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VCNet MEMBER COMPANIES Borden Chemicals and Plastics PO Box 437 Geismar. LA 70734 0427 The Dow Chemical Company 30J0 Williard H Dow Ceeler Midland, Ml 48674 Formosa Plastics 9 Peach Tree Hill Fid Livingston, NJ 07039 The GEON Company Moore and Walker Road PO 0o* 134 Avon Take, OH 44012 Georgia Gull Corp. 400 Diameter Cenler Terrace Suite 595 PO Bo* 105197 Atlanta, GA 30348 Occidental Chemical Corp. PO Box609050 Dallas TX 75390 9050 PPG industries, Inc. One PPG Place Pillsburgh, PA 15272 CoNbfc*- jj/lsla Chemical Company 900 Threadneedle Houston. TX 77079 9 January, 1995 USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Van l C htmule Aft montei {VCM) is a hmrt i hemu at building block and is mouth im-dm a r<jn malentd in the pnntut Sum of Polyvinyl Chit mde iPVCI PVC is used to moke "rim/" ptotluits stub as svttllcovenngs. upholstery, floonng. Anii-tf sitting, water pipes, wire/ pipes, luggage, clothing, automata e funis, medu of tievim. food setup, ujVn/mi flames, irrrf insulauon. gat den hoses, and piloting! uph letotds. More than 13 billion pounds of VCM ii manufactured in the USA. Approximately half has transported by railroad tankcars in 1994. IZ& Chemical Manufacturers Association 2501M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202/687-1100 Facsimile 202/887-5427 COKJDE8- ;hf wm. chums. MUTUAL AID m o to -fcc ID Jh. Vinyl Chloride Monomer Hazard Information Emergency Response Information OSHA 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) 1 ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit (STKI.) 5 ppm, ACGI1I 8 hr TWA 5 ppm Bill of leading Description aJfviVmylCMonde/5labilizedW2 I HUmmahU n limb KQ (Vinyl ChlorideV/Placardcd: Flammable Gas Emergency contact: 1-800-424-9300 Hazmat STCC = 4905792 /V. A-GWo. U^t SYNONYMS-Chloroelhene, chloroethylene, eihylcne monochloride, monochkiroelhylene, VCM References 1993 DOT Dmergeney lUnptirwe Gufotoliuuk. Ouiili |91(* A/ar+Vi NFPA Qwvd*. i (t* National Fire Protection Association Rating Nature of Product Extremely Hummable liquelied gas. Classified as a carcinogen by: Internal lonal Agency lor Research on Cancer (1ARC) and OSHA. Eye and skin burns from liquid contact, Liver and kidney toxin. Inhalation may cause cchlral nervous .system cffccis and narcosis Heavier than air Hummable gas. Fire or Explosion Extremely Hainmublc ^ '^n'lCL* by beat, sparks or Raines ^ Vapors may travel to a source ofignition ami flash kick. Container may explode violently in heal of lire Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers NFPA HEALTH 2 Health Hazards May be poisonous if inhaled. Contact may cause burns lo skin and eyes. Vu|>ors may cause dizziness or suflocation Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Fire may pioducc irritating or poisonous gases FIRE . 4 In Case ofAccident REACTIVITY 2 4=Exu~L`iiK/Si'veri: 2=Modcr;ite I=Slight 3=11 igh/Seri ous (^Minimum 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-con lamed breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and protective clothing. Spill/Leak Shut olf ignition sources; no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. G>Properties^, y t. j, i$~ Flash Point Vapor Density: 145{Air = 1) Slop 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. Boiling Point: - 13.9" C Fire Let lank, tank car or lank truck bom unless leak can he slopped, with smaller tanks or cylinders cxtinguish/isolatc Irom other llammaMe Small Fires / Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide Large Fires / Water spray, fog or regularfoam. Move container Irom Ore area if you can do it without risk. For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor nozzles, it (his is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. Withdraw iiiuncdiaicly in case ol rising sound from venting salcly device or any discoloration of tank due lo lire. Cool container with water using unmanned device well alter lire is out This is immediate response and first aid information For additional medical information rcgauJing exposure lo fin's chemical, contact t lll M I RFC (I-800-424-9KK)) Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim lo fresh air and calf emergency medical care, if not breathing, give artificial respiration, it breathing is difficult, give oxygen In ease ol frostbite, lhaw Irosletl parts with water. Keep vie tun quiet and maintain normal body temperature This is iniiuediiile response and first aid informat ion For additional inhumation regarding VCM, refer lo an MSDS or contact CHEMTREC O-.'U'l o 2> ro CD Ol