Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

PIPEW RKS
Date Revised: JAN 2020
Supersedes: SEP 2018
SECTION 3 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Dust resulting from power or hand sawing this material is considered to be a low health risk by inhalation.
Limits for total and respirable dust in Section 3 are applicable. Dust may be irritating to the skin, eyes, nose
and upper respiratory tract. Toxic fumes and gases may be produced by combustion or high temperature
decomposition. If this product is melted, this material may emit fumes and vapors that are irritating to the
eyes, nose, skin and upper respiratory tract.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS:
Hazardous fumes and gases that result from incomplete combustion and decomposition are hydrogen
chloride, benzene, water, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
INGREDIENT
%
WEIGHT
PEL-OSHA
TLV-ACGIH
NIOSH REL
Polyvinyl Chloride
Resin
>80%
None established
10 mg/m3
None established
PVC Additives
≤ 20%
None established
10 mg/m3
None established
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation
Precautions should be taken to avoid inhalation through the nose and
throat. Inhalation of burning product will cause irritation of the respiratory
tract. Remove individual from area of fire. Seek medical advice
Skin
Not relevant, due to the form of the product. Cool skin rapidly with cold
water after contact with molten polymer. Get immediate medical attention
Eye Contact
Cutting and drilling PVC will release nuisance dust particles which are
non-toxic. Approved eye protection is recommended.
Ingestion
Not likely, due to the form of the product
Most important symptoms/effects,
acute and delayed:
No specific symptoms noted. Molten material will produce thermal burns.
Indication of immediate medical
attention and special treatment
needed
Treat symptomatically