SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 05/24/2004 Date Updated: 03/07/2004 Version 1.4 Section 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name POLY(VINYL ACETATE), SECONDARY STANDARD Product Number 182494 Brand ALDRICH Company Sigma-Aldrich Street Address 3050 Spruce Street City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US Technical Phone: 314 771 5765 Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996 Fax: 800 325 5052 Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient Substance Name CAS # SARA 313 POLY(VINYL ACETATE) 9003-20-7 No Formula C4H6O2 Synonyms Acetic acid ethenyl ester homopolymer (9CI) * Asahisol 1527 * ASB 516 * AYAA * AYAF * AYJV * Bakelite AYAA * Bakelite AYAF * Bakelite AYAT * Bakelite LP 90 * Bond CH 3 * Bond CH 18 * Bond CH 1200 * Booksaver * Borden 2123 * Cascorez * Cemedine 196 * Cevian 380 * Cevian A 678 * D 50 * Danfirm * Daratak * DCA 70 * D 50 M * D 50 (Polymer) * Duvilax * Duvilax BD 20 * Duvilax HN * Duvilax LM 52 * Elmer's Glue All * Elvacet 81-900 * Emultex F * En-cor * EP 1208 * EP 1436 * EP 1437 * EP 1463 * Esnil P 18 * Everflex B * Formvar 1285 * Gelva * Gelva 25 * Gelva CSV 16 * Gelva GP 702 * Gelva S 55H * Gelva TS 22 * Gelva TS 23 * Gelva TS 30 * Gelva TS 85 * Gelva V 15 * Gelva V 25 * Gelva V 100 * Gelva V 800 * Gohensil E 50Y * Gohsenyl E 50 Y * Kurare OM 100 * Lemac * Lemac 1000 * Meikatex 5000NG60 * Merckogel OR * Merckogen 6000 * Mokotex D 2602 * Movinyl * Movinyl 114 * Movinyl 801 * Movinyl 50M * Mowilith 30 * Mowilith 50 * Mowilith 70 * Mowilith 90 * Mowilith D * Mowilith DV * Mowilith M70 * Nat RTECS Number: AK0920000 Section 3 - Hazards Identification HMIS RATING HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 NFPA RATINGHEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11. Section 4 - First Aid Measures ORAL EXPOSURE If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician. DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures FLASH POINT N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMP 427 ˚C FLAMMABILITY N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Specific Method(s) of Fire Fighting: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Section 7 - Handling and Storage HANDLING User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, ALDRICH - 182494 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 2and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8˚C Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE ENGINEERING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory: Wear dust mask. Hand: Protective gloves. Eye: Chemical safety goggles. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash thoroughly after handling. Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties Appearance Physical State: Solid Property Value At Temperature or Pressure Molecular Weight 86.09 AMU pH N/A BP/BP Range N/A MP/MP Range N/A Freezing Point N/A Vapor Pressure N/A Vapor Density N/A Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A SG/Density 1.191 g/cm3 Bulk Density N/A Odor Threshold N/A Volatile% N/A VOC Content N/A Water Content N/A Solvent Content N/A Evaporation Rate N/A Viscosity N/A Surface Tension N/A Partition Coefficient N/A Decomposition Temp. N/A Flash Point N/A Explosion Limits N/A Flammability N/A Autoignition Temp 427 ˚C Refractive Index 1.467 Optical Rotation N/A Miscellaneous Data N/A Solubility N/A N/A = not available Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ALDRICH - 182494 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 3Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Section 11 - Toxicological Information ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE To the best of our knowledge, the chemical,