is non-irritating to the skin but may cause drying of the skin if
exposure is prolonged.
Molten material is capable of causing thermal burns.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
The dust may be discomforting to the upper respiratory tract.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The vapour from heated material is highly discomforting to the upper respiratory
tract if inhaled and if exposure is prolonged.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of generated dust, skin
contact and inhalation of fumes from the heated material.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for polyvinyl chloride.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
鈥? Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM
None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN,IATA,IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
polyvinyl chloride (CAS: 9002-86-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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