Product ID:ELVAX, 160W
MSDS Date:04/14/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPRB

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515;800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Preparer: T E SCHROER

Cage: 18873

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Cage: 18873

ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER

10 PPM - 8 & 12 HR TWA. WHERE

CAS: 108-05-4

RTECS: AK0875000

ACGIH TLV: 35 MG/M3;10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 2920 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BEFORE USING "ELVAX" RESINS, READ
BROCHURES ON SAFE HNDLG PROCEDURES. ACUTE: INGEST: THE ORAL LD-50
IN RATS USING 1 TYPE OF "ELVAX" IS IN EXCESS OF 1000 MILLIGRAMS PER
KILOGRAM OF BODY WT. 2 WEEK META BOLIC TESTS WITH DOGS & RATS
SHOWED THAT NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF POLYMER WAS RETAINED BY
ANIMALS. 90-DAY FEEDING STUDIES IN RATS SHOWED THAT "ELVAX" RESINS
HAVE LOW TOX. SLIGHT LIVER EFTS WERE SEEN I N ANIMALS FED DIETS
CNTNG 10% "ELVAX"; NO EFTS WERE SEEN W/DIETS CNTNG 5% "ELVAX".
OVERALL, NO IMPORTANT BODY SYSTEMS OR ORGAN DYSFUNCTION OCCURRED AT
EITHER DOSE LEVEL. SKIN: NO DATA AVAILABLE. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:VINYL ACETATE. IARC MONOGRAPHS; VOL 63,
PG 443, 1995: GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS: HOWEVER, BASED ON EXPERIENCE W/HNDLG
THESE POLYMERS, NO UNUSUAL DERM HAZ IS EXPECTED FROM ROUTINE HNDLG.
MOLTEN POLYMER CONTACTING SKIN WILL CAUSE THERMAL BURNS. EYE:
MECHANICAL IRRITATION. INHAL: POLYMER IS NOT RESPIRABLE AS
MARKETED. AT PROCESSING TEMPS ABOVE 204 DEGREES C, FUMES IRRITATING
TO EYES, NOSE, AND THROAT MAY BE PRODUCED. EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
REDNESS, TEARING, AND ITCHING IN THE EYES TOGETHER WITH SORENESS
IN THE NOSE AND THROAT WITH COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. CALL PHYS. SKIN CONT: CMPD IS NOT LIKELY
TO BE HAZ BY SKIN CONT BUT CLEANSING SKIN AFTER USE IS ADVISABLE.
IF MO LTEN MATL GET ON SKIN, COOL RAPIDLY W/COLD WATER. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATL FROM SKIN. OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR
THERMAL BURN. EYE CONT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LST 15 MINUTE S. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST: NO SPECIFIC INTERVENTION
IS INDICATED AS CMPD IS NOT LIKELY TO BE HAZ BY INGEST. CONSULT
PHYSICIAN IF NECESSARY.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:=260.C, 500.F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOLID POLYMER CAN BE COMBUSTED ONLY
W/DFCLTY. ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE CAN POTNTLY BUILD UP WHEN POURING
PELLETS. GROUNDING OF EQUIP IS REC. HAZ COMBUST PRODS: COMPLETE
COMBUST GIVE CO*2 & WATER. INCOMPLE TE COMBUST GIVES, IN ADDN, CO &
HYDROCARBON OXIDATION PRODS INCL ORGANIC ACIDS, ALDEHYDES, AND
ALCOHOLS.

Spill Release Procedures:SAFEGUARDS (PERSONNEL). NOTE: REVIEW FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES & HANDLING (PERSONNEL) SECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH CLEAN-UP. USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING
CLEAN-UP. SPILL CLEAN U P: SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE FIRST AID AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT SECTIONS.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPRVD AIR PURIFYING RESP W/ORG VAP
CARTRIDGE WITH DUST/MIST FILTER MAY BE PERMISSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE AIRBORNE CONCS ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED EXPOS
LIMITS. USE NIOSH APPRVD PO SITIVE PRESS AIR SUPPLIED RESP IF THERE
IS ANY POTNTL FOR UNCONTROLLED RELEASE, EXPOS LEVELS ARE NOT
KNOWN/ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE NIOSH APPRVD (SUPDAT)
Ventilation:LOC VENT MUST BE USED OVER PROCESSING EQUIP TO MAINTAIN
VINYL ACETATE CONCS IN AIR BELOW PEL. USE STATIC CTLS. STATIC
CHARGES CAN BUILD UP (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . IF
THERE IS POTNTL CONT WITH HOT/MOLTEN MATERIAL, WEAR HEAT RESISTANT
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PROT: NIOSH APPRVD AIR PURIFYING RESPS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQ PROT.
VENT: AND IGNITE DUST/SOLV LADEN ATM. TOX INFO: RATS BUT NOT IN
MICE. RESEARCH ON MECHANISM OF NASAL TUMOR INDUCTION IN RATS SUGG
ESTS THAT LEVELS @ WHICH HUMANS ARE LIKELY TO BE EXPOS ARE BELOW
THRESHOLD FOR EFTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO (OTHER INFO)

Spec Gravity:0.93-0.97
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUCENT TO WHITE PELLETS. MILD ESTER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIGIBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE OR CAN REACT WITH STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 230 DEGREES C FOR SHORT
RESIDENCE TIMES. TEMPERATURES ABOVE 204 DEGREES C FOR LONG
RESIDENCE TIMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VINYL ACETATE, ACETIC ACID, CARBON
MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBON OXIDATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING ORGANIC
ACIDS, ALDEHYDES AND ALCOHOLS.

Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED OPTIONS FOR DISP ARE (1) RECYCLING,
(2) INCINERATION W/ENERGY RECOVERY, AND (3) LANDFILL. HIGH FUEL
VALUE OF PROD MAKES OPTION 2 VERY DESIRABLE FOR MATL THAT CANNOT BE
RECYCLED. TREATMENT, S TORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, & DISP MUST BE I/A/W
APPLIC FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ANIMAL DATA: VINYL ACETATE. INHAL 4 HR LC50:
4000 PPM IN RATS. SKIN ABSORP LD50: 2335 MG/KG IN RABBITS. ORAL
LD50: 2920 MG/KG IN RATS. VINYL ACETATE IS SLIGHT SKIN & SEV EYE
IRRITANT, & WEAK SKIN SENS ITIZER IN ANIMALS. NO EFTS FROM RPTD
EXPOS TO VINYL ACETATE BY INHAL WERE OBSERVED @ 100 PPM IN RATS.
EXPOS TO HIGHER CONCS OF VINYL ACETATE BY INHAL CAUSED EYE IRRIT &
LACRIMATION, REDUCED WT GAIN, & IRRIT OF RESP TRACT W/BRTHG
DFCLTY. EFTS OBSERVED IN RATS & MICE EXPO BY INHAL TO 200 & 600 PPM
FOR 2 YRS INCL REDUCED BODY WT, & PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN NOSE &
RESP TRACT. NASAL CAVITY TUMORS WERE O BSERVED IN (SUPDAT)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:AQUATIC TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. TOXICITY IS
EXPECTED TO BE LOW BASED ON INSOLUBILITY IN WATER.

Transport Information:SHIPPING INFORMATION. DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT
REGULATED.

SARA Title III Information:VINYL ACETATE: DISCLOSURE AS A TOXIC
CHEMICAL IS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR
PART 372.
Federal Regulatory Information:U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS. TSCA INVENTORY
STATUS: IN COMPLIANCE WITH TSCA INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
State Regulatory Information:STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW. NO SUBSTANCES ON
STATE HAZ SUBSTANCES LIST, FOR STATES INDICATED BELOW, ARE USED IN
MFR OF PRODS ON THIS MSDS, W/EXCEPTIONS INDICATED. SUBSTANCED ON
PENNSYLVANIA HAZ SUBSTANCES LI ST PRESENT @ CONC OF 1%/MORE (0.01%
FOR SPEC HAZ SUBSTANCE) - NONE KNOWN. WARNING - SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS/OTHER REPRO HARM
- NONE KNOWN. SUBSTANCES ON NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZ SUBSTANCE
LIST PRESENT @ CONC OF 1%/MORE (0.1% FOR SUBSTANCES IDENTIFIED AS
CARCINS, MUTAGENS/TERATOGENS) - NONE KNOWN.