Ethenol, homopolymer
(CH2CHOH)n
Molecular mass: Polymer, variable molecular mass
ICSC # 1489
CAS # 9002-89-5
RTECS # TR8100000
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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, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, 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.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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Exposure
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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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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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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 suitable containers.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong acids.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
TO WHITE
SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
and
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
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Reacts
with
oxidants
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strong acids
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
May cause mechanical irritation
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): > 200°C
Density: 1.19-1.31
g/cm3
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Solubility in water: good
Flash point:
79°C o.c.
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Environmental
Data
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This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to fish.
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N O T E S
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Other melting points: 212-267°C
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1489
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POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
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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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