Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VINYL CHLORIDE/ VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Polymer.

SYNONYMS

(C4-H6-O2.C2-H3-Cl)x, "acetic acid, vinyl ester, polymer with chloroethylene", A15-0,
"polyvinyl chloride (PVC)/ polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) copolymer", "acetic acid ethenyl
ester polymer with chlorethane", "Bakelite LP 70, ", "VLFV, ", "VMCC, ", "VSJD 10, ",
"VYHD, ", "VYHH, ", "VYNS, ", VYNW, "Breon 351, ", "425, ", "AS 60/41",
"chloroethylenevinyl acetate polymer", "Corvic 51/83, ", "236581, ", "R 46/88", "Denka AC
50", "Denkalac 61, ", 41M, "Denka vinyl MM 90", "Diamond Shamrock 744, 7401", "Eslec C",
"Exon 450, ", "454, ", "470, ", "481, ", 760, Flovic, "Geon 135, 138, 351, 421, 427,
434, 103EP-J, 440L2, 1032X, 130X10, 400X47, 100X150, 150XML, 450X15OPN, 103 ZX",
"Hostaflex VP 150, Hostalit PVP, Leucovyl PA 1208, Marvinol VP 56, Norvinyl", "Opalon
400, Pevikon C 870, Pliovac AO, Pliovic, ", "polyvinyl chloride/ polyvinyl acetate",
"PVC Cordo", "Resin 4301", "Rhodopas 6000", "Sarpifan, ", "Sconotex, ", "Solvic 523KC,
PA 513, 513PB", "Sumilit PCX", "Tennus 0565", Tygon, "Vilit 40, ", "Vinnol H 10/60, H
15/45, H 40/60, H40/43", "Vinylite VGHH, VYDR, VYFS, VYHD, VYHH, VYNS, VYNW",
Vinyon

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/absorption and inhalation of generated dust.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.  One ingredient of the product has caused skin sensitization reactions, shown as localized reddening and hives, or may produce respiratory sensitization characterized by asthma-  like symptoms and runny nose.