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PRODUCT: Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit/Fittings/Accessories D AT E PREPARED: 5/04

MANUFACTURER: CANTEX, INC.

2101 Southeast 1st Street

Post Office Box 340

Mineral Wells, Texas 76068

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OSHAPEL ACGIH TLV %

PVC materials in conduit or molded form are inert and should not constitute any hazard in normal use or handling.

*THIS PRODUCT DOES X

DOES NOT C O N TAIN TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW

A C T OF 1986 AND OF 40CFR372.

HMIS

HEALTH REACTIVITY FLAMMABILITY

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

BOILING POINT: N.A. SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): 1.42 gms/cc

VAPOR PRESSURE (MM=Hg): N.A. M E LTING POINT: N.A.

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1); N.A. E VAPORATION RATE: N.A.

(butyl acet ate=1)

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: N.A.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT (method used) FLAMMABLE LIMITS

Ingnition Temp. Above 734

F N.A.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: W ater , foam and dry chemicals

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: PVC gives off thick smoke and toxic gasses such as carbon monoxide when

burning. Firefighters must wear self-cont ained breathing apparatus.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Combustion products are hazardous and toxic in nature. Thick smoke may

obscure vision. PVC pipe and conduit will not burn unless supported by other combustible material.

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P R O D U C T: Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit/Fittings/Accessories M A N U FACTURER: D ATE PREPARED: 5/04 CANTEX, INC. 2101 Southeast 1st Street Post Office Box 340 Mineral Wells, Texas 76068 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS O S H A PEL ACGIH TLV % PVC materials in conduit or molded form are inert and should not constitute any hazard in normal use or handling.
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PAGE 2 OF 3 REACTIVITY D ATA STABILITY: STABLE INCOMPATIBILITY: N.A. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE WILL N O T O C C U R HEALTH HAZARD DATA EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Under most circumstances, exposure to PVC pipe materials poses no significant risk to health. During fire, toxic fumes, such as carbon monoxide and other gases are given off which are injurious to all sensitive skin areas and the breathing function.
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PAGE 3 OF 3 SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED: Not applicable to PVC in pipe form. In pelletized, machined shavings or off-cut form, sweep up and place in suitable container for disposal. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: LANDFILL PVC is an inert plastic material. No special disposal procedures are necessary other than complying with local, stae and federal regulations. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Non-toxic nuisance dust mask may be advised in presence of havy saw dusting.