Product Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol PVC Grade
Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Alcohol
Synonyms: PVA, Vinyl Alcohol Polymer
Use: Industrial raw material in adhesives, coatings, textile sizing, paper processing, and emulsion polymerization
Manufacturer: Manufacturer’s name, facility address, contact telephone, and emergency phone (to be filled in with supplier details)
Product Codes: Various, depending on specific grade and formulation
Date of Preparation or Revision: Month/Year
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixture in air
Health Hazards: May cause mild eye or respiratory tract irritation from dust
Environmental Hazards: No acute environmental hazards identified
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash exposed skin, use local ventilation
Pictogram: No symbol required on label
Other Information: Not known to cause chronic health effects with proper handling
Chemical Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
Concentration: >98%
Additives: Trace amounts of residual monomers, catalyst residues, possible plasticizers by specific grade
Impurities: May contain sodium acetate, sodium sulfate, or water (trace)
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air; if symptoms develop, seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Rinse with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with running water for several minutes, consult physician if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Note for Physicians: Treat symptomatically, no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Methods: High-volume water jet (may spread polymer dust)
Specific Hazards: Dust can create an explosion hazard if suspended in air, decomposition products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing for large fires
Firefighting Instructions: Move away from containers, cool exposed surfaces with water spray, prevent runoff to drains or waterways
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation; wear dust mask, eye protection, gloves
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large amounts from entering sewers or waterways
Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum material and place in suitable container for disposal, avoid creating airborne dust
Spill Response: Wash trace residues with water
Handling: Process in areas with good local exhaust; minimize dust generation; avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated space away from strong oxidizers and sources of ignition
Storage Temperature: Below 40°C
Other Precautions: Use static discharge precautions; reseal open containers to avoid moisture uptake by the polymer
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limit established for polyvinyl alcohol
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control dust
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, long-sleeved clothing, gloves, dust mask or respirator in dusty conditions
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke when using product
Appearance: White to off-white powder or granule
Odor: Odorless or faint characteristic polymer smell
pH: 5.0 – 7.0 (4% solution)
Melting Point: 180 – 230°C (decomposes before melting depending on degree of hydrolysis)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (polymeric solid)
Density: 1.19 - 1.31 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: >200°C
Flammability: Combustible
Auto-ignition Temperature: >360°C
Explosive Properties: Dust may form explosive mixture with air
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid form), but solutions exhibit variable viscosities
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and recommended handling
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers; concentrated acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, low molecular weight hydrocarbons
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, high heat, sources of ignition, or incompatible chemicals
Acute Toxicity: Low, oral LD50 (rat): >20,000 mg/kg
Skin Contact: Non-irritant or mild, rarely causes reactions
Eye Contact: May cause transient irritation
Inhalation: Dust may irritate respiratory system
Sensitization: No data suggesting sensitization
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive or developmental toxicity
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Ecotoxicity: Considered low toxicity to aquatic organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under certain environmental conditions
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Low, binds to soil and sediment
Additional Information: Not known to pose significant risk in normal use or after disposal in landfill or incineration
Waste Disposal: Follow local, regional, national, and international regulations; landfill or incineration preferred for non-recyclable waste
Container Disposal: Empty containers may retain product; triple rinse before recycling or disposal
Avoid Release: Do not allow into water courses, sewers, or wide-scale dispersion
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: None identified
Special Precautions: Prevent package breakage and minimize dust development
OSHA/Federal: Not listed as a hazardous substance under US regulations
TSCA: Listed on US TSCA inventory
EU Regulations: Not classified as hazardous under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
REACH Registration: Exempted or registered depending on annual tonnage and end-use
Canadian WHMIS: Not controlled
Other International Inventories: Included in Australia AICS, China IECSC, Japan ENCS, Korea ECL
Regulatory Notes: Some grades may contain plasticizers, stabilizers, or other additives requiring separate assessment
