Ethylene, chloro-, polymer
Chloroethylene polymer
PVC
(C2H3Cl)n
Molecular mass: 60 000-150 000
ICSC # 1487
CAS # 9002-86-2
RTECS # KV0350000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Avoid inhalation of dust.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
POWDER
, PELLETS
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
hydrogen chloride
and
phosgene
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Reacts
violently with
fluorine.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: (as dust) 1.5 mg/m3 (Respirable fraction); (DFG 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles
, resulting in fibrosis (pneumoconiosis).
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Physical
Properties
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Density: 1.41
g/cm3
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Solubility in water:
very poor
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1487
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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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