SDS

PVC Pipe and Fittings
Date updated: 1/14/14
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date: 12/1/2013 Page 2 of 8
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Keep away from intense heat, flames.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Hazards not otherwise
classified
None known.
Relevant routes of
exposure
Skin, eyes, inhalation.
Inhalation
Melted product is flammable and produces intense heat and dense smoke during
burning. Irritating gases and fumes may be given off during burning or thermal
decomposition.
Skin contact
Gases and fumes evolved during thermal processing or decomposition can cause skin
irritation.
Eye contact Dust can cause eye irritation. Gases and fumes evolved during thermal processing or
decomposition can cause eye irritation.
Ingestion
No data available.
3. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
INGREDIENT
%
WEIGHT PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH
NIOSH REL
Polyvinyl chloride
CAS 9002-86-2
>80% None established
Particulates not otherwise
classified: 15 mg/m3
1 mg/m3
(respirable
fraction)
Particulates not
otherwise
classified:
10 mg/m3
(inhalable
fraction)
None established
Titanium dioxide
CAS 13463-67-7
0-5%
15 mg/m3, total dust
10 mg/m3 TWA
None established
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and
remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Rinse with water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In the event of any complaints or symptoms,
avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes before reuse.
INHALATION: If vapors from excessive heating, burning or decomposition products are inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and
keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular, or if respiratory arrest occurs,
provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing, such as collar, tie, belt, or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition