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To: W. F. Smith $ AIR ^ PRODUCTS 'r CALVERT CITY PLANT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CA^-J ft Date: Eo 4ft* IXe)S)J /-l^u/tT ZO December 1985 ' J From: H. D. Lockett Copies: R: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS Ar- far* fr*y ***y In reference to your memo of 3 December 1985, attached is a list of companies, contacts and telephone numbers to use for major hazardous raw materials when problems occur. it you nave any /Q. .6(sa HDL/kjc Attachment H. D. Lockett AP00045462 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS ETHYLENE Norchem Two Central Park Plaza Omaha, NE 68102 Emergency No.'s: Clarence Hall, Manager: Barbara Stoneking: Jan Goodin: 402-493-3457 402-493-7242 712-366-1130 402-633-6214 (Jan Goodin) Sun 01 in P.O. Box 609 Claymont, DE 19703 Emergency No.'s: Ethylene Unit: 302-792-3173, Frank Ermine Burley Melton: 302-792-3130 800-441-7287 (Joe Patton) VINYL CHLORIDE Dow Chemical, U.S.A. 20 Perimeter Center East Atlanta, GA 30346 800-258-5500 404-394-4141 (Nadine Nist) Emergency No,'s;. Ramon Lopez, Plaquemine Plant:, 504-389-6036 EMERGENCY SERVICE: 517-636-4400 METHANOL Air Products & Chemicals. Inc. P.O. Box 2262 Allentown, PA 18001 Emergency No's: Cindy Miller: 215-767-6077 Pace Plant: 904-994-5511 (Normal Hours) 904-994-7585 (After Hours) 215-481-8837 (Cindy Miller) cont'd AP00045463 -2- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS - HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS - cont'd METHANOL - cont'd P. B. & S. Chemical Co. P.0. Box 908 Paducah, KY 42001 362-8316 (Marilyn Pickering) Emergency No.'s: Dale Roberts, Branch Manager: James Presson, Operations Manager: Marilyn Pickering, Office Manager: Jim Wilson, Materials Supervisor: 444-6700 642-2116 443-5571 442-4286 VINYL ACETATE Celanese Chemical Company P.0. Box 47440 Dallas, TX 75247-0440 800-527-7860 (Lois Golman) Emergency No.'s: Lois Golman: 214-361-1004 Bayport Plant: 713-474-2841, x6172: Jim McGee Borden, Inc. 180 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 Emergency No's: Joe Flnan: 614-258-4138 John Stapleton: 614-891-7561 614-225-4241 (Joe Finan) U.S. Industrial Chemical Co. P.0, Box 429549 Cincinnati, OH 45249 Emergency No.: 800-424-9300 800-543-5900 (Debbie) AP00045464 Vinyl Chloride H2C=CHC1 Properties:27 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor Boiling point, 7F Flash point, -108F Vapor density, 2.15 Toxici ty:2 Inhalation TCLQ (human) 20 ppm, cardiovascular toxic effects. Vinyl chloride is a liver cancer suspect agent. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause frostbite.27 Handling and Storage:27 In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. Persons taking care of a leak or spill should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. In cases where OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Eye protection and clothing to protect skin should be worn. Exposure Potential: The source for vinyl chloride exposure at the waste treatment plant is the effluent from PVC or Emulsion. Normal conditions are such that subject operators to exposures much less than the action level. Recommendations for Air Monitoring: The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit is 1 ppm for an 8 hour Shift and 5 ppm for 15 minutes. Overexposures are subject to "S" type violations. On infrequent occasions, concentrations in the centrifuge room exceed 1 ppm. This area will be scheduled 'for yearly air monitoring. GNB:06AUG81 AP00045465 MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 097 PROOUCT tDgNTTFTCATlON MSOS097: VINYL CHLORIC 0,0.T. SHIPPING NAME: VTnyl Chloride SYNONYM(S): Chloroe+hylone, Chloroethene D.O.T. 1.0. NUMBER: UN1086 CHEMICAL FORMULA: C^jCI or CH2:CHCl 0.0.T. HAZARD CLASS: Flammable Gas C.A.S. NUMBER: 75-01-4 0.0.T. LABEL(S): Flammable Gas PHYSICAL DATA MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 62.499 FREEZING POINT: -153.7*0; -244.7*F BOILING POINT: -13.8*C; 7.2*F VAPOR PRESSURE I 21.1*C: 234 KPa RELATIVE DENSITY, (AIR-1): 2.21 1 atm, 25*0 SOLUBILITY IN WATERd 1 atm and 25*0: 1.07 cm3/1.0 ml water DESCRIPTION: At room temper art uro and atmospherte pressure#, vinyl chloride Is * eoforfaas, highly flammable gas with a pleasant, swaat odor at high concentrations, it Is shipped as a.liquified gas under Its own vapor pressure* Vinyl.chloride Is. Inhlbltted with phenol to prevent polymerization' FLAMMABLE LIMITS II AUTO-IGNITION TEM FIRE FIGHTING be stopped, let the spray. ewsrnARD data- Ijfjbs^fllf the flow cannot oundfngs using a water tve pressure rounding fire and IbfV^djstancd. InguTshed and be subject to PERMISSIBLE EXPOS NOTE: vinyl chior ACUTE EiFgFEaCnTdSnOumF bOnVeEssR* In tlnglln^ the. f_e__e_t a__n_d h__a_n__d_s_*___''_I_n___h_igh '_e_o__h_e__entrefton_ s^vTvmi ^cch^ioo^riIodeeagaacgcetsr Inags ganait, and anestheTtliCc. C" o'n` tac`t w..i.t..h..........(..q...u...id v.t.n....y...l.....c...h....l.o....r..i.d...e may cause s...e...v...ere Irritation and burns. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Vinyl Chloride Is a recognized carcinogen and has caused cancer In man > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vinyl chloride Is listed In the National Toxicology Program's Third Annual Report on Carcinogens!1982). The International Agency for Research on Cancer has concluded that vinyl chloride Is an animal carcinogen (Monograph 7.p29t.l974) and a human carcinogen (Monograph >19,p377,1974). VINYL CHLORIDE page 1 of 2 Revised: October 19B5 AP00045466 FIRST AID 1NFCRMAT10N INHALATION: tove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing 1$ difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. NOTE: Skin burns can be treated by the application of magnesium paste (magnesium oxide and glycerine). REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: inhlbltted vinyl chloride Is stable under normal storage conditions. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat, air, oxygen, peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents. 1NCOMPATABILITY: Oxidizing materials, active metals, aluminum alloys and organometalIIcs. HAZARDOUS 0EC0MP0SITION/OXIDATIOI PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide. POLYMERIZATION: May occur. Avoid exposure to oxygen(alr), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free-radical Initiators or other catalytic materials. SPILL CR LEAK PROCEDURE Evacuate the area. Personnel equipped with special personal protective suits for f Ire/chemlcals and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus can re-enter the area and attempt to stop the leak. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION STORAGE RECOWENOATIONS: Cylinders should be stored and used In dry, well ventilated areas away from sources of heat or Ignition. Oo not store wfth oxidizers. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EOUlPMENT: EYE PROTECTION - Pace shield and safety glasses or chemical goggles. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn If It Is suspected that vinyl chloride Is In the air. SKIN PROTECTION - As a minimum, Impervious gloves should be worn when handling lines and equipment containing vinyl chloride. BEFORE USING THE GAS: 1. Secure the cylinder to prevent 1+ from falling or being knocked over. 2. Install check valves or traps to prevent suckoack to the cylinder. 3. Leak check the lines and equipment. ,, 4. Have positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash stations and safety showers readily available. ,J ^ , 5. Have an emergency plan covering steps to be taken In the event of an accidental release. ** NOTICE This data Is furnished.gratuitously. Independent.of any sale of the.product, and only for your Independent Investigation end verlifficastlion. While this data TIss believed too be correct, MHaT+hheesscon makes no representation as to the aecceuraecy of.thea data. Matheason mrnakaeas no warrantiles, guaranties or rmIemepprrcelhiesaden,ntataabnltidIoIntwysh.ecotrfheafrint.nyaerklJI)saissnsislnnd*gfoobrrynaTnaaytwuppreoaarrrwttoiiicctthhuuellaarrewrrsisppeue.rcptoI.ntsocel.uthdeM.inagp_th_r_obe_dsu--outncnt.so..oh.t..ra..l.l.itl.m.o....iI..tnt.e.h..d.ni.s-otoed---va-a-et-an-n}y,t either express or Implled warranty of --b--e liable for any personal Injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special. Indirect, consequential or.compensatory, directly or Indirectly resulting from the publication or use of or reliance upon this date. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL THE NEAREST MATHESON LOCATION Cucamonga, Ck (714) 987-4611, Newark, CA (415) 795-2559, Morrow, GA (404) 961-7891. ,, ^ Joliet. IL (815) 727-4848, Gloucester, MA (617) 283-7706, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 933-2400, Twlnsburg, OH (21$) 425-4406, La Porte, TX (713) 471-2544 VINYL CHLORIDE page 2 of 2 Revised: October 1985 AP00045467 Properties:5 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor Boiling point, 7F Flash point, -108F Vapor density, 2.15 LEL, 3.6% Toxici ty :2 Vinyl chloride is a liver cancer suspect agent. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause frost bite. Oral LD50 (rat), 500 mg/kg Chronic exposure has shown liver injury in rats and rabbits. Handling and Storage: In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. When OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Use: Distribution personnel unload incoming railcars of VC1. When all equipment is working properly, exposure is nil. Recommendation for Air Monitoring: Exposure limits OSHA, 8 hr. , 1 ppm OSHA, 15 min., 5 ppm ACGIH, 8 hr., 5 ppm Past monitoring results August, 1982, equipment not working properly (leaky valve), two 15 minute samples, 35 ppm August, 1982, equipment working properly, two 15 minute samples, 0.33 ppm GNB:15SEP82 AP00045468 Vinyl Chloride Properties: 59 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor Bolling point, 7F Flasn point, 108F Vapor density, 2.15 LLL, 3.6% Odor threshold, TOuO ppm Toxicity: Liquid can cause frostbite. It is a liver cancer-suspect agent. Very high concentrations produce symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication. Handling and Storage: 59 In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. Persons taking care of a leak or spill should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. In cases where OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Eye protection and clothing to protect skin should be worn. Use in Plant: Vinyl chloride is used as a raw material in two of the products manufactured at the emulsion plant. It is supplied by the PVC plant with transfer to reactors being accomplished with pumps and flow indicator meters. The operation is automated except for manually turning valves and starting the pump. Several thousand pounds are charged for each batch of A-728 and EVC1. Leaky valves, seals, or pumps are sources for exposure. Recommendations for Air Monitoring: Exposure Limits: OSHA, 8 hr., 1 ppm ("S" violations) USHA, 15 min., 5 ppm ACGIH, 8 hr., 5 ppm Post Monitoring Results: 1978, 47 personnel, 0.28 ppm 1979, 8 personnel, 0.22 ppm 1980, 36 personnel, 0.28 ppm 1980, 1 personnel,57 ppm 1981, 6 personnel, 0.55 ppm 1981, 2 Area (near leak), 58 ppm 1981, other areas in plant, .29 ppm 1981, many areas VC1 is non-detectable 1982, 5 personnel, 0.67 ppm 1982, 1 personnel, 22 ppm (near leak) All personnel samples are those operators most likely to be exposed. Air monitoring scheduled quarterly. GHB:14APR82 AP00045469 MAFHESON GAS PRODUG5 MATERIAL SAFE1Y DATA SHEET 097 PRCOUCT IDENTIFICATION MS0S097: VINYL CHLORIDE DQ>J. SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl Chloride SYNONYM(S): Chloroethylene, CMoroethene CHEMICAL FORMULA: C2H3CI or CH2:CHCi C.A.S. NUffiER: 75-01-4 D.O.T. 1.0. NUMBER: UN1086 *5 0.0.T. HAZARD CLASS: Flamsable Gag. <7 ^ O.O.T. LABEL(S): Flemable Gas <T> OL MOLECULAR HEIGHT: 62.499 PHYSICAL DATA y & *2. v.'-- s- & FREEZING POINT: -153.7*C; -244.7#F BOILING POINT: -1J.8*C; 7.2*F & VAPOR PRESSURE t 21.1*C: 234 KPa RELATIVE DENSITY, (AIR-1): 2.21 1 atm) 23*C SOLUBILITY IN HATER( ..l.atm end 25*0: 1.07, on3/1.0 ml water _ _ ...____ .... DESCRIPTION: At ron temperature' and atmospheric pressure, vinyl chi or Ida Is jriess, highly flaimable gas with a pleasant, sweet odor at high.concentration*. It Is shipped as a liquified gas under Its own vapor pressure. Vinyl chloride Is lnhlbltted with phenol to prevent polymerization. i FIRE AMO EffLOSlON HAZARD DATA FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: 4 22% by volume AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 472*C i B82*F ' FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: To extinguish a vinyl chloride fire stop the'fIon of gas.. If the f!ow cannot be stopped, let the fire burn Itself out while cooling the cylinder and the surroundings using a water spray. N. Fire fighters must wear special personal protective suits for fire/ehemfeats and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Firefighters' turnout gear Is Inadequate. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: ' ' "X- " _ i. 1. Cylinders that are exposed to fire may rupture with vioient force.' E*T'"9u|sb surrounding fire and keep cylinders cool using a water spray applted from the mexlmuri possible d *tence. . . +_ 2. Flammable and toxic gases may spread from a spill after the fire Is extinguished and be subject to reignItlon. HEALTH HAZARD DATA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS: OSHA TVA: - OSHA CEILING LIMIT: ACG1H THA: 1 ppm . 3 ppm (13 minute period! 3 ppm NOTE: vinyl da is recognized carcinogen. ACUTE EFFECTS . OVEREXPOSURE: rnhaiatTon'`may``cause drowslness'rbiurred vision, daggering gait, and tingling and nu___m_ess I_n___t_h_e f__e_e_ t___a_n_d h__a_n__d_s_. _In___h_ig---h----c--o--n---c--e--n--t-r--atio-ns. vinyl chloride acts as an anesthetic. Contaacct with lMiqouuildd vwilnnyvl chloride mayv cause severe Irrilttaation and burns. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Vinyl Chloride ts a recognized carcfnogen and has caused cancer in man. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vinyl chloride is listed in the National Toxicology Program** Third Annual Report on Carclnogens<1982). The International Agency for Research on Cancer has concluded that vinyl chloride Is an animal carcinogen (Monograph 17,p291,197*) and a human carcinogen (Monograph *19>p377,iHM>. VINYL CHLORIDE page I of 2 Revised: October 1963 AP00045470 nr * FIRST AtP INFORMATION INHALATION: Vtav victim to,fresh air.. If net breathing, give artificial respiration. difficult, give oxygen* Call a physician* CONTACT: Inroad lately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. contaminated clothing and shoes* Call a physician. If breathing Is Remove NOTE: Skin burns can be treated by the application of magnesium paste (magnesium oxide and glycerine)* REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Inhlbltted vinyl chiorlde is stable under normal storage conditions. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat, air, oxygen, peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents. INCOMPATABILITY: Oxidizing materials, active metals, aluminum alloys and organometalIIcs. HAZARDOUS OECCMPOSITION/OXIDATICN PROOUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide* POLYMERIZATION: May oecur. Avoid exposure to oxygen(alr), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free-radical Initiators or other catalytic materials* SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE 'Evacuate the area. Personnel equipped with special personal protective suits for fire/chemicals and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus can re-enter the area and attempt to stop the leak* PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION STORAGE RECOMENDATIONS: Cylinders should be stored and used In dry, well ventilated areas away from sources of heat or Ignition, Do not store with oxidizers* PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EYE PROTECTION - Face shield and safety glasses or chemical goggles. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn if It Is suspected that vinyl chiorlde Is In the air* SKIN PROTECTION - As a minimum. Impervious gloves should be worn when handling lines and equipment containing vinyl chloride* BEFORE USING THE GAS: . 1. Secure the cylinder to prevent It from fatting or being knocked over. 2. Install check valves or traps to prevent suckoack to tne cylinder. 3. Leak check the lines and equipment* 4. Have positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash stations and safety showers readily available* 5. Have an emergency plan covering steps to be taken In the event of an accidental release* * # NOTICE This data is.furnished.gratuitously. Independent.of any sale of the.product, and only for your independent Investigation and verification. While this date Ts believed to be correct, Mathlieesscon makes no representation as to the accuracy of.the data. Hatheson makes no warranties, guaranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect .to. the product or.to.this data, either express or implied, aod. whether, arising by law cr otherwise, including but not limited to any Implied .warranty of merehantabl [ity.or fitness Tor any particular purpose* Matheson shaii In no event be liable for any personal Injury, property cr other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special. Indirect, consequential or.compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication or use of cr reI lance upon this data. IN CASE CF EMERGENCY CALL THE NEAREST MATHESON LOCATION Cucamonga CA (714) 987-461lI Newark,.CA '(415) 793-2559. Morrow. GA (404) 961-7891, . Joliet, IL (315) 727-4846, Gloucester, MA C5I7> 283-7700, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 933-2400, Twlnsburg, OH <2l6> 425-4406, La Porfe, TX (713) 471-2544 VINYL CHLORIDE page 2 of 2 Revised: October 19S5 e AP00045471 MAFHESON GAS PRODUCTS MATERIAL SAFEIY DA1A SHEET 097 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MSDS097: YINYL CHLORIDE D.CL-T. SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl Chloride SYNONYM! 5): Chloroathylene, Ch loroethene 0*0.T. 1*0* NUMBER: UN1086 CHEMICAL FORMULA: CjHjCI or CH2:CHCI O.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: Flammable Gmg. % C.A.S. NUhBER: 75-01-4 D-O.T. LABEL(S): Flammable Gas & _ % C> PHYSICAL DATA T" U'' MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 62.499 FREEZING POINT: -155.7*0; -244.7*F O BOILING POINT: -IJ.8*C: 7.2*F VAPOR PRESSURE 4 21.1*0: 234 KPa RELATIVE DENSITY^ (AIR-1): 2.21 < 1 atm) 25*C SOLUBILITY IN WATERU .J, atm and 25*0: 1.07 <m3/1.0 ml water D__E_S_CRIPTIO. N:. At roen temperature'and atmosphFTe-r:.ic- -pressure, vinyl chloride is a colorless, highly flaimrmnable ga_s with a_ pl_e__a_s__a_n_ t, sweet odor at high.concentrations. It )s.shipped as a^liquified gas under Its own vapor pressure. Vinyl chloride Is Inhlbltted with phenol to prevent polymerization. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: 4 - '22* by.yoi~ AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATUREu: "y 472-c * e82*F;:;;c'^^^"-:v..' . ; FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: To extinguish a vfnyi ehiortde fire stop the'fiow of gas..- If the flow cannot be stopped, let the fire bum Itself out whlie cooling the cylinder and the surroundings using a water ,pray` ! 'V-7.;.; **-? .. |;. Fire fighters must wear special personal protective suits for fire/chemicals and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Firefighters'.turnout^gear is Inadequate. ,.c UNUSUAL FIRE ANO EXPLOSION HAZARDS:::s. '`:L" .1. Cylinders that are exposed to fire stay rupture with violent force. EicHngutsh surrounding fire and keep cylinders cool using a water spray app I fed -frcm the maximum possible distance. .. . . 2 Flarmable and toxic gases may spread from a spill'after the fire is extinguished end be subject to relgnltlon. -^HEALTH HA2AR0 DATA N PEfWISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS: :.W OSHA TWA: 1'ppm V OSHA CEILING LIMIT: 5 ppm (15 minute period) V.-.' ACGIH TWA: '5 ppm ^ i v-.V., ; NOTE: vinyl chfcride is e recognized carcinogen. '*.' ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: * Inhatetion-may"*cause'IS:o5siness7#"biurrred'wvislbn, staggering gait, and tingling and numbness In the feet end hands. In high concentrations vinyl chloride acts as an anesthetic. Contact with liquid vinyl chloride may causa severe Irritation and burns. CHRONIC EFFECTS CF OVEREXPOSURE: Vinyl Chloride Is a recognized carcinogen and has caused cancer in man. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ylnvi chloride is ilsted in the National Toxicology Program** Third Annual Report on Care I nogens <1982). The International Agency for Research on Cancer has concluded that vinyl chloride is an animal carcinogen (Monograph f7,p291.1974) and a human carcinogen (Monograph fl9,p377,1974). VINYL CHLORIDE < page 1 of 2 Revised: October 1985 AP00045472 T FIRST AIP INFORMATION INHALATION: Ktove victim to.fresh air* If not breathing, give artificial respiration* difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. CONTACT: Imroediateiy flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least IS minutes. contaminated clothing and shoes* Call a physician* If breathing Is Remove NOTE: Skin burns can be treated by the application of magnesium paste (magnesium oxide and glycerine). REACTIVITY OATA STABILITY: Inhlbltted vinyl chloride is stable under normal storage conditions. sunlight, heat, air, oxygen, peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents. Avoid exposure to INCOMPATABILITY; Oxidizing materials, active metals, aluminum alloys and orgenomata11les* HAZARDOUS DECCMPOS1TION/OX 1 DATICM PROOUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide. POLYMERIZATION: May occur* Avoid exposure to oxygentalr), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free-radtcai Initiators or other catalytic materials. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE ' Evacuate the area. Personnel equipped with special personal protective suits for fire/chemicals and positive pressure self-contalnea breathing apparatus can re-enter the area and attempt to stop the leak. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Cylinders shouid be stored and usad In dry, well ventilated areas away from sources of heat or ignition* Do not store with oxidizers. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EYE PROTECTION - Face shield and safety glasses or chemical goggles* RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus shouid be worn if It Is suspected that vinyl chloride Is In the air* SKIN PROTECTION - As a.minimum. Impervious gloves should be worn when handiing lines and equipment containing vinyl chloride. BEFORE USING THE GAS: .1. Seeure the cylinder to prevent It from falling or being knocked over. 2 Install check valves or traps to prevent suekBaek to the cylinder. 3. Leak check the lines and equipment. ,, 4. Have positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash stations end safety showers readily available* ..... 3. Have an emergency pian covering steps to be taken In the event of an accidental release* i c *** NOTICE *** This data Is.furnished.gratuitously, independent.of eoy sale of the.product, and only far your Independent investigation and verification. While this data Ts believed to be correct, Matheson makes no representation as to the accuracy of.the data. Matheson makes no warranties, guaranties cr representations of any kind or nature with respect.to.the product cr.to.this data, either express cr Implied, and whether.arising by law or otherwise. Including but not limited to any Implied warranty of merchantablIIty.or fitness for any particular purpose* Matheson shall In no event be liable for any personal lojury, property cr other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether.special. Indirect, consequential or .compensatory, directly or Indirectly resulting from the publication or use of or reliance upon this date. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL THE NEAREST MATHESON LOCATION Cucamonga. CA (714) 987-4611, Newark,,CA (415) 793-2559. Morrow. GA (404) 961-7391. Joliet. IL (815) 727-4848, Gloucester, MA (617) 283-770d, East Autherford, NJ (2011 933-2400, Twlnsburg, OH (21) 423-4406, La Porta, TX (71J)*47l-2S44 ' VINYL CHLORIDE page 2 of 2 Revised: October 1985 AP00045473 1-ttfcSUKJ MfilHESON GAS PRODUCTS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 097 PROOUCT IDENTIFICATION MSOS097: VINYL CHLORIDE SYNONYM(S): Chloroe+hylene, Chloroe+hene CHEMICAL FORMULA: C2HjC1 or CH2lCHCi C.A.S. NUIER: 75-01-4 MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 62.499 O.O^T. SHIPPING NAME: Ytnyl Chloride 0.0.T. 1.0. NUMBER: UN1086 0.0.T. HAZARD CLASS: Flammable GaifJ $ D.O.T. LABEL(S): %&Flammable Gas ^ V PHYSICAL OATA o % Cl *2. <3 FREEZING POINT: -153.7*C; -244.7*F BOILING POINT: -13.8`Cj 7.2*F VAPOR PRESSURE 21.1 "C: 234 KPa RELATIVE DENSITY. (AIR-1): 2.21 1 atmi 25*C SOLUBILITY IN WATERd .J.atm and 25*0: 1.07 an3/1.0 nl water DESCRIPTION: At room tempereture "and etmospherlc pressure, vinyl chloride I* a colorless, highly flammable gas with a pleasant, sweat odor st high.concentrations. It Is shipped es a.liquified gas under Its own vepcr pressure. Vinyl ehlorlde Is fnhlbltted with phenol +b prevent polymerization. ; -x y / FIRE'AM) EXPLOSION HAZARD OATA 1 FLAMABLE LIMITS IN* AIRs 4 - 22* by yoiune AUTO-IGNITION TEMPEERRAATTUURREE: :'472*C_i '"&C : .VI FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: To extinguish e' vinyl* chloride fire stop the flow of gas.. If the flow cannot be st.o...p..p...e..d...,.....l.e...t....t..h.ae f ire burn Itself out .whl le cooling the cylinder and the surroundings using a water spray. Fire fighter* mustt wear sppeecciieal personal protective suits for fire/chemieal% and positive pressure self-contained breathlng apparatus. Firefighters' turnoutjgeer Is Inadequate. ,... UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: - I.'X fc - ' 1. Cylinders that`are exposed to fineniey rupture'with' vlo/ent force.'Extinguish surrounding fire and keep cylinders cool using a water spray applied from the maximum possible distance. 2. Flaiwiaoie and toxic gases may spread from e spIM efter the fire is extinguished and be subject to reign It Ion. > V- ixxx 1v v-* X- f , X;' -r-x - X. -HEALTH HAZARD DATA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS: - - OSHA TWA: . -1 ppm "-V-iX- 5 OSH* CEILING LIMIT:- 95 ppm (15 minute period) l^v. ACGIH TWA: 5 **?"/.. , NOTE: vinyl chloride Is a recognized carcciinnooggeenn. ^ ACUTE EFFECTS OVEREXPOSUURREE:: iInnhhaallaattiioonn mmaeyy"wcaauuswe*dwrows I nest. bwlu.'rr1ed vision, staggering gelt, and tingling and numbness In the feet end hands. In high concentrations vinyl chi or Ide acts as an anesthetic. Contact with liquid vinyl chloride may cause severe Irritation and burns. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Vinyl Chloride Is a recognized carcinogen and has caused cancer in man. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vinyl chloride Is listed in the National Toxicology Program's Third Annual Report on Carclnogens(1962). The International Agency for Research on Cancer has ooncludad that vinyl chloride Is an animat carcinogen (Monograph F7.p291.1974) and a human carcinogen (Monograph I19,p377,1974). VINYL CHLORIDE page 1 of 2 Revised: October 1985 AP00045474 I V FIRST AID INFORMATION INHALATION: Move victim to.fresh ale. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing Is difficult, give oxygen* Cell a physician. CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. NOTE: Skin burns can be treated by the application of magnesium paste (magnesium oxide and glycerine). REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Inhlbitted vinyl ehiortde is stable under normal storage conditions. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat, air, oxygen, peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents. INCOMPATABIL1TY: Oxidizing materials, active metals, aluminum alloys and organometal1Ics. HAZARDOUS DECCMPOSITION/OXIOATICN PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride^ phosgene, corbon monoxide. POLYMERIZATION; May occur. Avoid exposure to oxygan(alr), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free-radical Initiators or other catalytic materials. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE Evacuate the area. Personnel equipped with special personal protective suits for fire/chemicals and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus ean re-enter the area and attempt to stop the leak. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Cylinders should be stored and used In dry, well ventilated areas away from . sources of heat or Ignition. Oo not store with oxidizers. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EYE PROTECTION - Face shieid and safety glasses or chemical goggles. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn if It Is suspected that vinyl chloride Is In the air. SKIN PROTECTION - As a.minimum. Impervious gloves should be worn when handling lines and equipment containing vinyl chloride. BEFORE USING THE GAS: 1* Secure the cylinder to prevent It from falling or being knocked over. 2. Install check valves or traps to prevent suckbeck to the cylinder. 3. Leak check the lines and equipment. .^ 4. Have positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash stations and safety showers readily available. 5. Have an emergency plan covering steps to be taken tn the event of an accidental release. * NOTICE }hts data is.furnished.gratuitously, independent.of aey sale of the.product, and oniy for your ndependent Investigation and verification. While this data Is believed to be correct, Matheson makes no representation as to -the accuracy of.the data. Matheson makes no warranties, guaranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect, to .the product or.to.this data, either express or Implied, aod. whether.arising by lew or otherwise. Including but not limited to any Inpl ted .warranty of merchan+ablIIty.cr fitness for any particular purpose. Mafheson shall In no event be liable for any personal Injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether.special. Indirect, consequential or.compensatory, directly or Indirectly resulting from the publication or use of or rellance upon this data. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CAU. THE fCAREST MATHESON LOCATION Cucamonga. CA (714) 987-4611, Newark,.CA (415) 793-2559. Morrow, GA (404) 961-7891, Joliet. 1C (815) 727-4848, Gloucester, MA (617) 283-7700, East ftutherford, NJ (201) 933-2400, Twlnsburg, OH (216) 425-4406, La Porte, TX (713) 471-2544 VINYL CHLORIDE < page 2 of 2 Revised: October 1985 < AP00045475 =g=^ MfflHESON GAS PRODUCTS MATERIAL SAFEIY DATA SHEET 097 PROOUCT IDENTIFICATION MS0S097: VINYL CHLORIDE O.CUT. SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl Chloride SYNONYM(S): Chloroethylene, Ch loroethene 0.0.T. I.D. NUMBER: UNI086 CHEMICAL FORMULA: C2H3CI or CH2:CHCl C.A.S. NUMBER: 75-01-4 O.O.T. HAZARD CUSS: Flammable Gas* D.O.T. LABEL(S): PHYSICAL DATA Flarmable Gas t*3 c~i ^ 7- __ fTV C> fji *2. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 62.499 FREEZING POINT: -153.7*C; -244.7*F *^ BOILING POINT: -13.8*C? 7.2*F VAPOR PRESSURE t 2I.)*C: 234 KPa RELATIVE DENSITY, (AIR*1>: 2.21 t 1 atm, 25'C SOLUBILITT IN WATERU _1.atm end 25*0: 1.07 an3>/1.0 ml water , ____________ _ DESCRIPTION: At room temperature and atmospharie pressure, vinyl chloride is a coioriess, highly flannabla gas with a pleasant, sweat odor at high.concentrations. It Is shipped as a.liquified gas under its own vapor pressure. Vinyl chloride^ Is fnhibltted with phenol to prevent polymerization. ' FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA i FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: 4-22$ by voiusm ' - VX; U c AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 4724C ; B82*F . FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: To extinguish a vinyl chloride fire stop the'flow of ges*. .I.f t--h--e----f--l-o--w----c.a...n..n...ot be stopped, let the fire bum Itself out while cooling the cylinder and the surroundings using a water 4PraYv ... , ,I 'S . ' . ,\ . Fire fighters must wear special personal protective suite for fire/chemicals and positive pressure self-eontalned breathing apparatus. Firefighters' turnout gear Is Inadequate. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EWLOSION HAZARDS: - ''X. ' ' ts . 1. Cylinders that are exposed to fire may rupture with violent force. Extinguish surrounding fire and keep cylinders cool using a water spray applied frcm the maximum possible distance. 2. Flammable and toxic gates may spread from a spill after the fire is extinguished and be subject to relgnltlon. HEALTH HAZARD DATA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS: OSHA TVA: 1 OSHA CEILING LIMIT: ^ ACGIH TWA: 1 ppm 5 ppm (15 minute period) 5 ppm / NOTE: vtnyi chioride is e recognized carcinogen* ACUTE EFFECTS (V" OVEREXPOSURE: Inhalation may cause drowsiness, biurred vision, staggering gait, and tingling and numbness In the feet and hands. In high concentrations vinyl chloride acts as an anesthetic. Contact with liquid vinyl chloride may cause severe Irritation and burns. CHRONIC EFFECTS CF OVEREXPOSURE: Vinyl Chloride Is a recognized carcinogen and has caused cancer in ITI60 a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vlnvi chloride Is ilsted in the National Toxleoloav Program's Third Annual Report on Carc1nogons(1982i. ------------------ The International Agency for Research on Cancer has concluded that vinyl chioride is an animal carcinogen (Monograph i7^p291.1974) and a human carcinogen (Monograph Ji9,p377,1974). e VINYL CHLORIOE page 1 of 2 Revised: October 1985 AP00045476 ^*Tfi-- jua FIRST AID INFORMATION INHALATION: Mtove victim to.fresh air.. If not breathing, glvo artificial respiration. If breathing Is difficult, give oxygon. Call a physician. CONTACT: limedieteiy flush eyas or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician* NOTE: Skin burns can be treated by the application of magnesium paste (magnesium oxide and glycerine). REACTIVITY OATA STABILITY: Inhlbltted vinyl chloride Is stable under normal storage conditions. Avoid exposure to sunilght, heat, air, oxygen, peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents. INCCMPATABILITY: Oxidizing materials, active metals, aluminum alloys and organometalilcs. HAZARDOUS DECCWPOSITION/OX IDATICN PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide. POLYMERIZATION: May occur. Avoid exposure to oxygen(alr), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free-radical Initiators or other catalytic materials. SPILL CR LEAK PROCEDURE Evacuate the area. Personnel equipped vltti special personal protective suits for fire/cheraicala end positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus can re-enter the area and attempt to stop the leak* PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Cylinders should be stored and used In dry, well ventilated areas away from sources of heat or Ignition* Do not store with oxidizers* PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT? EYE PROTECTION - Face shield and safety glasses or chemical goggles* RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn if It Is suspected that vinyl chloride Is In the air* SKIN PROTECTION - As a minimum, Impervious gfoves should be worn when handling lines end equipment containing vinyl chloride. BEFORE USING Tt GAS: , .1. Secure the cylinder to prevent it from falling or being knocked over. 2 Install check valves or traps to prevent suckback to the cylinder. J4.. Leak eheck the lines and equipment. , t. ,. Have positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, eyewash stations and safety showers readily available* . .. . , , 5. Have an emergency plan covering steps to be taken In the event of an accidental release* ( *' * NOTICE This data is.furnished.gratuitously, independent.of aoy sale of the.product, and only for your Independent Investigation and verification. While this data Isb---e--t-i-e---v--e--d- ---to be c--o---r-r--e---c- t, Matheson makes no representation as to the accuracy of,the data. Matheson makes no warranties, guaranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect.to.the product or.to.thls data, either express or Implied, aod.whether.arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to any Imp led.warranty of merchanrablllty.cr fitness tot any particular purpose* Matheson shall In no event be liable for any personal Injury, property or other damages of sny nature whatsoever, whether.special. Indirect, consequential er.eompensatory, directly or Indirectly resulting from the publication or use of or reliance upon this date. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL THE NEAREST MATHESON LOCATION Cucamonga. CA (714) 987-4611. Newark,.CA (415) 793-2559. Morrow. GA (404) 961-7891, _, Joliet It (815) 727-4848, Gloucester, HA (617) 283-7706, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 933-2400, Twtnsburg, OH (216) 425-4406, La Porle, TX (713) 471-2544 VINYL CHLORIDE page 2 of 2 Revised: October 1985 < AP00045477 1 Vinyl Chloride H2C=CHC1 Properties:5 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor. Boiling point, 7F Flash point, -108F Vapor density, 2.15 Toxicity:2 Inhalation TC(q (human) 20 ppm, cardiovascular toxic effects. Vinyl chloride is a liver cancer suspect agent. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause frostbite.5 Handling and Storage:5 In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. Persons taking care of a leak or spill should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. In cases where OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Eye pro tection and clothing to protect skin should be worn. Recommendations for Air Monitoring: The source for vinyl chloride in the warehouse is residual monomer In PVC. It has been the experience of most fabricators of PVC resins that exposure to working personnel does not exceed the action level (0.5 ppm) when normal ventilation procedures are followed.6 Ventilation in the warehouse is such that exposure should be very low. The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for vinyl chloride is 1 ppm for an 8hour shift with overexposures subject to "S" type violations. Various areas in the warehouse will be scheduled for yearly air monitoring. GNB:3QAPR81 AP00045478 Vinyl Chloride H^OCHC! Properties :z7 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor Boiling point, 7F Flash point, -108F Vapor density, 2.15 Toxici ty:2 Inhalation TCL0 (human) 20 ppm, cardiovascular toxic effects. Vinyl chloride is a liver cancer suspect agent. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause frostbite.27 Handling and Storage:27 In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. Persons taking care of a leak or spill should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. In cases where OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Eye protection and clothing to protect skin should be worn. Exposure Potential: The source for vinyl chloride exposure at the waste treatment plant is the effluent from PVC or Emulsion. Normal conditions are such that subject operators to exposures much less than the action level. Recommendations for Air Monitoring: The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit is 1 ppm for an B hour shift and 5 ppm for 15 minutes. Overexposures are subject to "S" type violations. On infrequent occasions, concentrations in the centrifuge room exceed 1 ppm. This area will be scheduled for yearly air monitoring. C GNB:06AUG81 AP00045479 1 Vinyl Chloride H2C=CHC1 Properties:59 Colorless gas Sweet mild odor Boiling point, 7F Flash point, -108F Vapor density, 2.15 Toxicity:2 Inhalation TC^q (human) 20 ppm, cardiovascular toxic effeects. Vinyl chloride is a liver cancer suspect agent. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause frostbite.59 Handling and Storage:59 In case of leaks, remove all sources of ignition. Persons taking care of a leak or spill should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. In cases where OSHA limits are exceeded, workers should wear respirators. Eye protection and clothing to protect skin should be worn. Use in Plant: Vinyl chloride is used as a raw material in two of the products manufactured at the emulsion plant. It is supplied by the PVC plant with transfer to reactors being accomplished with pumps and flow indicator meters. This operation is automated except for manually turning valves and starting the pump. Several thousand pounds are charged for each batch of A-728 and EVC1. Leaky valves, seals, or pumps are sources for exposure. Recorrmendations for Air Monitoring: The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for vinyl chloride is 1 ppm for an* 8-hour shift with overexposures subject to *'S" type violations. The results of over 80 samples taken since March, 1978, indicate average exposures are well below the action level (1/2 TLV), The samples also indicate that (although Infrequent) at times the 1 ppm limit is exceeded. Air sampling will be scheduled on a quarterly basis. GNB:13MAR81 AP00045480 \ ,1 Tv V industrici; PPC INDUSTRIES, INC. / ONE GATEWAY CENTER / PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15222 October 29, 1973 The toxicity section of vinyl Chloride Bulletin 115A, attached, contains later recommendations than appear in the manual, "Vinyl Chloride Monomer Handling and Properties," form A-994-115, currently being revised. Although the threshold limit value (TLV) of 200 ppm, which appears on page 7 of the handling and properties manual, agrees with the latest recommendation of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, PPG Industries now recommends a value of 50 ppm until ongoing toxicological studies are concluded. Zeb G. Bell, Jr., Sc.D. Director Environmental Control Industrial Chemical Division AP0004548I Spr-Milculinn for polymer prodo: Appc.'Ji.i'itv O'li'T Acidity. ns I in. maximum p;<rn lion .',> 1 c. maximum ppm Nl'lU ('!;:! Me residue, mUXt-i'lUlU \\C lilli ' Winer. maximum ppm Sufi lie. as SC).'. maximum ppm Acetaldehyde. maximum ppm Acetylene. maximum* ppm clear. Ircc ol suspended matter colorless, water-w bite 5 0.5 0.05 100 3 5 2 - Vais maximum is au industry standaid: however, the PPG product contains no detectable amount of acetylene. USES Mom \ ins ! chloride is polymerited to polysim 1 chUride (PVCj or copolymori/ed with other monomers such as PP(!\ mii> licicno chloride. Vinyl chlo ride monomer should not ho used as an aerosol prupeil.nu. TOXICITY Uninhibited inmumtei is not absorbed through the skin, bm the liquid may cause Irosibiie heeause it evaporates so fast. If an inhibitor is 'iruiudoJ. it may cause local skin burns. Studies are currently being made on possible health hazards that may be associated with exposure to llie vapor. Until these studies are completed, PPCi recommends that vapor concentrations in work areas should not exceed 50 ppm as a time-weighted average atmospheric concentration lor an H-hour day to avoid possible adverse health el feels on work men. Inhalation of Inch sapor concen trations e;ut cause' dizziness and anes thesia. Iheiefore. during periods of exposure to high vapor concentration, workmen should use self-contained or air-supplied breathing apparatus. More toxicity information nppeafs'on Page 7 of the PPCi Manual. "VanI Chloride Monomer Handling and Properties." form .\-')0 l- \ 15. HANDLING AND STORAGE Aluminum and its alloys must not he used in equipment to store or handle vinyl chloride because explosive alumi num chloroaikvls can bo formed. PPCPs vinyl chloride is made from ethylene and contains no delectable amount of acety lene. Vim ( chloride made fi nni acetylene by art older process contains traces of acetylene that could react explosively with copper or its ailoys to form copper acetxUdes. It is not safe to use such vinyl chloride in piuccssing equipment con taining copper nr brass. Exposure of vinyl chloride to oxygon and air results, after a lime, in polymer formation. `Ihis can cause problems in equipment used for storage and transfer of monomer. The nitrogen supply for use with vinyl ehloiidc should have a maximum oxygen eoiitenio! !() ppm. in the vapor phase of a \iny1 chloride Moiage tank, the oxygen content should not exceed 1.000 ppm. More information appeals in Chemi cal Safety Data Sheet SD-56. "Vinyl Chloride." published by the Manu facturing Chemists Association. I825 Connecticut Avenue. N.W., Washing ton. D.C. 20009. Fire hazard Vinvl chloride vapor is extremely flam mable. Its explosive limits ate between 5.6 and 33ft. by volume in air. Proper ventilation and the elimination of igni tion sources are mandatory in areas where\apor concentrations may reach a llammahlc level. When a tank car is un loaded. both the car tank and the un loading pump should be electrically grounded. The major products of combustion in clude toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride as well as carbon monoxide, and less than 10 ppm of phosgene. Only in the very near vicinity of a vinyl chlo ride monomer fire could detectable amounts of phosgene be juesenl. Carbon dioxide or dry chemical agents extinguish small tires dlcelivclv. but no extinguisher is known lor large fires. Streams of water cannoi extin guish a liquid vinyl chloride lire because the monomer does not mix with water and will Hunt on top. Water may be sprayed to cool equipment. If the source of the vinyl chloride monomer leak has not been closed oil, do not attempt to extinguish a large fire because hot metal can re-ignito an unhurried vapor cloud. No one without proper protective respiratory equipment should cuter an area where there has been a fire until the area has been adequately ventilated. Unloading tank cars If tank car valves are defective nr leaky, donut unload. Telephone the PPG Chemicals plant at Lake Charles, Louisi ana. 318-N.X2-1 200. In formation on un loading tank cars and trucks appears in the PPG manual. "Vinyl Chloride Mono mer Handling and Properties, form A994-115." Warning: Air should never be permit ted to enter vinyl chloride tank cars or other containers during or after unload ing. Close and seal all openings. Leave at least [(I psigof vinyl chloride vapor pressure in empty tank car being re turned. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PPG Industiics delivers vinyl chloride by ship, barge, tank car and tank truck. There are 3 shipping points: Lake Charles. Louisiana: Guayanilta, Puerto Rico: and Paulsboro, New Jersey. PPG maintains a fleet of tank cars for vinyl chloride service. All cars arc equipped for top unloading. There are three car sizes: IDfl.OhO-pound. 180,000pound and 220.000-pound net weight. Tank trucks hold up to 40.000 pounds. Ships and barges hold up to several million pounds. SAMPLES AND SERVICE Samples of vinyl chloride arc available on special request in returnable labora tory-size steel cylinders holding 5 pounds or in cylinders holding 200 pounds. The technical sen ice staff of PPCJ In dustries Chemical Division is available for consulting on handling, storage and use. 1 ; \ ^ ^ i | A-1000-1 15 7M 1073 Printed in U.S.A. AP00045482 r-nf *1 - X ;1 i'i ' . r| r--j i In keeping with its position as a lead ing producer of vinyl ehlmide moiumiei for the merchant market only, PPG In dustries expanded its Lake diaries. Louisiana. \iml chloride plant in 1969. The Guaximilln. Puerto Rico plant, built in }7I. greatly increased PPO's capacity for making vim I chloride monomer, A new large tanker, the S,S. Puerto Rican, transports refrigerated vinyl chloride monomer to a newly built ter minal at Pnulsboro. New Jersey, where it is stared under refrigeration. At the PPG plant in Guayanilla. Puerto Rico, the company's modern 34,000-ion chemical tanker, S.S. Puerto Rican, receives a load of vinyl chloride monomer. PPG produces \ inyl chloride monomer In the oxychloriiuiiuHi of ellnlene und holds more than -100 domestic and for eign patents on this process, Uninhibited VCM is quite stable and can he routinely shipped, handled and stored provided proper procedure", out lined below, arc lolhnvcd. To prevent polymerization in transit or storage, it is essential that the monomer he pruiectod at all times from contact with air, oxyuen, moisture, cantlvtic impurities, and Tight. PPG normally supplies VCM unin hibited. I he use of uninhibited VCM cliinuuUcs the need for subsequent pro cessing to remove the inhibitor. If re quired. suitable inhibitors will be added. \1oie inlorination appears in the PPG manual. `'Vinyl Chloride Monomer Han dling and Properties.'' form A-994-II5, grades PPG Industries produces polymer- grade vinyl chloride monomer. PROPERTIES Chemical Names: Vinyl chloride: vinyl chloride monomer: chloroclhylene: chloroclhene J-L Chemical Formula: ClHCliCL C=C Molecular Weight: 62.5 IK XC! Description: At ordinary temperatures and pressures, vinyl chloride is a colorless gn> with a mild, sweet odor. But ns supplied in tank cars and trucks under pressure, it is a liquid. Vinyl chloride is highly volatile and its vapor is extremely flam Boiling Point. C F Freezing Point. mable. -13.8 + 7.0 -153.7 Autoignition Temperature. C F Liquid Density at 60 F All X82 0.9192 F . -245 Vapor Density, air = 1 2.15 Flush Point, open cup. C -78 F -108.4 Vapor Pressure, pxia at 0nC 20 C 25.1 49.2 40*0 87.6 Explosive Limits, volume ff Solubililv, water in monomer. in air at 25C {77"T;) 3.6 to 33 at 25C (77F), weight % 0.11 **S . v; At the Paulsboro. Now Jersey terminal, the S.S. Puerto Rican's load of vmyl chloride monomer is transfonod to the refrigerated storage tanks in the background SuluhHity: Vinyl chjoridc i s relatively insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. 'livaaMty: Vinyl chloride polymeries; exothermically in the presence of light, air. oxygen or catalysts. Heat alone will not initiate polymerization. Vinyl chlo ride is thermally stable to quite high temperatures. Although peroxide formation due to air exposure is a slow reaction, certain peroxide products are shocksensitive. Vinyl ehlmide is noncorrosive to metals when dry at normal tempera tures. hut water and elevated temperatures accelerate corrosion, The double bond behaves as in other unsaunnted compounds. The chlorine atom is relative ly inactive and is more stable than in saturated or allyiic compounds. AP00045483