Technical Specifications

VINYL
Threshold limit value - None established
Effects of overexposure - None at room temperature
At processing temperatures vinyl compounds may emit fumes and vapors that are irritating to the respiratory tract,
eyes or skin of some sensitive individuals.
** Emergency and First Aid Procedure
If irritation from exposure to processing fumes persists, remove affected individual, call a physician and provide
suitable protection before re-entry.
Section VI: Reactivity
Stability - Stable
Hazardous Polymerization - Will not occur
Hazardous decomposition products - Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aliphatic
olefins - Trace amounts of benzene and aromatic and aliphatic
hydrocarbons.
Incompatibility - Avoid contact with acetal, acetal copolymers and amines during
processing
Section VII: Spill or Leak
** Vacuum or sweep into a closed container for reuse or disposal. Dispose of in a licensed landfill or by
incineration, If incinerated be aware that hydrogen chloride is generated.
Section VIII: Special Protection Information
Ventilation - Provide effective ventilation to draw fumes away from workers to prevent routine
inhalation
Respiratory Protection - Not normally required
Protective Equipment - Gloves for handling hot materials and safety glasses are recommended for all
industrial work places.
Section IX: Special Precautions
Normal Melt Processing - Provide adequate ventilation to avoid build up of fumes
Clean up - Avoid conditions that will result in significant decomposition caused by excessive
heat history
** Compound at of above normal processing temperatures should not be allowed to accumulate in thick masses,
or it will begin to thermally decompose and to swell due to internal gassing. Molten waste should be collected as
strands or flattened and quenched in cold water. Decomposing metal should be removed to a well ventilated
area, preferable outdoors.
Section X: Transportation
** Vinyl compounds are not classified as hazardous by the US Dept. of Transportation under the Title 49 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, 1983 edition.
Section XI: Hazardous Codes
NFPA 704 HMIS
Health: Moderate Insignificant