Shintech PVC, All Grades

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Risk and Safety % Phrases Polyvinyl 9002-86-2 N/A > 99.8 Chloride Resin SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is considered to be non-hazardous under normal conditions. However, mechanical operations associated with the use of PVC material can produce elevated concentrations of airborne PVC particulates. Contact with PVC particulates can be irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Avoid contact with the eyes and wear appropriate eye protection when necessary. Operations that produce airborne dusts should be conducted in well ventilated areas. Appropriate respiratory protection should be worn to protect workers from exposures to airborne PVC particulates. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation (process emission from elevated temperature or process particulates), skin and/or eye contact TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, and respiratory system SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation to the eyes skin, throat and upper respiratory system. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: EYES: PVC particles may cause irritation of the eyes. SKIN: PVC particles may cause mechanical irritation or moderate allergic dermatitis. INGESTION: Ingestion of this product under normal conditions does not contribute to any known adverse health effects. INHALATION: Inhalation of high concentrations of PVC particles (process emission from elevated temperature or process particulates) may cause respiratory irritation. CARCINOGEN STATUS: This product is not considered carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP, or IARC. CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED: PVC particulates may aggravate any pre-existing respiratory conditions or allergies.