Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

PIPEW RKS
Date Revised: JAN 2020
Supersedes: SEP 2018
SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash Point
No Data
Dust and particulates milled from
products may be combustible.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
LEL
No Data
UEL
No Data
Extinguishing Media
Water or Foam medium is preferred. CO2 and Dry Chemical methods are suitable
but not preferred
Fire and Explosion
Hazards
Releases corrosive & toxic gases when burned (e.g., hydrogen chloride gas)
Protective Measures for
Firefighters
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Personnel not having a SCBA
should leave the area immediately and avoid smoke inhalation.
Special Protective Actions
for Firefighters
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.
Personal precautions, protective
equipment and emergency
procedures
Operations involving heating (forming) of PVC sufficient to result in
degradation should be examined to ensure proper ventilation.
Cutting and drilling PVC will release nuisance dust particles which are
non-toxic. Ventilate adequately when cutting.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Where possible allow molten material to solidify naturally. Collect
spillage.
Environmental precaution
No special environmental precautions required
Precautions for safe handling
Operations involving heating (forming) of PVC sufficient to result in
degradation should be examined to ensure proper ventilation.
Cutting and drilling PVC will release nuisance dust particles which are
non-toxic. Ventilate adequately when cutting.
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Material is inert. Place in container for reuse or disposal.