Product Name: M16-42 Resin
Chemical Description: Hydroxyl-modified vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate terpolymer
SDS Number: 2024-00116
Manufacturer: Leading Specialty Polymers Supplier
Address: 4100 Polymer Drive, Industry City, State, ZIP
Telephone: +1-800-555-1234
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC +1-800-424-9300
Product Use: Industrial coating and ink binder, adhesive formulations
Email: safety@polymer-supplier.com
Globally Harmonized System Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixture with air, generating risk in confined spaces
Health Hazards: Minor irritation possible through skin or eye contact, inhalation of dust could cause respiratory discomfort, generally low toxicity
Signal Word: None
Pictograms: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid creating dust, use in a well-ventilated area, prevent contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure
Other Hazards: Combustible as a dust, fine particulate might pose inhalation risk, environmental spill could impact aquatic environments if not contained
Chemical Composition: Hydroxyl-modified vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate terpolymer
Vinyl Chloride Content: 70%–85% (by weight)
Vinyl Acetate Content: 10%–28% (by weight)
Hydroxyl Functional Groups: 0.5%–3% (by weight)
CAS Number (Base Polymer): 9002-86-2
Potential Impurities: Monomer residues, stabilizers below 1%, trace residual solvents below 0.5%
Additives: None typical
General Advice: Take affected person out of exposure area; keep comfortable and warm
Skin Contact: Rinse with soap and water until all material is removed; wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of clean water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids; seek medical attention if discomfort continues
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, monitor for persistent symptoms; seek medical consultation if shortness of breath develops or irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person; seek medical attention for symptoms
Important Symptoms and Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract if exposed to dust
Immediate Medical Attention: Not usually required unless significant irritation occurs
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-pressure water jets may cause dust dispersal
Hazards from Combustion: Burning releases hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, trace phosgene possible in incomplete combustion
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing, avoid inhaling fumes
Special Procedures: Move containers from fire area if safe, prevent runoff from entering water systems, cool containers exposed to flames with water spray
Explosion Hazard: Fine dust in air can form explosive mixtures, minimize dust accumulation
Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation or skin contact, evacuate unprotected personnel
Protective Equipment: Use dust mask (N95 or greater), protective gloves, eye protection, avoid open flames
Environmental Measures: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so, avoid discharge into drains or watercourses
Spill Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum up material using equipment with HEPA filter, minimize dust generation, place in labeled disposal container
Decontamination: Wash spill area thoroughly with water once bulk of material is removed
Disposal: Dispose of per relevant environmental regulations; avoid uncontrolled discharge
Safe Handling Advice: Handle in areas with adequate ventilation, minimize dust creation and accumulation, do not eat, drink or smoke while using
Technical Measures: Ground and bond containers to prevent static buildup, implement good housekeeping practices
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat or ignition sources
Container Materials: Use containers made of steel or plastic compatible with vinyl resins
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, uncontrolled contact with amines or alkalis
Special Requirements: Protect from direct sunlight and moisture, keep away from food and drink
Exposure Limits: No exposure limit established for terpolymer; limit dust as “nuisance dust” (OSHA: 15 mg/m³ total, 5 mg/m³ respirable fraction)
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust at process points; maintain adequate general ventilation
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved particulate respirator (N95-P100) for dusty conditions
Eye/Face Protection: Chemical safety glasses or goggles, use face shield under high-dust circumstances
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves (nitrile, neoprene), long sleeves
Other Protection: Wash hands after handling, do not wear contaminated clothing at home, provide eyewash stations in handling areas
Appearance: White to off-white powder, slight characteristic odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Neutral (in dispersion)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (solid polymer)
Melting Point: Softening range, typically 160–200 °C
Flash Point: Not determined (combustible as dust)
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Dust form is combustible
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Solvents: Soluble in esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature: >400 °C
Decomposition Temperature: >180 °C (hydrogen chloride evolution on thermal decomposition)
Explosion Properties: Dust may be explosive when dispersed in air
Bulk Density: 350–600 kg/m³
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions with typical materials of construction
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature, open flame, strong oxidizers, static discharge, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, amines
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes on burning or extreme heating
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low for anticipated industrial exposure levels; not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Routes of Exposure: Eyes, skin, inhalation, accidental ingestion
Symptoms of Overexposure: Temporary mild irritation of eyes or skin, inhaling dust may cause coughing
Chronic Toxicity: No chronic health effects identified under normal use
Sensitization: Not sensitizing in animal models
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not known to be mutagenic or carcinogenic as a finished polymer, contains no free vinyl chloride above reporting limits
Special Remarks: Residual monomer content measured below regulatory thresholds
Ecotoxocity: Non-toxic to aquatic life at concentrations relevant for typical accidental releases, not readily biodegradable
Persistence and Degradability: Resin persists in the environment, resists rapid decomposition
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low, due to high molecular weight and low solubility
Mobility in Soil: Low, remains bound to soils or sediments
Other Adverse Effects: Pellet or powder form may cause physical hazard to aquatic or terrestrial organisms if released in bulk
Relevant Regulations: Manage under local chemical release rules, take steps to minimize environmental release from process plants and spills
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose through licensed industrial waste service, incinerate at suitable facility with controls for HCl capture, landfilling only in compliance with local authority regulations
Container Disposal: Empty containers fully before recycling, dispose in accordance with chemical waste regulations
Recycling: Product can be recycled in some industrial streams if uncontaminated
Special Disposal Requirements: Do not discharge into surface water or drains; refer to state or federal EPA guidelines for vinyl-containing wastes
UN Number: None assigned
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not considered environmentally hazardous for transport
Specific Precautions for User: Avoid generating dust during transit and handling, transport in sealed packaging, secure loads to prevent shifting and spillage
OSHA Status: Not regulated as hazardous
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Listed, all components comply
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Registered as polymer; monomer compliance maintained
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Non-hazardous
California Proposition 65: No components above regulatory thresholds require warning
Other State or Country-Specific Regulations: Follow all relevant national and local requirements for registration, labeling, and safe use
Product Safety Evaluation: Based on available data, resin considered safe for designated industrial uses with responsible workplace practice and control of airborne particulates
