Safety Data Sheet Westlake W Chemical Section 1: Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking 4.1 Product identifier Product Name + PVC Suspension Resin ‘Synonyms + All products with the Product Numbers 1050 thru 2110M and 5226 thru 5565; Chioroethylene homopolymer; Chloroethylene polymer, Polyvinyl Chloride resin; Pond Resin; PVC resin; Sifter Overfiow CAS Number + 9002-86-2 4.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified use(s) = Industrial raw material for plastics processing 4.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer + Westlake Vinyls Company, LP Westlake Vinyls, Inc. Axial, LLC. 2801 Post Oak Blvd Suite 600 Houston, TX 77058 ‘www. westlake.com [email protected] Telephone (General) . +1 713-960-9111 ‘Supplier + Axiall Canada, Inc. 34, rue de L'industrie Beauhamois J6N 1W5 Canada Telephone (General) + 450-429-4641 Telephone (General) + 450-429-3326 - FAX 1.4 Emergency telephone number CHEMTREC (24 Hrs) + 1-800-424-9300 jazards Identification Section EU/EEC ‘According to: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLPYREACH 1907/2006 [amended by 2015/830] 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture cur + No dala avaible 2.2 Label Elements cr fost. Pose K c= a 2.3 Other Hazards CSR, WESTLAKE CHEMICAL, cu «No dala avatabe Renan 5/2024 sen HESUN GHS Revision 3 ‘According to: UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Third Revised Edition 2.4 Classification of the substance or mixture UN GHS + Not classifies 2.2 Label elements UN GHS Hazard statements - No label element(s) required Precautionary statements 2.3 Other hazards UN GHS «According to the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is nat considered hazardous United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS: 2.4 Classification of the substance or mixture OSHA Hes 2012 + Not classified 2.2 Label elements OSHA Hes 2012 Hazard statements + No labet elements) required 2.3 Other hazards OSHA Hes 2012 «This product is not considered hazardous under the U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazare Communication Standard. Canada According to: WHMIS 2015 2.4 Classification of the substance or mixture WHMIs 2015 + Not classified 2.2 Label elements WHMIS 2015 Hazard statements - No label element(s) required Precautionary statements 2.3 Other hazards WHMIS 2015 + In Canada, the product mentioned above is not considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). ‘Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients 3.1 Substances‘Composition % — |Losoncso [Glassifications According to [chemical Name [Regulation/Directive —T ‘EU CLP: Not classified Pay > UN GH Reson 3 Not cased Chionde (CAS:9002-06-2 goa% [NOR OSHA HCS 2012: Not classified vrs 2018: Not so CRETEOT Ee Number 200851- Vencntide | snp | hgmnoranar.ns0-200 | eyeum, Commun expen nis EU tndex:802-023-00 Zr 3.2 Mixtures «| Material does not meet the criteria of a mixture in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. ‘Section 4 - First Aid Measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures Inhalation «Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult, Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ‘Muled the susetance, give artiftal respiration with the aid of a pocket mask sduipped wih a one-way valve of other proper respiratory medical device. Give artificial TertBion i vet is net bresthing. Get medical attention immediatly. ‘Skin 1s For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. in case of contact ‘nih sulostance, immediately fish skin wih running water for atleast 20 minutes. Rarove angie contamnetd cating, Hirtaion develops and pers, st medical atlontion. Eye = Incase of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. if eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion «If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce Yomiing, Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the substance. Obtain medical attention immediately if ingested. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed + Refer to Section 11 - Toxicological Information. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician |» Immediate medical attention after exposure to this material not expectod fo be necessary. No special treatment indicated related to exposure to this material ‘Section 5 - Firefighting Measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media - Carton dioxide or water. In case of fire Use media as appropriate for surrounding fire, Unsuitable Extinguishing «None known. Media 5.2 Special hazards ari Unusual Fire and Explosion + Dense smoke emitted wh ing from the substance or mixture bumed without sufficient oxygen. PVC will not continue to Hazards ‘bum after ignition without an external fre source. Hazardous Combustion + No daia available enteo ey FAP OHS aeons rove wagProducts 5.3 Advice for firefighters + Dust Explosivty (Kst) Rating: St 0 Non-explosive dust + Wear postive pressure sof-coniained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Structural firefighters" protective cothing wil only provide limited protection. Do not allow fre fighting runof" water to enter streams, rivers or lakes. The water wil ‘collect Hydrochloric Acid from the by-products of combustion. Dike fre Control water for later disposal ‘Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions ' Ventilate enclosed areas. Stay upwind. Do not walk through spilled material. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact Emergency Procedures + Contain spill and monitor for excessive dust accumulation. Avoid unnecessary personnel and equipment traffic in the spill area. 6.2 Environmental precautions + Prevent entry into waterways and sewers. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up ContainmentClean-up + Avoid generating dust. Measures pil rca can be washed wih water, Plage unusable mata into 2 closed, properly ledcontainer compatible with the product. 6.4 Reference to other sections + Reler o Saston 8 - Exposure Contls/Personal Protocon ‘and Section 13 - Disposal consider ‘Section 7 - Handling and Storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Handling + Avoid breathing dust. Avold contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. PVC resin processing may result in the release of low levels of vinyl chloride. Use only in well-ventilated areas. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage + Keep container closed. Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated place. Reseal containers immediately after use. To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct sunlight, Keep oniy in the original container at a temperature not exceeding 40C. Incompatible Materials or + Strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Ignition Sources 7.3 Specific end use(s) + Refer to Section 1.2 - Relevant identified uses, Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 8.1 Control parameters: Exposure Limie/Suidetines onan] acm | caraeaBetsh | canaca ontario | canadeaueise | OSHA substances regulation); Troan TWA (designated ‘ppmin TWA appliesto | ppm TWAEV: 26 lvnwciende [WAS Jt 79m ' Pom TWA workplaces to which |mgina TWagv |" PPM TWA 7501-4) tre dosignates substances regulation does not ety) ie [5 ppm STEL (g00 29 Jsrcts |notestantsned | [otestabiched _|Notestabished —[Notestbtshed | OPRata 1017) T iO mgind TWAEV incusing dust, nor enucenes 15 mgin TWA (ttl Habart dust, S main THA respirable traction) + gia TWA. gin TWA ]tmaima TWA [Asbestos and «1% Poiyviny Chloride TWAS |recpirable traction) |(rsirab) (espirable) [crytatine sic, total | tos not ious) terse classiied as Pertcultes not "NOS othorwise clessied PNoC) 8.2 Exposure controls Engineering : MeasuresiControls Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory . EyelFace : ‘Skin/Body . General Industrial Hygiene + Considerations Environmental Exposure + Controls ‘ay to abbreviations 9.1 Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Good general ventilation should be used, Ventilation rates should be matched fo Conditons. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, of other Engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. tfrexposure limits have rot been established, maintain airbome levels to an acceptable level Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment. Respirator selection must be based on known ot anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe woking mis of the alerted respyator Fofow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 25 CFR 1910.134, Use a NIOSHIMSHA approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or symptoms are experienced. Use good hygiene pracies when handling this material. Safety glasses wil side Shields should be worn at a minimum. in dusty environments, goggles or glasses designed for dust protection are recommended. Personal protecve equipment fo th body shoul selected based on the task being performed and the risks Involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. HANDS: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with dr approved Standard should be worn at all imes when handling chemical products i eiriskassessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are stil retaining their protective properties. Controls should be engineered to prevent release to the environment, including progedure in provant ep, atrosphers lease and release to walerways. Follow eat practice for sile management and disposal of waste. Controls should be engineered to prevent release to the environment, including procedures to prevent spills, atmospheric release and release to waterways. ‘American Conference of Governmental Industial Hygin@ ‘Nationa Institute of Occupational Safety and Heath ‘Occupational Safety snd Health Administration Time Weighted Averages are basad on Bria, 40hweek exposures : ee ‘one wets[Material Description [Physical Form [seid —- [White powder with no odor. [Coor we odor ocoriess [Odor Testo [No cata avaible jeneral Properties Boxing Pant recta aealooe ncn Pamtreng Font [No dia avalabio [remporatces of 300% (150°C) or Decompostion Temperature [grote over an extended pen of pH Notreavant ime may eause heal degradation of PC resin Specie GravyiRelave Doeiy [= 1.38 Walert Water Subany Negigbie<07 % Viscosity hes fovea soesive Properties Not exstaave. riding Prarie: Ne data avaiable [Volatility [Vapor Pressure [Tamra tor) [vanerBansiy a dat evelable Evaporation Rate Ne deta avaiable lammability Fash Pant [Ratretvant aL fotrlevant on Retreat [auigrion No cata avaiable [Rermabiy (od. gos) (Noda avalablo nvironmental [Octano/aer Pariion concent [No daa avaiable I 9.2 Other Information + No additional physical and chemical parameters noted. [Section 10: Stability and Reactivity 10.1 Reactivity + No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.2 Chemical stability + Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions + Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur. 10.4 Conditions to avoid + None known, 10.5 Incompatible materials + Polyvinyl chloride materials should not come into contact with acetal or acetal Copolymers in elevated temperature processing equipment. The two materials are not ‘compatible and will react ina violent decomposition when mixed under conditions of heat or pressure. Strong oxidizing agents. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products + Temperatures of 300F (1596) of oreter ove an extended por of im may cause thermal degradation of PVC resin. The formation of hydrogen chloride, HCI, may be generated during this thermal degradation. HCI vapors may cause irritation of the eyes, mucous membrane and respiratory tractSection 11 - Toxicological Information [serious eye damagefirritation wits 2015 -No data avaiable IEUIGLP «No data avaliable JUN GHS 3 No cata avalae JOSHA HCS 2012. No daia avaiable WHMIS 2015 No data avaiable FEUIGLP- No data evalable JUN GHS 3 No data avaible JOSHA HCS 2012- No data aveiabio WHMIS 2015 -No date avaiable 41.1 Information on toxicological effects Componente 7 Ian [Fumorigen Carcinogen: IngeienOrat-RotTD.0-710 gg 30 Weals-Contouous TunorgoncEquvors! 2002" umorigenic agent by RTECS criteria; Lungs, Thor, or Respirain Tumors; Sn and lAppendeges:Other Tumors [GHS Properties [Etassitication TEUICLP - No dala avaiable UN GHS 3- No data avaiable [Acute toxicity JOSHA HES 2012. No data avaiable Iskin sensitization Respiratory sensitization EVICLP- No data avaiable UN GHS 3 No data avalabie JOSHA HCS 2012 No data available | WHMIS 2015.-No data available FEUICLP - No data avaliable JUN GHS 3- No data available JOSHA HCS 2012-No data avaible |Wints 2015 No data avaiable |Aspiration Hazard [EUICLP- No dota avaiable UN GHS 3 No deta avatabie JOSHA HCS 2012. No data avaible | WHMIS 2016. No data avalatle Icarcinogonicity IEUICLP «No data avaiable JUN GHS 3 No data avaliable JOSHA HCS 2012 No data avaiable WHI 2015 - No data avalabie |cerm cell Mutagenicity FEUICLP «No data avaiable UN GHS 3. No deta avaiabie JOSHA HCS 2012+ No cata avaliable watts 2015» No data avalable [Toxicity for Reproduction IEUICLP + No data avatable JUN GHS 3+ No data avaioble JOSHA HCS 2012- No data avaliable WHHRIS 2015. No data avelablo © muraton —— Aors20 5 [cP Ne da ate Page of 8 es Reon $UN GHS 3.No data avalabio jerorse (OSHA HCS 2012 No data avaiable WHMIS 2015. No data available ELIGLP «No ata INGH 3+ lstorne 3 nee Potential Health Effects Inhalation Acute (Immediate) . Chronic (Delayed) : te) : Chronic (Delayed) . Eye ‘Acute (Immediate) : Chronic (Delayed) : Ingestion Acute (Immediate) : Chronic (Delayed) . [OSHA HCS 2012 «No data availabe WHIIS 2015+ No data avalable Exposure to dust may cause irritation. Processes such as cutting, grinding, crushing, (oF Impact may result In generation of excessive amounts of airbome dusts in the Workplace. Nuisance dust may affect the lungs but reactions are typically reversible, Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable dust (partidles less than 10 microns in ‘Size) may cause damage to lungs. Exposure to PVC respirable dust hes been reported fo cause lung changes in animals and humans, including decreased respiratory capacity and inflammation. Axiall's PVC Suspension Resin is. manufactured by suspension polymerization and the particle size Is generally large enough in diameter that itis not considered respirable. Exposure to dust may cause mechanical iritation. No data available Exposure to dust may cause mechanical iritation, Excessive concentrations of rnulgance dust in the workplace may reduce visibility and may cause unpleasant deposits in eyes. No data available No data avaitable No data available [Section 12 - Ecological Information 12.1 Toxicity Based onthe high maleoulor weight ofthis polymere rate anspor of is, compoundacross biological membranes is unlikely. Accordingly, the probability of Environmental toxicity or bioaccumulation in organisms is remote. Due caution should be exercised to prevent the accidental release of this material to the environment. 12.2 Persistence and degradability + Not subject to biodegradation. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential + Matorial data tacking, 12.4 Mobility in Soil + Material data lacking 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment + PBT and vPVB assessment has not been carried out. 12.6 Other adverse effects + Material data lacking.‘Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product waste + Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, andlor international regulations. «Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, andlor Packaging waste international regulations. ‘Section 14 - Transport Information 141 UN 742 UN proper | 14.3 Transport hazard | 14.4 Packing | 14.5 Environmental number shipping name ‘lass(es) ‘group hazards loor NDA Not Regulated NDA NDA NDA lros NDA Toi Regulated NDA NDA NDA lions | _ NDA ‘Nat Regulated NDA NDA NDA liaTaicao] NDA Not Regulated NDA NDA NDA 146 Special precautions for + None specified. user 14.7 Transport in bulk: + Data lacking. according to Annex Il of Marpol and the IBC Code Section 15 - Regulatory Information 45.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture SARA Hazard Classifications + None Taventor ‘Component Canada NOSL. EDELNICS TSCA [Poiywnyl Chonda _|9002-06-2 No Yes Yes. WVinyictonae [7601-4 No Ne Yoo. Canada Labor = —— ‘Canada - WHMIS - Classifications of Substances * Vieyi Chloe 7e01-4 ——A,B1,02A,028,F ‘Uncontoted product += Polyvinyl Chloride 9002-862 according io WHNIS Classiticaon erteris Canada - WHMIS - Ingredi * Vinyl Chloride 1 + Point Chotide Tors 0.4% 9002-862 Not Listed Environment ~~ Ganada - CEPA - Prierty Substances List 1+ Ving! Chloride 7601-4 ——Notlisted + Palyiny! Chioride 002-862 NotListed eat gto cup ww 3,030 Pe 9United States Labor ‘U8, - OSHA - Process Safety Management - Highly Hazardous Chemicals 1+ Vinyl Chloride 1 + Polpinyl Chloride 1 U.S,-OSHA - Specifically Regulated Chemicals ' | + Vinyl Chioride t + Pojyviny Chlodse Environment ————.- UU'S.-CAA (Clean Air Act) - 1990 Hazardous Air Pollutant Ming hiorce {+ Potyiny! Chloride "U.S. -CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and thelr Reportable Quantities = Vil Close | Poti crore | US. -CERCLA'SARA Radionuclides and Their Reportable Quantities + Veyt Chose | + Paling chore |.8.- CERCLAISARA - Section 202 Extremely Hazardous Substances EPCRA RAs * Vinyl Chiore | + Poiyeiny Criorde U.S, -CERCLAISARA - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances TPOs + Vinyl Chlorde + Polysiny Chloride \ |u.s. -CERCLA'SARA - Section 313 -Emission Reporting + Viny Criorde + Poin Chiorde \U.S, -CERCLA'SARA - Section 313 = PBT Chemical Listing Vinyl Chloride j + Polyiny! Chore U.S, - TSCA (Toxle Substance | = ving chloride | « Poiyany: Chloride United States - California Environment ——-——~ USS. California - Proposition 65 - Carcinogens Lis + Ving Chore + PolyinglChioride Control Act) - Section 12(4) - Expert Notification 75014 9002-86-2 75.014 9002-882 7501-4 9002-86-2 T8014 9002-862 7501-4 9002-86-2 7501-4 9002-86-2 7501-4 9002-86-2 75014 9002-862 Ts014 9002-86-2 rs018 9002.88-2 75.014 9002-882 Not Listed Not Listes 0.5 ppm Action Level (See 22 CFR 1910.1017); 1 ppm TWA {See 29 CFR 1910.1017);5 om STEL (See 28 CFR 4810.1097, 15 min) Not Listed NotListed 1 fy fnal RO; 0.454 kg fal RO Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not ised 0.1% de minimis concentration | Not Listed ! Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed carcinogen, nial date 227187 NotListed 3)California - Proposition 65 - Developmental Toxicity + Vinyl Chloride | + Polyiny Crionde 7501-4 Not Listed 9002-96:2 Not Listed U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADL) + Vinyl Chloride + Polyvinyl Corde 7601-4 Not Listed 9002.96:2 NolListed U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - No Significant Risk Levels (NSRL) + Vinyl Chloride + Poiyiny Corde 7501-4 3 ualday NSRL 900286-2 Not Listed U.S. - California - Proposition 85 - Reproductive Toxteity - Female 7501-4 NotListed + Vinyl Chore + Polyvinyl Chote 9002862 Not Listed U.S. - California - Proposition 85 - Reproductive Toxicity - Male + Vinyl Chloride 750-4 NotlListed + Polyvny! Chloride 9002862 NotListed 15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment + No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out. 15.3 Other Information ZSWARNING: This product can expose you to Vinyl Chloride, which is known fe the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to wow P65Warnings.ca.gov. Section 16 - Other Information National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Flammability Health Instabllity’Reactivity ‘Special hazards Revision Date + 20/Augusu2021 Preparation Date + 20/ApR12015 DisclaimeriStatement of + The technical data given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge, information {and belo’ at the date ofits publication. The information given is designed only as 2 {Guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and Srisase, and is no! lo be considered a warranty or quality specification. No guarantee [s being given as to the end use performance, The product is sold on the basis that buyers test the product for their specitic purposes. This information related to the raterial designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with ‘any other materials or in any process. Liability Koy to abbreviations NOA=No Data Available oven hie Reson