SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC -- POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL), 322  -- 6810-00N047322
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL), 322
MSDS Date:03/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047322
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-265-0413
Emergency Phone Num:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
Box:City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Phone:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL; (POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL)88% HYDROLIZED)
CAS:9002-89-5
RTECS #:TR8100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PVA IS MILDLY IRRITATING TO EYES AND
    MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT IF INHALED. THERE ARE NO KNOWN DERMAL EFFECTS
    ARISING FROM SHORT TERM EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
    BREATHING STOPS, BEGIN MOUTH TO MOUTH. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. REM
    OVE DIRTY CLOTHING. IN ALL CASES, IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK
    MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS, WATER SPRAY, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . THERE IS POSSIBILITY OF PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN CLOSED
    CONTAINERS WHEN HEATED. USE WATER (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDER FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
    AVOID DUST GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY COOL PLACE. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE; REMOVE MATERIAL FROM
    SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NOTE:THIS MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR LABORATORY USE
    ONLY. IT IS NOT SOLD OR INTENDED FOR DRUG, HOUSEHOLD OR OTHER USES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH AND/OR SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES SHOULD BE STRICTLY
    FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:M/A
pH:5%
Solubility in Water:IN HOT WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR SOLID; NO NOTICEABLE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:5

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETALDEHYDE, CROTONYL DEHYDE AND
    ACETONE MAY EVOLVE WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL OR INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE TO STATE,
    FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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