Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name Poly(vinyl Methyl Ether)
(30% in Water)
Portland OR
Synonym Vinyl Methyl Ether
Chemical Formula (CH3OCH:CH2)n
CAS Number 903-09-2
7732-18-5 (Water)
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Toxicology Data
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL
Poly(vinyl Methyl Ether) 30.0 Not available. (Water)
903-09-2
(30% in Water)
7732-18-5 70.0 (Water) Rat LD50 (oral) >90 ml/kg
Mouse LD50 (intraperitoneal) 190
(Water)
gm/kg
Mouse LD50 (intravenous) 25
gm/kg
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling
this compound.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention if respiration problems do not
improve.
Ingestion INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the
toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
May be combustible at high temperature. Auto-Ignition
Flammability
Flash Points Flammable Limits Not available.
Not available.
Combustion Products These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
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Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
and Instructions
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning the spill by
rinsing any contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for
Instructions
assistance on disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the container and store in a dry, cool
Handling and Storage
place. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Information
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
Engineering Controls
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient;
Personal Protection
consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state @ 20°C Liquid. (Light Yellow.) Solubility Not available.
1.03 (water=1)
Specific Gravity
Molecular Weight Not available. Partition Coefficient Not available.
Boiling Point Not available. Vapor Pressure Not available.
Melting Point Not available. Vapor Density Not available.
1.370 - 1.385 Not available.
Refractive Index Volatility
Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available. Odor
Not available. Not available.
Viscosity Taste
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Stability
Conditions of Instability
Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number ZC0110000 (water)
Routes of Exposure Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
(Water)
Toxicity Data
Rat LD50 (oral) >90 ml/kg
Mouse LD50 (intraperitoneal) 190 gm/kg
Mouse LD50 (intravenous) 25 gm/kg
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Acute Toxic Effects No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However,
exposure to any chemical should be kept to a minimum. Skin and eye contact may result in irritation. May be harmful if
inhaled or ingested. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling
this compound.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
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Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Environmental Fate Not available.
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
PIN Number
Proper Shipping Name
Not applicable.
Packing Group (PG) Not applicable.
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This compound is ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory list.
(EPA)
WHMIS Classification On DSL
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC)
Not available.
EEC Risk Statements Not available.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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