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Date of Issue : Jun 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : POLYVINYL ALCOHOL Other Names : VINYL ALCOHOL POLYMER UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Textile warp and yarn size, laminating adhesives, molding powders, binder for cosmetic preparations, ceramics, leather, cloth, nonwoven fabrics and paper, paper coatings, greaseproofing paper, emulsifying agent, thickener & stabiliser, photosensitive films, cements and mortars, intermediate for other polyvinyls, imitation sponges, printing inks (glass).
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White to light straw coloured, odourless, granular powder. Formula : (CH2CHOH)m(CH2CHOCOCH3) n Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 5-7 (20 deg C, 4%) Solubility in water : N/A g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Melting point: 170-225 deg C. Specific gravity (water=1): 1.30 - 1.33. Glass transition temperature: 60-80 deg C. Specific heat: 0.4 cal/g/C. Limited oxygen index: 0.225. Bulk density: 0.5-0.7. Refractive index: 1.54-1.56. Heat of combustion: 5900 cal/g. Viscosity: 3.0-67 @ 20 deg C, 4%, 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Although used in both surface coatings and adhesives in contact with foodstuffs, and is used as a postage stamp adhesive and a pharmaceutical binder, it is not a natural food and its metabolism is unknown. Avoid ingestion. Eye
Dust is mildly irritating to the eyes. Skin
Not considered to be a primary skin irritant, having been employed on poultice. Inhaled
Dust causes discomfort if inhaled. Exposure to all nuisance dusts should be avoided to the extent feasible. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Within the lungs, or injected into the body, will behave as a foreign body.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical aid.
Eye
Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
Skin
Seek medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Seek medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral (rat) LD50: >10000 mg/kg.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
None established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Use with local exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear protective clothing including gloves and safety goggles. Use a respirator in dusty conditions.
3.4 Flammability
Combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name POLYVINYL ALCOHOL Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection. Do not allow spilled material to enter waterways. Material is slippery when in contact with water.
Sweep up spilled material and trasfer to suitable containers. Hold for later disposal.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state, and federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Combustible, but a hot flame is needed to cause ignition. Dust may form explosive mixtures in air. Products of decomposition may include acetaldehyde, crotonaldehyde, acetone, acetic acid and other products.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam type extinguishers. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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