Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

ABS Pipe and Fittings
Date updated: 1/14/14
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date: 12/11/2013 Page 3 of 8
INHALATION: If vapors from excessive heating, burning or decomposition products are inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and
keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular, or if respiratory arrest occurs,
provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing, such as collar, tie, belt, or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition
products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures, if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water
to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so
by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical
attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical
attention immediately. Loosen tight clothing, such as collar, tie, belt, or waistband.
Notes to physician: In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person
may need to be kept under surveillance for 48 hours
Specific treatments: None known
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: 388-400°C (730-752°F)
Decomposition products may be combustible.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LEL: No Data
UEL: No data
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides, sulfur oxides, halogenated compounds, and metal oxide/oxides.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Firefighters must wear a NIOSH-approved, full-face piece self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout or bunker gear with additional chemical
protective clothing as necessary to protect against thermal decomposition products.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: If there is a fire, promptly isolate the scene by removing all
persons from the vicinity of the incident. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency measures
For non-emergency personnel
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel
from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on
appropriate personal protective equipment.
For emergency responders
If specialized clothing is required to deal with decomposition products or fumes
from burning or excessive heating, take note of information in Section 8 on
suitable and unsuitable materials. See also information in “for non-emergency
personnel.”
Environmental precautions
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains, and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused