SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY 1.1. Product identifier Chemical names: Polyvinyl chloride, PVC Trade names: VICIR E 1270P, E 1271P, E 1280P, E 1570P, E 1970P. CAS No.: 9002-86-2 REACH registration number: exempt (polymer) 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance and uses advised against Recommended uses: Raw material for plastic goods. Uses advised against: No information available. 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Companhia Industrial de Resinas Sintéticas, CIRES Lda. Rua da Cires, nº 8 3860-160 Avanca PORTUGAL Tel.: +351 234 811 200; Fax: +351 234 811 204; E-mail: cires@cires.pt E-mail of the person responsible for the safety data sheet: Cristina.Costa@cires.pt 1.4. Emergency telephone number Companhia Industrial de Resinas Sintéticas, CIRES Lda.: +351 234 811 200 SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008. 2.2. Label elements 2.3. Other hazards None known. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1. Substances Chemical name EC no. CAS No. %w/w Class. Reg. (EU) No 1272/2008 REACH reg. no. Polyvinyl chloride - 9002-86-2 > 98 - - Surfactants - - < 2 Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315 Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318 - For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 3.2. Other information The product contains a very low level of residual vinyl chloride monomer. SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures General advice: When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt, seek medical attention. Inhalation: Move to fresh air, rest, half upright position and loosen clothing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if there is difficulty in breathing. Seek medical advice after significant exposure. Page 1/6
Skin contact: If splashed by hot liquid, cool with water. Eye contact: Rinse immediately and as long as possible with plenty of water. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give water to drink. Always seek medical attention. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Dust may be irritating to the respiratory tract and cause symptoms of bronchitis. Vapours may cause irritation to nose and throat and upper respiratory tract (this is only possible by exposure to hot product). 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, water spray, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance Thermal decomposition can lead to the release of irritating gases and vapours (carbon oxides and hydrogen chloride gas). 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Avoid dust formation. Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: hydrogen chloride gas. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Do not breathe dust. Do not smoke. Ventilate the area. Remove all sources of ignition: heat, flames and sparks. For personal protection see Section 8. 6.2. Environmental precautions The material should not be released into the environment. Prevent it from entering drains or water courses. Avoid subsoil penetration. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. 6.4. Reference to other sections See sections 8 and 13. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Use only in well ventilated areas. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid dust generation. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove all sources of ignition: heat, flames and sparks. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep at temperatures below 30ºC. Page 2/6
7.3. Specific end use(s) Exposure scenario: Not available. Other information: Not available. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters 8-hour Time-Weighted Average (TWA): Inhalable dust - 10 mg/m 3 ; Respirable dust - 4 mg/m 3 Derived No Effect Level (DNEL): No information available. Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC): No information available. 8.2. Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls: Provide adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment: Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Hand protection: No specific equipment required. Skin and body protection: No specific equipment required. Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear face mask. Recommended filter type: P2. Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Environmental exposure controls: The product should not enter drains, water courses or the soil. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1. Information about basic physical and chemical properties Appearance: Solid white powder. Odour: Odourless. ph value: Melting point/range: Boiling point/range: Decomposes at temperatures > 100ºC. Flash point: Evaporation rate: Flammability (solid, gas): No information available. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No information available. Vapour pressure: Vapour density (air=1): Relative density: ~1,4 Solubility in water: Insoluble. Solubility in other solvents: Soluble in tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone. Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: Auto-ignition temperature: > 500ºC (Method: IEC 1241-2-1). Decomposition temperature: No information available. Viscosity: Explosive properties: Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. The minimum ignition energy of the fine dust in the air is > 1000 mj (measured without induction). Oxidising properties: No information available. 9.2. Other information Bulk density: 300 700 kg/m 3. Softening point: ~ 80ºC. Glowing temperature: > 400ºC (Method: IEC 1241-2-1; 5 mm product layer). Page 3/6
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1. Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable up to 60ºC. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Avoid dust formation. Protect from moisture. 10.5. Incompatible materials None in particular. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Hydrogen chloride gas (HCl), carbon monoxide (CO). SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: Ingestion: No known effect. Skin contact: No known effect. Inhalation: No known effect. Skin corrosion/irritation: No known effect. Serious eye damage/irritation: No known effect. Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitisation: No known effect. Germ cell mutagenicity: No known to cause heritable genetic damage. Carcinogenicity: No known effect. Reproductive toxicity: Not known to cause birth defects or have a deleterious effect on developing foetus. Not known to adversely affect reproductive functions and organs. STOT-single exposure: No known effect. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. STOT-repeated exposure: No known effect. Aspiration hazard: No known effect. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1. Toxicity This product is not known to be hazardous to the environment. 12.2. Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable. Page 4/6
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Not expected to be bioaccumulative. 12.4. Mobility in soil No information available. 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment No information available. 12.6. Other adverse effects No information available. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste from residues/unused products: Where possible, recycling is preferable to disposal. The product can be disposed of in compliance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging: Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION 14.1. UN Number 14.2. UN proper shipping name 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 14.4. Packing group 14.5. Environmental hazards 14.6. Special precautions for user 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC code SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance Restrictions on use: None. Other regulations: None. 15.2. Chemical safety assessment Not required. Page 5/6
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Information about the revision Revision number: 3 Changes to previous revision: sections 1.3 and 1.4.. H-Statements (section 3.1) H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet concerns only the above mentioned product and is not necessarily valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for the particular use of this product. Page 6/6