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sllcs OJ CL ny :e USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Vinyl Chloride Monomer{VCM) is a basic chemical budding btoct and is Mainly used at a nor material in the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC is usedla mate "vinyl'products such as wallcoverings. upholstery flooring, house siding, water pipes, sewerpipes, luggage, clothing automotive parts, medical devices, food wrap, wtndowframes, trite insalauott. garden hoses, and phonograph records. Mere ihm tS KKm promts of VCM ismmndnctundintheOS/LAppnamutrtj half was trumpmtat by rrritrrmt tamtam in 1994. MPR 18 '9 7 0 1 :36PM GG PLAQ SHIP?ING IfaMutadurara 2501M S*, NW 202*87-1190 o AnocMon Wwhig*vDCa83T Fc*imie20Wfl7-542r > K> -fc>. (O CD Hi MPR IE '9 7 0 1 :36PM GG PLAQ SHIPPING Borden Chemicals and Plashes PO Box 427 Gnismar. I A 70734-0427 m The Dow Chemical Company a! 2030 VMiatd H. Dow Center Midland. Ml 48674 Formosa Plastics 9 Peach Tree Hil Ltd. Lwmgston. HJ 07039 The GEON Company Moore and Walter Road P.O. Box 134 Avon Lake. OH 44012 Georgia GulfCorp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite S95 P.O Box 105197 Afeota. CIA 30340 Occidental Chemical Corp. P.O Box 809050 Dates LX 75380 9050 PPG Industries, htc One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272 900 Threadneedte Houston, T X 77079 Rev Janjary, 1997 to coon USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Mari (Monde Monomer (VCM) is a bask ehemtctA JmWrintj; Mock and is mainly used as n mu rmrterial in the pmdwfttni rtf Pofyrinyt Chloride (PVCl. PVC rj usedto make ~ftori~pushots such as wallcoverings, upholsters, flooring, boast siding, wafer pipes, serverpipes, luggage, clothing, automotive parts, medical devices, flood wrap, windowflames, wire msnhtion, garden hoses, and phonograph records Mmthan 13 HOorngmerndj nfVttl a immmfm tmifd in the USA. ApprnimrStij halfaas transported hy rvikvad trarkcars m 1994. ZSSIMSSnee'.MM' aumr-tioo FacsMte 2I2M7-S427 NPR 10 ' 97 0 1 :37PM GG PLAQ SHIPPING p .4 CMA 112501 Hazard Information t'SIIA H lu'. 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C' |.1- *l. k- l- itl m l .0 >4 i,< V.ljuir nil* li-> n>l m-f..-m - Health Hmards VI.H Iv pni- i i(i*ilt M *nli 11- I 1 <iiiI,h 1 nci\ i .m I min I- I in m t - V .i|0' i*i.n i >lii,,'*iu . m nUk.un- i mil.n ( will* 1k|!ii>( in *i - .hi ' I nc liM\ (HIhIih Htll.t*l|k4' I In Case of Accident In I j` rtlllfc'l C'MM pipl: 1*111 *1 w *" l lid................ nli'i Si.is npv nnl l. t*j>-ml cf l*n* I i In ;*n\ Wcj* rU - >**n i**t-r* 1 h. tllnii* .*i'| i- i**' toi*i<\ hvi- i |*>ihnr Spill/1a'ak Anil nil i*anilimi I'M* iii 'lin -- -1-f * U.ik 11 \ l* *11 - 4 - l|li*i IM i - I V\ ,fc|.| J'l #1|/ *f II*.I . tic # I i It* lllJV' > `H l * ! 11 t | a,.,, > lire 1 lid '! ) '' ,ll, < - ... . (.i, t - '*oijff / jj \ ' (hi * iirjn / i/i \ ' Hf/fcr \ .f-E - > ni M 111 | i' \ l " f.mergence l <*' i| > i il**! t 1 In -I !I - <i in-t m nm .nil ......... II til l Hazard Information ttSHA 8 hr. Tine Weighted Avenge (TWA) t ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure LWi (STEL) 5 (fa, ACGIH 8 hr. TWA 5 ppm Nature ofProduct Extremely llammable liquefied gas. Classified as a caicinogen by: Iiucniaiional Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and OSHA. Eye and skin hums (rant liquid contact; Liver aad kidney toxin Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects and narcosis Heavier than air flammable gas. Fire or Explosion Extremely ILaunwble. May be igtnicd by heat, sparks or Hants. Vapors may travel to a source of ignttian and flash back. Container may explode violently ia heal of lire. Vapor explosioti hazard indoors, outdoors or in servers. Health Hazards May be poisonous if inhaled. Contact may cause bums to skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Fite may produce irritating or poisonous gases. In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary pimple out of area; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind, keep out of low areas. Evacuate areas endangered by giw. Wear scU coomined breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and pturcclive clothing. Spill/Leak Shut off igniikm sources; no flares, smoking or Haines ia hazard area. Slop leak if you am do without risk. Water spray may reduce vapor, hut it may not jncvcnl ignition ia closed spaces. Isolate area until gas lias dispersed Let tank, lank car or lank truck bum unless leak can be slopped, null smaller tanks at cylinders extinguish/isolatc from oiliei itiamn.ihic Smafl Fires /Dry Ckemucat or Carbon Dioxide targe Fires / Water spray, fog or regular foam. Move container from (ire urea if you can do it wilbota n>l For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor nozzles it ibis is impossible, witfidraw horn area and tel tire hum. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound Irani Meriting sulci) device or any discoloration of lank due ro lire. Cool container with water using unmanned device well dliei Ine u out. This is immediate response and first aid iiilomimuxi Hu j<him.hoI medical information regarding exposure i*i (ins chemical, uuua i CHEMTRBCO {I T!0(M2+9.VWX Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to fresh sir and call emergency medical care; it mil breathing, give artificial lespumkw. if breathing is diflieuh, givc oxygen. In case of frostbite, thaw busted parts with water Keep iictirii qniet and taainiaio normal body ternperaiiuv. I liis ts itnmediuic response and first aid information For additional information regarding V( M icier n> an MSLKS m contact CHEMTREC. C3 APPROVAL FOR RELEASE OF DOW PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OUTSIDE OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY To Be Published In To Be Presented At To Be Released to (Gov. Agenc^rtPA, Etc. Available Under Freedom of Information Act Authors(s) . 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Must be an R&D Director or Designee. ] Release ( ] Do not release Name Signature Date This approval pertains to presentation, publication and/or release of this document for the above purpose only. Archive one copy of approved manuscript and original release sheets in author's department Send one copy of approved manuscript and original release sheets to the reviewing Patent Attorney, if any. FORM NUMBER C-98510 CMA 112503 i ** omer Hazard Information mation OSHA 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) 1 ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 5 ppm, III. TWrv > ppm Nature ofProduct CjVnpp`io*Jiljrl:x!reincly flammable liquefied gas. Classified as a carcinogen byJtfHy kilterniitionnl Agency foi RcscaTctiTni Cancer (IAHC) and OS11A. Eye and skin burns^from-hquid contact; Liver and kidney toxin. Inhalation may cause cehtral nervous system effects and narcosis.Javier than airjNMMMWMiife N''"------ . <Oc*po.es MxzOl 'ConVocA UivfcVs Fire or Explosion Extremely flamtnablc^___^-------- VW(i(ii. (j>ory M.ry Ir ig^pd-by-Keai7s]-iarks or flames. Vapors "may travel to a source of ignition and flash hack. Container may explode violently in heat of firr cxAvOa WttuVttO Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. O f M ocn -K An = !) Health Hazards -wiVVs l^^i'riuy qo.c. May he poisoiiotrsTTmhaled. Contact'Tnay cause hums tonkin and eyes ^ si-'i ri<L \ Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Cemtuui with liquid miqreuttae frostbite Eire may produce irritating or poisonous gases Cu\t)(o/t. Eo* - In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people out of area; isolate hazard area and deny cnliy. Slay upwind; keep out oflow areas. Evacuate areas endangered by gas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and protective clothing. Spill/Leak Shut ult ignition souices, no Hares, smoking or flames in hazard aica. Stop leak if you can do without risk. Water spray may reduce vapor, hut it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Fire Let tank, lank car or tank truck horn unless leak can he stopped, null smallei tanks or cylinders extinguish/isolate from other llammal^?^)---i os-e Small Fires FUry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide /JlLarge Fires'} Water spray, fog or regularfoam. ' Ct-- Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk For massive firc(qi_cargo area) use uimianned hose monitor nozzles, d this is impossible, withdraw Irom area am! let fne horn Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound trom venting salety device or any discoloration of lank due to hre Cool container with water using unmanned device well alter Inc is out This is immediate response and first aid jnlormation For adduuin.il medical information regarding exposure to this chemical, contact .CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300). Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to Iresh air and call emergency medical cure , if not hteathing, give artificial respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of frostbite, thaw frosted parts with water Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional information regarding VCM, refer to an MSDS or contact CHEMTREC. Borden Chemicals and Plastics PO Box 427 Geismar. LA 70734-0427 The Dow Chemical Company 2030 Wtlliatd H Dow Center Midland, Ml 48674 Formosa Plastics 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 The GEON Company Moore and Wafter Road P.O. Box 134 Avon Lake, OH 44012 Georgia Gulf Corp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite 595 P.O. Box 105197 Atlanta, GA 30348 Occidental Chemical Corp. PO. Box 809050 Dallas TX 75380-9050 PPG Industries, Inc. One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272 'Vista Chemical Company 900 Threadneedle Houston, TX 77079 o > ro January, 1995 ocn cn Vinyl Chionde Monomer (VCM) is USESi a basic chemical building block and ts mainly used as a raw FOR material m the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC is used to make "vinyl" products such VINYL cjjt wallcoverings, upholstery\ flooring, house siding, water pipes, sewer pipes, luggage, clothing, CHLORIDE ; automotive parts, medical devices, food wrap, windowframes, wire MONOMER I insulation, garden hoses, and phonograph records. 1 More than 13 billion pounds of 1 VCM is manufactured in the USA. Approximately half was transported by railroad tankcars in 1994. I & Chemical Manufacturers Association 2501 M Street. NW Washington, DC 20037 202/887-1100 Facsimile 202/887-5427 M IfflirL CHUMS. M/TUAL AID NENim C M A112506 % Vinyl Chloride Monomer Emergency Response Information Bill ofLading Description y' Vinyl Ch!onde^abilized//2.1 (TI-muMr OmjrtJN 1086 RQ (Vinyl ChlorideV/Placardod: Htmnuble Gas Emergency contact: 1-800-424-9300 ,,, Hazmal STCC = 49(15792 SYNONYMS-Chk>ro96ioe,d4afi^y|eoe, ethylene monochloride, imiKx^iloroettayleae. VCM Mi References 1993 DOT Emergency Response Guii ZHlO 0-fVV*-x C, NFPA National Hie Protection Association Rating LI I At 1 II Nil1 \ 2 1 IK! 4 HI A< 1 IN 1 l N 2 4=I:miv:ik'/So\civ 2=Mm let .tic I = S i i l1 i n 4 = 1 lich/Scruutv ()=M i n i n ui i n Properties,?7 < Flash Point - Tp!b C Vapor Density: 2rf5(Air = 1) Boiling Point: - 13.9 C A'1"' ;/ >-' '-/r' Hazard Information OSHA ft hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA I 1 ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 5 ppm, ACGIH H hr TWA 5 ppm Nature ofProduct Exiremely ftK^raablc liquefied gas Classified as a carcinogen by: InternationalAgency for Research on Cancer I1 ARC) and OSHA Eye and skin burns from liquid contact; Liver and kidney toxin Inhalation may cause central nervous sysiem effects and narcosis Heavier than air flammable gas. Fire or Explosion Extremely flammable. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Container may explode violently in heal of fire Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers Health Hazards May be poisonous if inhaled. Contact may cause burns lo skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Fire may produce irmating or poisonous gases. In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people out of area; isolate hazard area and deny entry Stay upwind; keep out of low areas Evacuate areas endangered by gas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and protective clothing. Spill/Leak Shut oil ignition sources; no Hares, smoking or Haines m hazard aiea Slop leak if you cart do w ilhout risk Water spray may reduce vapor, but u may tml prevent ignition in dosed spaces Isolate area until gjs hjs Jispcised. 1 Fire Let lank, tank tar or lank uuck bum uhIlnx leak i.in in* -.im|i|i, ] ,ih smaller tanks oi cylinders eximgiiisfi/iNoiaic lumi mhci ll.uinu.ihi. Small Fires / Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxtde Large Fires t Water spray, fog or regularfoam. Move container Iroin fire area iJ you can do it wnhout nsk For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor im/ztcs, \ (his is impossible, withdraw from area and lei lire burn. Withdraw immediately m case of rising sound from venting s.dciy device or any discoloration of lank due 10 lue Cool container with water using unmanned de\ice well after tnc in out. This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional medical information regarding exposure to this chemical, comae i CHEMTREC (]-&00-424~y300) Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to fresh air and call emergency medical care, i! not breathing, give artificial respiration, il breathing is diMicult, give oxygen. In case of frostbite, thaw /rusted parts with water. Keep u. m quid and maintain normal body temperature This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional information regaiduig VC'M icier to an MM is "i contact t'HEMTRtC. Borden Chemicals and Plasiic* The Dow Chemtcai Compam 203C Wil'.a ' - I.' f Midlai-c 1/ Formosa Piastres 9 Peach 7iee Hill Rd Livfngslon HJ 07039 The GEON Company Moore and Walker Road PO Box 134 Avon Lake OH 44012 Georgia Gulf Corp 400 Diametei Cenler Terrace Suite 595 PO Box 105197 Atlanta GA 30348 Occidental Chemical Corp P O Box 809050 Dallas TX ^5380-9C'5C PPG Industries Inc One PPG Place Pittsbu'Qh PA 1 CONDEaA)jVviis; ta 90C C-ompam FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER L\U > fill if, SItr I'h ',JM , : 11 ' I'oh urn / tilt /'if /'l ( i' ll h'J to ttudi i in'll i"i >thn n on 11 tii, u ttiU rn < i tni;\ uf>k-'htt'n fiooittiit lioiru \itiini: u oft t pip* ' vurri ilttrhtun nliSOltUtttH piirj\ flit J\i a! (It I h * <- r.hVn ntp titinion ottuim u//i ,'i'sjl/nrinll voitlt'ii l\ t ' i/'I(.' 'ifOllOKhipIl i Mttrt1 titan IJ biiirun pwtittdj ilWHMIl/ul tTlTitrj!rtt-rirTfrrt nutieh haif w&itrraamporti'd b\ rtitlrood fankt ur\ * ifa ajfLo$ * A ro oQl -Nl CMA 112508 Hazard Information A. ' x-fx: \ ''i 111 \ Hill W i iLlllIk t1 /( '"" 'ii t I mill ^11 I Fire \atare of Product i ....... I - i I ................. 1 IIM k I I I'M I 'I " I i I I.I-I' I 'll I 11'i ! -> ; II III ,1111 11 in 1 in- ii il'L i M I '1 IP' 1 I i ' Ml 1 ' s "I I ll I ' Fire or Explosion I \Ik M's. ' ' I III! II r !. \|,r k- CMi't I I1, K r -r i k !n v i -m.1'illl'iin- niiii iin i i i - .1 i mi i "'Mil '"f ni' i 11. ^ pi' 'iK - 'i ik-'M! mi 1k ii "I ii 1 'I - S|1-| M' Ml 11 I II ll ilia " r . 'Ml' |c '"'I I .l ' 'I l'* ''irsiili t n . hr' ( hi inh t' /' ;r f lh m : k . ! tr i i \lithr->pnr> I>' u -( itjtfur !man \ L. i ' i 'i' ,- i1 ` a i 'i i im ' !'" V -'I'. '| ' .' 1 I ' I'' , i a, I i ;j| ^ i , | 11 , , , | , | mm Mill. ! J, Health Hazards \\i lx nets. ......... I i Mil U I 111 L .III I mil il I ' Ml I I" f, ll IM I Ml IM ( | | i's1' I. I ll ll III'.' .1 p' I- I.................... In Case of Accident k l ' l| I I IH , II , ' I I [ 11 -Ml Ml i||' ' ' L t L ] 'Ml ` II " i > ` I ' I <||I 'I Is . ' ll I - 1 I I I 11 I 11 I' I \ I. MH> ll - I 11' I Ml f |; , - [I.I .III i * *i , l, 1 ' il MX',I', ll "III' l 1 l"1 '1 - HI W I l<\ 1 ' ' .1 1 i. l ' 1 '' > - >1 I, II I 1" " Emergency First \id Procedure - I I II' ' ' I ll III IIM I Ml I ' lu I' ll <i i*| hi.' .1 il i11 I l' -|'i I . M I 'U I I i . s l n Im i - 'I ' i - ihii, Ii 'ii M-J | ii 1 s 1111 lllil III l ............. II 111 ' 1 ' .................... f '' I 'll i ' Ml 1 ; M sf' r l M 11 Spill/Feak 1086 CMA 112509 Borden Chemicals and Plastics P.O. Box 427 Geismar, LA 70734-0427 The Dow Chemical Company 2030 Williard H. Dow Center Midland, Ml 48674 Formosa Plastics 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd Livingston, NJ 07039 The GEON Company Moore and Walker Road P.O. Box 134 Avon Lake, OH 44012 Georgia Gulf Corp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite 595 P.O. Box 105197 Atlanta, GA 30348 Occidental Chemical Corp. P.O. Box 809050 Dallas TX 75380-9050 PPG Industries, Inc. One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272 CONDEA Vista Company 900 Threadneede Houston, IX 77079 Rev. June, 1997 o > M CJt O USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) is a basic chemical building block and is mainly used as a raw material in the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC is used to make "vinyl" products such as wallcoverings, upholstery, flooring, house siding, water pipes, sewer pipes, luggage, clothing, automotive parts, medical devices, food wrap, windowframes, wire insulation, garden hoses, and phonograph records. More than 15 billion pounds of VCM is manufactured in the USA. Approxi mately half is transported by railroad tankcars. Chemical Manufacturers Association 1300 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 703-741-5000 HOWU, Vinyl Chloride Monomer Emergency Response Information Bill ofLading Description Vinyl Chloride, Slabilized//2.) UN 1086 RQ Emergency contact: 1-800-424-9300 Hazmal STCC = 4905792 N.A.E.R.G. No. 116 P SYNONYMS-Chloroethene, chloroethylene, ethylene monochloride, monochloroethylene, VCM References 1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide No. 116 P NFPA National Fire Protection Association Raring HEALTH MPA 3 FIRE 4 REACTIVITY 2 4=Exnvmc/SL'vav 2=MolL'rule USIieht dMlieh/ScTimK 0=Mininuim Properties Flash Point: -77.8 C Vapor Density: 2.15 (Air = 1) Boiling Point: - 13.9" C Hazard Information OSHA 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) 1 ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 5 ppm, ACGIH 8 hr. TWA 5 ppm Nature ofProduct Extremely flammable liquefied gas. Classified as a carcinogen by: International Agency for Research on Cancer (LARC) and OSHA. Eye and skin bums from liquid contact; Liver and kidney toxin. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects and narcosis. Heavier than air flammable gas. Fire or Explosion Extremely flammable. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Container may explode violently in heat of fire. Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Health Hazards May be poisonous if inhaled. Contact may cause bums to skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people out of area: isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Evacuate areas endangered by gas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and protective clothing. Spill/Leak Shut off ignition sources; no flares, smoking or (lames in hazard area. Slop leak if you can do without risk. Water spray may reduce vapor; but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Fire Let tank, tank car or tank truck bum unless leak can be stopped; with smaller tanks or cylinders extinguish/isolate from other flammable. Small Fires /Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide Large Fires / Water spray, fog or regularfoam. Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire bum. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safely device or any discoloration of tank due to fire. Cool container with water using unmanned device well after fire is out This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional medical information regarding exposure to this chemical, contact CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300). Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to fresh air and call emergency medical care; if not breathing, give artificial respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of frostbite, thaw frosted parts with water Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature. This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional information regarding VCM, refer lo an MSDS or contact CHEMTREC. 1086 O > NS Or Benefits and Uses of Vinyl Chloride Monomer Vinyl Chloride Monomer {VCM) is a basic chemical building block and is mainly used as a raw material in the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC is used to make "vinyl" prod ucts. Vinyl is the second largest volume plastic produced in the world. U S. production alone currently exceeds 15 billion pounds annually, and 40 billion pounds worldwide each year. Applications are found in most industries, including communi cations, automotive, retailing, textiles, construction, health care, aerospace, durable goods and agriculture. Major uses include water distribution, irrigation and sewer pipe, wire and cable insulation electrical conduit, floor and wall covering iandlil! liners, piping used in food processing, fencing and house siding. Toys, upholstery, floor mats, body side moldings, adhesives and sealants, surgical equipment and patio furniture. ABOUT VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Vinyl is the world's second most widely used plastic mate rial. Over 50 percent of all vinyl produced is used by the con struction industry, and more vinyl is used in construction than any other plastic. Therefore, vinyl is often referred to as the "infrastructure plastic". Over 50 years ago, vinyl was first introduced, making it one of the most time-tested synthetic materials in use today. Vinyl's first major use was as a rubber insulation replace ment for wiring on U.S. ships during World War 11. PVC water pipe economically delivers pure water to even the most remote location; PVC irrigation pipe helps increase crop yields; PVC sewer pipe helps insure the integrity of waste water handling systems. Vinyl medical goods and pharmaceutical packaging provide a higher, safer standard of health care. Vinyl's inherent flame retardance has made it the dominant material for many electrical uses and has helped make electrical service safer and more dependable. Vinyl's durability and comparative low cost helps make housing more affordable. Vinyl packaging helps reduce food spoilage and waste. It is virtually unreplaceable in meat wrap. Vinyl is a small, manageable part of the solid waste stream. Vinyl can be safely incinerated and landfilled. RECYCLING VINYL Millions of pounds of vinyl are being recycled each year. In 1995 alone, approximately 9.5 million pounds of post-consumer vinyl was recycled. In addition to this, an estimated 300 million pounds of pre consumer vinyl scrap was diverted from landfills to be recycled into second-generation products. Long-lived vinyl applications are also being recycled. Examples of this are vinyl siding, wire and cable scrap, and computer keyboard housings. Special grades of PVC pipe now contain an inner core of recycled vinyl. Recently, the University of Toledo identified nearly 100 potential uses for recyded vinyl, most in non-packaging applications. The demand far exceeds the supply. The University estimated potential demand for recycled vinyl at about 500 million pounds per year. This is more than twice the amount available by recycling all vinyl bottles. Numerous commercial products contain recycled vinyl. The vinyl industry has helped sponsor the development of several automated technologies that separate vinyl packaging from other plastics in die waste stream. These systems are now in commercial use in at least 40 locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. INCINERATION OF VINYL Incinerator scrubbing systems can remove about 99 percent of the hydrogen chloride (HCI) generated by incinerating vinyl plastics and other chlorine-containing compounds and materials. Research indi cates that this can be done at a minimal cost. Studies done in Europe and Japan show that only 0.3 percent of all atmospheric acidity can be traced to incineration of vinyl, which in turn represents only 0.02 percent of all acid rain. Power plants and auto exhaust are the main sources. LANDFILLING Vinyl products are extremely resistant to the corrosive conditions found in landfills and will not break down or degrade under them. In tact, vinyl is often used to make landfill liners because ol its resistance lo these conditions and PVC pipe is used to collect landfill leachate. VINYL PLASTICS: AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE Vinyl has become one of the most widely used materials in part because of its cost-efficiencies and economic use of natural resources. These efficiencies begin when vinyl is produced, and continue throughout its lifecycle, encompass ing such elements as raw material usage, energy used in processing, energy used in maintenance requirements, and disposal costs. Vinyl is only partially derived from nonrenewable petroleum feedstocks. The balance comes from salt, an inexpensive, renewable natural resource. Vinyl compares favorably to other packaging materials. In 1992, a lifecycle assessment comparison of specific packages made from glass, paperboard, paper, and selected plastics concluded: Vinyl was the material with the lowest production energy and carbon dioxide emissions and the lowest fossil fuel and raw material requirements of the plastics studied. The vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production process (the first step to vinyl production) is a classic use of in-process waste minimization since virtually all material used to make it is recycled back into the process. Vinyl is one of three plastic materials with the lowest energy requirements of twelve major plastics used. The use of vinyl in the transportation market saves an estimated 10 trillion BTU's per year -- the equivalent of 1.7 million barrels of oil, or ten billion cubic feet of natural gas. The use of vinyi in eighl major building and construction applications saves an estimated 260 trillion BTU's per year -- the equivalent of 44.2 million barrels of oil, or 260 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Together, the use of vinyl in the transportation and construction markets alone saves 270 trillion BTU's per year--enough to meet the annual energy requirements of nearly 2.7 million households. Additional resources are saved because of the durability of vinyl. Some PVC pipe installations, for example, have been in use for nearly 50 years and do not yet need to be replaced. By reducing the frequency with which a product must be replaced, vinyl further reduces raw material consumption, as well as demolition scrap destined for landfills. PURPOSE The Vinyl Chloride manufacturers work aggressively to promote the safe distribution of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM). In the event of a distribution incident involving VCM, the consequences of a chemical spill or potential release may be made less serious it a chemical expert is available at the scene to give advice and assistance. Occasionally, however, the shipper's response team may be too far from a chemical incident to arrive at the scene in the first crucial hours. For that reason, and as a voluntary public sendee, VCM manu facturers have joined together to form a Vinyl Chloride Transpor tation Network (VCNet) which will coordinate chemical company and lor-hire response teams in association with the Chemical Manufacturers Association's Chemical Transportation Emer gency Center (CHEMTREC). VCNet is a mutual aid network that is intended to provide technical expertise and assistance at the scene of Vinyl Chloride Distribution Incidents (VCDIs) when the shipper cannot respond promptly. VCNET RESPONSE PROCEDURE if a VCM emergency occurs, call CHEMTREC (USA) (1-800 424-9300) to receive immediate advice and assistance. The CHEMTREC response center will obtain critical details regard ing the emergency and provide appropriate precautionary information. CHEMTREC will then contact the appropriate company in accordance with the following scenario: WHEN A SHIPPER IS KNOWN CHEMTREC will call the shipper and provide details of Hie incident, and the name and phone number of the contact person at the scene. In addition, CHEMTREC will identify the name, location, and phone number of the nearest VCNet member. If the shipper cannot respond promptly to an incident that requires the presence of a chemical expert, the shipper, through CHEMTREC will request a nearby VCNet member company to respond. Photo Only VCNet member companies and tor-hire responders that are qualified to handle the hazards of VCM will be requested to respond. After receiving a call from CHEMTREC or another emergency responder, the VCNet responder should immediately make phone contact with appropriate personnel at the scene to judge Hie extent ol the incident. WHEN A SHIPPER IS NOT KNOWN CHEMTREC will call Hie company with the VCNet response team closest to the incident and provide details on the site location, and the name and phone number ot the contact person at the scene. After receiving a call from CHEMTREC or other emergency responder, the VCNet responder should Immediately make phone contact with appropriate personnel at Hie scene to judge the extent of the incident. CHEMTREC may authorize a tor-hire response company to go to the scene. Photo Photo