Safer Choice Standard

SAFETY DATA SHEET
PVC Pipe and Fittings
Date Updated: 10/05/2020
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avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes before reuse.
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.
Consult a physician.
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: No data.
Decomposition products may be combustible.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LEL: No data
UEL: No data
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry chemical. Do not use CO
2
on Class A fires, as a lack of cooling capacity may
result in re-ignition.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Solid does not readily release flammable vapors. Thermoplastic polymers can burn.
Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Aldehydes, Hydrogen Chloride, Tin. Irritating and/or toxic substances will be
emitted during burning, combustion, or decomposition. Run-off water from firefighting may have corrosive effects.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Firefighters must wear a NIOSH-approved, full-facepiece 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.