POLYVINYL CHLORIDE 1487
April 2005
Ethylene, chloro-, polymer
CAS No: 9002-86-2
Chloroethylene polymer
RTECS No: KV0350000
PVC
(C2H3Cl)n
Molecular mass: 60 000-150 000
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed
EXPLOSION
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Cough. Avoid inhalation of dust. Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
Skin
Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during
Ingestion
work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert
particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
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1487 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
WHITE POWDER, PELLETS A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached
quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Physical dangers
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with
air. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to
dust particles, resulting in fibrosis (pneumoconiosis).
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes
including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts violently with
fluorine.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: (as dust) 1.5 mg/m3 (Respirable fraction); (DFG 2004).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density: 1.41 g/cm3 Solubility in water: very poor
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
PVC products take many forms, due to additives used in manufacture. The additives can influence the physical and toxicological
properties of this substance. The final product may contain traces of monomer
see ICSC0082 Vinyl chloride.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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