Product Name: LA Resin
Chemical Family: Vinyl-based Copolymer
Synonyms: Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, VCM-VA copolymer
Recommended Use: Manufacturing of plastics, adhesives, coatings, inks
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Product Form: Powder, granules, or pellets, color may vary from white to off-white
CAS Number: 9003-22-9 (for reference to base polymer)
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS based on supplied data
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause slight irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract upon prolonged or repeated contact
Precautionary Statements: Use local ventilation, avoid breathing dust, minimize contact with skin and eyes
Symptoms of Exposure: Dust may cause coughing, sneezing, transient eye or skin redness
Label Elements: None required under GHS or OSHA, but contain general safety and contact information on packaging
Other Hazards: Fine dust may form explosive mixture with air under certain conditions
Pictograms: None mandated, consider ‘dust hazard’ icon for workplace awareness
Substances: Mixture
Main Components: Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer 98–100% by weight
Other Minor Additives: Processing aids, stabilizers – specific proprietary components may be included in small quantities (usually less than 2%)
Impurities: May contain trace amounts of unreacted monomers such as vinyl chloride <1 ppm
CAS Numbers: Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer 9003-22-9, Vinyl chloride monomer 75-01-4, Vinyl acetate monomer 108-05-4
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water, seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink water if able, access medical care if symptoms occur
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, support breathing as needed, get medical help for persistent respiratory symptoms
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically, monitor for dust inhalation effects, no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2 as appropriate for surrounding materials
Specific Hazards: Copolymer is combustible, can release hazardous gases such as HCl, CO, CO2, and small amounts of organic acid vapors when burned
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear to guard from thermal decomposition gases
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possible traces of phosgene under incomplete combustion conditions
Special Procedures: Avoid inhaling fumes, cool exposed containers with water spray, prevent run-off from entering storm sewers or waterways
Flammability: Not easily ignited but will burn when subjected to open flame, melts and decomposes under high heat
Explosion Risk: Fine dust in air can form explosive mixtures; good housekeeping reduces this risk
Personal Precautions: Wear dust mask, suitable gloves, and eye protection to reduce dust inhalation/skin exposure
Spill Containment: Avoid generating airborne dust, sweep or vacuum up material and transfer to properly labeled container for disposition
Cleanup Methods: Clean area using damp methods or vacuum approved for combustible dust, do not use compressed air
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering sewers, surface water, or soil, comply with local spill reporting requirements
Disposal: Collect for reuse, recycling, or disposal at approved facility, follow community waste regulations
Other Measures: Notify relevant authorities if significant quantities released to environment
Handling: Maintain adequate ventilation, handle in well-ventilated place, avoid dust generation, use personal protective equipment as workplace needs dictate, never eat, drink, or smoke in processing area
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before breaks and after work, change out of contaminated clothing before leaving work area
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, keep containers tightly closed and labeled, store away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers; avoid storing near flame or heat sources
Fire Precautions: Ground/bond containers and equipment to prevent hazardous static discharge, minimize stored quantities of dust in air
Storage Life: Stable for at least 2 years under recommended conditions
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV for finished copolymer, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) ACGIH TLV 1 ppm TWA, OSHA PEL 1 ppm (ceiling 5 ppm)
Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep dust below occupational limits, in dusty environments use process enclosure or mechanical exhaust
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved dust respirator if concentrations exceed recommended limits or process generates airborne dust
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles if dust generation is likely
Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved clothing as necessary to reduce contact risk
Other Controls: Shower and eye stations at exposed work sites, routine environmental and personnel dust monitoring
Workplace Controls: Good housekeeping practices, routine checks on dust accumulation, proper employee training for dust hazards
Appearance: White or off-white powder, granules, or pellets
Odor: Faint, plastic-like odor
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water)
Melting Point: 175 – 220°C (typical softening point range)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (polymer decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Above 300°C (estimated)
Flammability: Not highly flammable, can burn in strong flame
Explosion Limits: Dust can explode at concentrations above minimum explosive concentration, typically 30-60 g/m³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: 1.30 – 1.35 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ketones, esters, and some chlorinated hydrocarbons
Partition Coefficient: Not determined (polymer)
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Decomposition Temperature: >220°C (liberates HCl, acetic acid)
Stability: Chemically stable under normal conditions, sensitive to strong thermal sources, degrades under prolonged UV or heat exposure
Reactivity: Inert under regular processing, reacts with strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization under storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, flames, sparks, and static, UV radiation, humidity above recommended levels
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, acetic acid, trace phosgene at high temperatures
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, and oxidizers promote decomposition
Oxidizing/reducing Agents: Can cause thermal breakdown, avoid mixing with such substances during cleaning or in accidental spills
Acute Toxicity: Data from polymer itself shows low toxicity, LD50 (oral, rat) >5000 mg/kg, inhalation exposure may irritate respiratory system
Chronic Exposure: Animal studies on base polymer do not indicate chronic toxic effects, long-term dust exposure potentially causes respiratory irritation
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Non-corrosive, dust may cause mild mechanical irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust particles may cause redness, tearing, or discomfort
Respiratory Sensitization: No known reports of respiratory allergy
Carcinogenicity: Finished polymer not classifiable, extremely low monomer residual below thresholds; IARC classifies vinyl chloride monomer as carcinogenic (Group 1), present at <1 ppm in finished resin
Mutagenicity/Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence for copolymer, monomer toxicity not considered relevant at finished resin concentrations
Other Effects: Prolonged dust exposure could aggravate asthma or chronic lung conditions
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as hazardous, no known acute or chronic toxicity to aquatic organisms at environmental concentrations expected from industrial use
Persistence/Degradability: Material is persistent, expected to remain as solid in soil or water, slow to degrade under natural conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Does not bioaccumulate, due to high molecular weight and low mobility
Mobility in Soil: Remains in particulate phase, minimal migration potential in ground or surface water, inert in landfill
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant ozone depletion, aquatic toxicity, or endocrine disruption effects; microplastics release is possible during improper waste management
Environmental Fate: May fragment physically into microplastics if left on surface soils or in aquatic environments
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, capable of recycling in industrial polymer processing
Recommended Disposal: Recycle as processable scrap, landfill only if recycling unavailable, avoid incineration without scrubbers as thermal decomposition releases hazardous gases
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers can be reused, recycled, or disposed per local requirements, ensure all packaging is free from remaining material
Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into surface water or sewer system, avoid open burning
Disposal Code: Check with local waste disposal authorities; not hazardous waste under US RCRA or Europe’s waste directives
UN Number: Not regulated as a dangerous good under ADR, IMDG, IATA, DOT
Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: None under UN model regulations
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture, excessive heat, and physical damage during transportation, use dust-proof packaging
Transport in Bulk: Follow best practices for polymer granules or powders, prevent accidental release to environment
Labeling Requirements: Standard product and company identification mandatory, no hazard pictograms required
Chemical Inventory Status: Listed in TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), ENCS (Japan), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), and other international chemical inventories
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA criteria
SARA Title III: Not listed under Section 313; minimal monomer residual below reporting threshold
California Proposition 65: Finished copolymer is exempt, but trace vinyl chloride monomer included on Proposition 65 list
WHMIS Status (Canada): Not controlled
Labeling: General product, safety, and handling labels required on containers
Other Regulation: Conforms to RoHS, REACH regulations on restricted substances, product safety data available to downstream users as per GHS/CLP
