INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Di (2-ethylhexyl phthalate)

5mg/m3

5mg/m3

N/A

117-81-7

Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM)

1 ppm

<.5 ppm

N/A

75-01-4

BOILING POINT:

N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

1.25-1.50

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

Not Determined

MELTING POINT:

N/A

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

>1

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

<1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Not soluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Smooth viscous liquid with aromatic odor.

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

>400 TCC

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

Not determined

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG  x

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Irritating toxic oxides of carbon, nitrogen and cadmium may form at high temperatures.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Self contained breathing apparatus must be worn while fighting chemical fires.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Strong acids, alkalies, oxidizers.

Hazardous Decomposition:

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur  xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

Extreme temperatures, humidity.

INGESTION:  

May cause nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal disturbances.

EYES:                  

Irritation and tearing of the eyes.

INHALATION:       

Irritation of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract and lung tissue.

SKIN:

May cause dermatitis of the skin.

INGESTION:

If conscious induce vomiting.  Seek medical care.

EYES:

Flush with plenty of water.  If irritation persists seek medical attention.

INHALATION:

Remove to fresh air.

SKIN:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Absorb the spill with absorbents such as vermiculite.  Store in closed containers clearly identified as chemical waste.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Although not classified as hazardous waste this material should not be disposed of along with ordinary waste.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Store away from moisture and heat.  Elevated temperatures thicken product and shorten useful life.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

Wear chemical impervious clothing and gloves during cleanup.  Do not cut, grind or weld empty containers.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

None required under normal conditions.

VENTILATION:

Good mechanical ventilation must be provided to keep vapor concentrations below prescribed levels.

LOCAL EXHAUST:

N/A

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Chemical resistant neoprene type.

EYE PROTECTION:

Splash proof chemical goggles recommended.

HEALTH:  1

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  1

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  0

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS