Product Name: VMC Resin, Carboxyl-Modified Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Common Synonyms: Carboxyl-Vinyl Copolymer, Modified PVAc Copolymer
Recommended use: Used in coatings, adhesives, inks, and specific plastics applications
Company Identification: Manufacturer name, address, phone number, and emergency contact information
Product Code: Specify per packaging or shipment
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS; avoid inhalation of dust or particles
Most important hazards: Dust may irritate respiratory passages and eyes. Heated material may release hydrogen chloride or acetic acid vapors.
Label elements: None required for dust-free solid. For powders, use standard dust hazard pictogram.
Potential health effects: Shortness of breath, coughing, eye irritation on direct contact.
Undesirable fire behavior: Emits toxic vapors under fire, including HCl and acetic acid.
Main Ingredients: Vinyl Chloride (as incorporated in polymer), Vinyl Acetate, Carboxyl Modifiers
Chemical nature: Carboxyl-functionalized copolymer resin
Chemical formula: Proprietary copolymer structure
Impurities contributing to hazard: Residual monomers below threshold limits
CAS Numbers: Vinyl Chloride: 75-01-4 (polymerized form), Vinyl Acetate: 108-05-4 (polymerized form)
Typical content: Vinyl Chloride 60–90%, Vinyl Acetate 10–40%, Carboxyl Modifier <5%
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye contact: Flush thoroughly with cool water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel.
Most important symptoms: Itching, redness, coughing, sneezing, eye discomfort
Advice to physician: Treat symptomatically, monitor for irritation or allergic reaction.
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, water spray, dry chemical, CO₂
Unsuitable agents: Direct water stream may spread burning resin
Specific hazards: Heated resin emits hydrogen chloride, acetic acid; dense black smoke may reduce visibility
Protective equipment for firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear.
Explosion risk: Dust in high concentrations may create combustion risk.
Advice for firefighters: Evacuate nonessential personnel. Cool fire-exposed containers.
Personal precautions: Wear dust mask, safety goggles, gloves; avoid raising dust
Environmental precautions: Prevent discharge into sewers or waterways
Methods for containment: Collect in suitable containers for disposal. Sweep up spills to reduce slipping hazard.
Methods for cleaning up: Wet sweeping or HEPA vacuuming recommended to minimize airborne dust
Decontamination procedures: Wash area with ample water after spill clean-up.
Precautions for safe handling: Minimize dust generation, use with local exhaust, avoid skin and eye contact
Advice on general occupational hygiene: Prohibit eating, drinking, smoking in handling area; wash hands before meals
Storage conditions: Store in cool, dry, ventilated area, away from heat or ignition sources
Container requirements: Keep containers tightly closed when not being used; use approved packaging materials
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, and alkalis
Storage temperature: Store below 40°C, away from sunlight
Occupational exposure limits: No established limits for finished copolymer; refer to local regulations for nuisance dust
Engineering controls: Use local exhaust, ventilation, process enclosures
Personal protective equipment: Dust mask or respirator (for powders), safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing
Environmental controls: Prevent material from entering drains or the environment
Hygiene measures: Shower after handling; wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Form: Solid resin, available as powder or pellets
Color: White to off-white
Odor: Slight, faint vinegar or plastic scent
Odor threshold: Not determined
pH (in dispersion): 6.0–8.0
Boiling point: Not applicable (thermoplastic resin)
Melting range: 130°C–180°C
Decomposition temperature: Above 200°C
Flash point: Not flammable under normal conditions
Auto-ignition: Above 400°C
Density: 1.3–1.5 g/cm³
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in some organic solvents
Vapor pressure: Not relevant for solid resin
Particle size (powder): 10–150 microns
Viscosity (solution): Dependent on grade and concentration
Chemical stability: Stable at recommended storage and handling conditions
Possible hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction known under normal use
Conditions to avoid: Prolonged heating above decomposition temperature; exposure to flame or strong oxidizers
Incompatible materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Decomposition products: Hydrogen chloride, acetic acid, carbon oxides, hydrocarbons
Polymerization hazard: Does not undergo uncontrolled polymerization
Acute toxicity: Not acutely toxic in polymerized state
Irritation: Dust may irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Sensitization: Rare cases of contact dermatitis reported in sensitive individuals
Mutagenicity: Finished resin not known to be mutagenic
Chronic toxicity: Repeated overexposure to dust can increase risk of respiratory irritation
Carcinogenicity: Vinyl chloride monomer is a known carcinogen, but present only in trace, non-hazardous levels in polymer
Routes of entry: Inhalation, skin, eye contact
Other effects: No reproductive or developmental toxicity identified
Aquatic toxicity: Not readily biodegradable, low toxicity to aquatic life in finished form
Persistence: Remains in environment for extended period in solid state
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely based on molecular structure
Mobility in soil: Immobile, tends to remain at site of release
Degradation: Slow degradation under natural sunlight/exposure
Other adverse effects: May contribute to physical litter if released into environment
Waste treatment methods: Dispose according to local, national regulations as non-hazardous industrial waste
Methods of disposal: Landfill or controlled incineration in approved facilities
Avoidance measures: Prevent entry into waterways or drains
Recycling: Possible through approved plastic recovery methods if uncontaminated
Packaging disposal: Clean containers may be recycled or disposed of with normal industrial waste
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Shipping name: Not regulated
Transport hazard class: Not listed
Packing group: Not classified
Special precautions for user: Avoid packaging damage, minimize dust during loading/unloading
Environmental hazards: Not marine pollutant
Transport in bulk: Subject to national and international regulations
Labeling requirements: No mandatory hazard label under GHS for solid form; follow workplace hazard communications
U.S. TSCA: Components listed or excluded as per regulations
REACH (EU): Exempt due to polymer status; monomers registered
OSHA standards: Treat dust as nuisance particulate
Other regulations: Compliant with FDA/EFSA for indirect food contact in specified uses
Restrictions: Monitor for changes in threshold limits, local chemical inventory rules
Worker protection laws: Follow workplace safety and chemical handling requirements per regional authority
