POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Number: P5282 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Polyvinyl alcohol; PVA; Polyvinol; ethenol homopolymer
CAS No.: 9002-89-5
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures.
Chemical Formula: [ -CH2CHOH- ]n
Product Codes: U227, U228, U229, U232
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 < 1% No
Polyvinyl Alcohol 9002-89-5 > 95% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY FORM COMBUSTIBLE DUST CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR. NUISANCE
DUST.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 0 - None
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 0 - None
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Dust may be formed under certain conditions of use. Treat as a nuisance
dust. When heated above 200C, fumes irritating the eyes nose, throat will
be evolved. Symptoms may include tears in the eyes with itching, redness,
burning pain in throat and nose.
Ingestion:
Not expected to be a health hazard via ingestion.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Mechanical irritation only.
Chronic Exposure:
No human data. Animal studies showed a drop in hemoglobin and
erythrocyte(red blood cell) number with eventual complete coagulation
inhibition. There is the possibility of carcinogenicity as seen in some
animal studies.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Not expected to require first aid measures.
Skin Contact:
Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
Eye Contact:
Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 79C (174F) OC
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or
by contact with an ignition source. Minimum dust cloud ignition
temperature: 450C (842F).
Explosion:
Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the
presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Maximum explosion pressure: 78 lb./sq. in.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the
air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent
scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal
and place in a closed container.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Separate from incompatibilities. Avoid
dust formation and control ignition sources. Employ grounding, venting and
explosion relief provisions in accord with accepted engineering practices
in any process capable of generating dust and/or static electricity. Empty
only into inert or non-flammable atmosphere. Emptying contents into a
non-inert atmosphere where flammable vapors may be present could cause a
flash fire or explosion due to electrostatic discharge.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
15 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction for nuisance dusts.
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
10 mg/m3 total dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica for
Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC).
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be
worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use
concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece dust/mist respirator may
be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White free-flowing granules.
Odor:
Mild odor.
Solubility:
Moderately soluble.
Specific Gravity:
1.19 - 1.31
pH:
Aqueous solution is neutral or slightly acid.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
ca. 200C (ca. 392F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Complete combustion will emit carbon dioxide and water when heated to
decomposition. Incomplete combustion gives in addition carbon monoxide and
oxidation products, including organic acids, aldehydes and alcohol.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: > 20 gm/kg. Investigated as a tumorigen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) No No None
Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) No No 3
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) Yes No Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) Yes Yes No Yes
Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) No No Yes No
Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) 5000 U154 No
Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Mixture / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 0 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! MAY FORM COMBUSTIBLE DUST CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR. NUISANCE DUST.
Label Precautions:
Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid dust cloud in presence of an ignition source.
Maintain adequate ventilation.
Label First Aid:
Not applicable.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Mixture. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
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