Technical Specifications

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VINYL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – Dimex Runner Matting
FLEXIBLE VINYL PELLET COMPOUND
Section I: Chemical Name / Synonyms - Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Vinyl
Formula - PVC resin (CH
2
CHCl)
n
plus functional additives
Chemical Family - Vinyl resin – Chloroethene Polymer
CAS registry number - Not applicable to compounds
Section II: Hazardous Ingredients
** Flexible vinyl pellet compounds are mixtures of PVC resins with various functional additives. Additives are
bound up in the manufacturing process and are not expected to create any hazard when handled or processed in
accordance with good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices.
Trace amounts of hydrogen chloride may be generated from the PVC compound if overheated. Volatiles from
stabilizers, plasticizers, lubricants, etc. which may be generated in trace amounts may prove sensitive to some
individuals.
Section III: Physical Data
Solubility in water - Very Slight
Specific Gravity - 1.15 to 1.70 depending on formulation
Appearance & Odor - Pigmented or unpigmented granules, odorless or with a bland odor
Other - Characteristics such as vapor pressure, vapor density, boiling point &
evaporation rate are not applicable.
Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
** Flash Ignition and Self Ignition temperatures vary somewhat with the composition but should be no lower than
the following:
Flash ignition temperature - 300º C
Self Ignition Temperature - 410º C
** Vinyl compounds will not support combustion but can be forced to burn by continuous application of intense
heat.
** Extinguishing Media
Water is most effective. ABC dry chemical, AFFF and protein type air foams are also effective. Belden vinyl
compounds are “ordinary combustibles” (NFPA Class A).
** Special Fire Fighting Procedure
Positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is suggested during and immediately after a fire.
** Combustion Products
When forced to burn, primary combustion gases will be hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and
aliphatic olefins. Trace amounts of benzene and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons may be present.
** Hydrogen Chloride has a corrosive effect on many metals and appropriate measure should be taken where
exposure occurs.
Section V: Health Hazard Data
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - RUNNER MATTING