OxyVinyls 100R, PVC Chunks

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appearance/Odor

Powder, Granular Odorless

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. SUSPECTED OF CAUSING GENETIC DEFECTS. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE BY INHALATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUSKOSKELETAL SYSTEM, LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS A COMPONENT THAT IS A POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR. CONTAMINATED WITH VINYL CHLORIDE. EXPOSURE TO VINYL CHLORIDE MAY CAUSE CANCER. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LESS THAN 3.0% RESIDUAL VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER (VCM).

Physical hazards

Use methods to minimize generation of dust. PVC dust is capable of propagating a secondary dust explosion. Not Otherwise Classified • PVC dust is capable of propagating a secondary dust explosion

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe vapors/dust. Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Use respiratory protection as required. - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Additional information

Processing and/or storage of the material as received prior to the PVC

2.3 Other hazards

(HNOC)-Health • Repeat occupational exposure to Vinyl Chloride have been associated with Raynaud syndrome and associated scleroderma-like skin changes on the hands • Vinyl Chloride is listed on The Endocrine Disruptors Exchange's (TEDX) List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors database of chemicals with the potential to affect the endocrine system. Every chemical on the TEDX List has one or more verified citations published, accessible, primary scientific research demonstrating effects on the endocrine system See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE Category 3 - May cause respiratory tract irritation EXPOSURE): Category 3 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED Category 1 - Causes damage to the nervous system, EXPOSURE): musculoskeletal system, lymphatic system and respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure Category 2 - May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Category 1A - May cause cancer GHS: GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Category 2 - Suspected of causing genetic defects HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (HNOC): - PVC dust is capable of propagating a secondary dust explosion GHS SYMBOL: Health hazards, Exclamation mark GHS SIGNAL WORD: DANGER GHS HAZARD STATEMENTS: GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) - • May cause respiratory irritation • May cause drowsiness or dizziness • Suspected of causing genetic defects • May cause cancer • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (Central Nervous System (CNS), Musculoskeletal System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System) • May cause damage to respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation