Product No.  19222 FORMVAR® 15/95E Resin          

Issue Date (09-01-93)

Review Date (09-24-03)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: FORMVAR® 15/95E Resin

Synonym: Polyvinyl Formal Resin

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
FORMVAR® 15/95E Resin (63450-15-7)	99.9+	5	10	No	No	No
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)	<0.1	3	2	Yes	Yes	Yes

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: White to light yellow, free-flowing powder with a slightly pungent odor.

Immediate effects: Irritation to the eyes, coughing, wheezing.

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Inhalation and ingestion.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: ND
Eyes: Slightly irritating.

Skin: Not a significant skin concern.

Ingestion: Nausea and vomiting

Inhalation: May be harmful.

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: ND

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Wash eyes with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Remove material from the skin immediately with large amounts of water. Remove clothing
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced, move to fresh air, if symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

Ingestion: Adverse health effects due to ingestion are not anticipated. If gastric irritation or discomfort persists, seek medical attention.

Note to physician

Treatment: ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: ND
Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray or any Class A extinguishing agent.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full protective clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. Fire fighting equipment should be decontaminated after use.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dust, when mixed with sufficient quantities of air, creates a potential for explosive concentrations.

Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, acetic acid, acrolein.

DOT Class: None

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Vacuum or sweep up polymer, taking care to avoid creating a dust cloud.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.  Avoid creating a dust cloud in handling, transfer and clean up.

Storage temperature: Room temperature

Storage Pressure: NA

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Provide sufficient ventilation to minimize exposure.  Use local mechanical exhaust ventilation.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing dust.  Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment when airborne exposure is excessive. Consult respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. The respirator use limitations specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer must be observed. High airborne concentrations may require use of self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.

Protective gloves: Wearing of protective gloves is recommended.
Skin protection: Skin contamination should be minimized as good industrial practice. Wash hands and contaminated skin after handling the product.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses. Avoid eye contact as good industrial practice.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: None

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section 2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State:  White to light yellow, free-flowing powder.

Odor (threshold): Slightly pungent.

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.1-1.3

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND

Percent Volatile as Packed (%): 2.2 max

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND

Boiling Point: ND

Freezing point / melting point (Glass temperature apparent): 103-113^{o C}
pH: NA
Solubility in Water:  Negligible in water.  Soluble in phenols, some chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohol mixtures and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Molecular Weight: 24,000-40,000 (weight average)

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: None.

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, acetic acid, acrolein.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: Oral LD50 (rat): >5.010 mg/kg.   Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2.000 mg/kg.  Eye irritation (rabbit): 3.3 on a scale of 110.  Skin irritation (rabbit): 0.0 on a scale of 8.0.

Human experience: Not consider to be toxic to humans or animals

This product does contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen. Formaldehyde

(50-00-0)

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: Exotoxicity is expected to be low based on the low water solubility of polymers

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: Not regulated

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information  

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: No

SARA Title III: No

RCRA: Not regulated

TSCA: All components of this product appear on the Inventory of Chemical Substances.

CERCLA: NA

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer. Formaldehyde,  (50-00-0) at < 0.1 %

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: NIF

Europe EINECS Numbers: NIF

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: Irritatant

European Risk and Safety Phrases: NIF

European symbols needed: NIF

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: NIF

Hazard Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND   
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

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