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THE GENERAL TIRE , RUBBER COMPANY G.T.R. Chemical Company Ash tabula, Ohio Date Issued: August 1, 1983 Supersedes: Subject: VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER (VCM) Procedure No.: b-63 Unit: Material Safety Data Page: i Qf i WHERE USED: USE: DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL: HEALTH CONCERNS: FIRST AID TREATMENT: SPECIAL HANDLING: SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: Polymer. Charged to reactor. Raw material for manufacture of PVC. Highly volatile - liquid under pressure - becomes gas when exposed to air - slight sweet odor. Considered as a carcinogen. Dizziness and anesthesia. May freeze tissue. 8-hour TWA - 1 ppm. TLV - 5 ppm (15 min.). No contact with skin. Eyes - flush with cool water 15 minutes. Skin - bath affected areas with luke-warm water or warm packs. Inhalation - remove to a well-ventilated area artificial respiration if required oxygen if needed. Ingestion - not likely. In all cases get immediate medical attention. Special OSHA requirements (1910.1017). Storage under pressure (DOT regulations). Dike tanks. Spills - remove all ignition sources - ventilate area. Remove contaminated clothing. Hose down with water after evaporation of monomer. Engineering Procedures. Disposal: Incineration. Special OSHA requirements (1910.1017). Neoprene gloves. Explosion proof equipment. Goggles. Protective clothing. Breathing protection. CO2 or dry extinguishers for small fires - water can be used for cooling but not effective on fires. Fires form toxic and corrosive gases - self-contained breath ing apparatus required - ventilate area before entry. QENC 23780