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inyl Chlori Chemicals INDUSTRIES BFG38205 In keeping with its position as a lead ing producer of vinyl chloride monomer for the merchant market only. PPG In dustries expanded its Lake Charles. Louisiana, vinyl chloride plant in 1969. The Guayanilla, Puerto Rico plant, built in 1971, greatly increased PPG's capacity for making vinyl chloride monomer. A new large tanker, the S.S. Puerto Rican, transports refrigerated vinyl chloride monomer to a newly built ter minal at Paulsboro, New Jersey, where it is stored under refrigeration. At the PPG plant in Guayanilla. Puerto Rico, the company's modern 34,000-ton chemical tanker, S.S. Puerto Rican, receives a load of vinyl chloride monomer. PPG produces vinyl chloride monomer by the oxychlorination of ethylene and holds more than 400 domestic and for eign patents on this process. Uninhibited VCM is quite stable and can be routinely shipped, handled and stored provided proper procedures, out lined below, are followed. To prevent polymerization in transit or storage, it is essential that the monomer be protected at all times from contact with air, oxy gen, moisture, catalytic impurities, and light. PPG normally supplies VCM unin hibited. The use of uninhibited VCM eliminates the need for subsequent pro cessing to remove the inhibitor. If re quired, suitable inhibitors will be added. GRADES PPG Industries produces polymergrade vinyl chloride monomer. USES Most vinyl chloride is polymerized to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or copoly merized with other monomers such as PPG's vinylidene chloride. PROPERTIES Chpmiq^N ames: Vinyl chloride; vinyl chloride-monomer, chlcwbethylene;. v . chloroefhene Chemical-Formula: GHjCUCI; JSi 3ft.* A: :- Molecular Weight: 62.5 - ^ Description; At ordinary tempcratuiaes and pressures, vinyLdjtforide is k fc... acolorlcss gas with a mild^weet odor. Butras supplied in tank cars and trucks undeif pressure, it is a liquid. Vinyl chloride is highly volatile and its vapor is extremely flam mable. ts Boiling Point, C -13.8 Autoignition Temperature, C 472 F +7.0 F 882 Freezing Point, C F -153.7 Liquid Density at 60 F -245 Vapor Density, air = I 0.9192 2.15 Flash Point, open cup, C -78 Vapor Pressure, psia at 0C >25.1 F -108.4 20 C 49.2 40 C 87.6 Explosive Limits, volume % Solubility, water in monomer. in air at 25C (77 F) 3.6 to 33 at 25C (77 F), weight % 0.11 At the Paulsboro, New Jersey terminal, the S.S. Puerto Rican's load of vinyl chloride monomer is transferred to the refrigerated storage tanks in the background Solubility: Vinyl chloride is relatively insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. Reactivity: Vinyl chloride polymerizes 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 chloride is noncorrosive to metals when dry at normal tempera tures, but water and elevated temperatures accelerate corrosion. The double bond behaves as in other unsaturated compounds. The chlorine atom is relative ly inactive and is more stable than in saturated or allylic compounds. TOXICITY Uninhibited monomer is not absorbed through the skin, but the liquid may cause frostbite because it evaporates so fast. If an inhibitor is included, it may cause local skin burns. Vapor concentrations in work areas should not exceed 200 ppm as a timeweighted average atmospheric concen tration for an 8-hour day to avoid adverse effects on workmen. High vapor concen trations can cause dizziness and anes thesia. More information appears in Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-56, "Vinyl Chloride," published by the Manufacturing Chemists Association, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Wash ington, D.C. 20009. HANDLING AND STORAGE Aluminum and its alloys must not be used in equipment to store or handle vinyl chloride because explosive alumi num chloroalkyls can be formed. PPG's vinyl chloride is made from ethylene and contains no detectable amount of acety lene. Vinyl chloride made from acetylene by an older process contains traces of acetylene that could react explosively with copper or its alloys to form copper a,cetylides. It is not safe to use such vinyl chloride in processing equipment con taining copper or brass. Exposure of vinyl chloride to oxygen and air results, after a time, in polymer formation. This can cause problems in equipment used for storage and transfer of monomer. Vinyl chloride should be stored under a blanket of nitrogen with a maximum oxygen content of 10 ppm. Fire hazard Vinyl chloride vapor is extremely flam mable. Its explosive limits are between 3.6 and 339c by volume in air. Proper ventilation and the elimination of igni tion sources are mandatory in areas where vapor concentrations may reach a flammable 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 present. Carbon dioxide or dry chemical agents extinguish small fires effectively, but no extinguisher is known for large fires. Streams of water cannot extin guish a liquid vinyl chloride fire because the monomer does not mix with`water and will float on top. Water may be sprayed to cool equipment. If the source of the vinyl chloride monomer leak has not been closed off, do not attempt to extinguish a large fire because hot metal can re-ignite an unburned vapor cloud. No one without proper protective respiratory equipment should enter an area where there has been a fire until the area has been adequately ventilated. Unloading tank cars If tank car valves are defective or leaky, do not unload. Telephone the PPG Chemicals plant at Lake Charles, Louisi ana. 318-882-1200. Information on un loading tank ears and trucks appears in the PPG manual. "Vinyl Chloride Mono mer Handling and Properties, form A994." Warning: Air should never be permit ted to enter vinyl chloride tank cars or other containers during or after unloai ing. Close and seat all openings. Leave at least 10 psig of vinyl chloride vapor pressure in empty tank car being re turned. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PPG Industries delivers vinyl chloride by ship, barge, tank car and tank truck. There are 3 shipping points: Lake Charles. Louisiana: Guayanilia, Puerto Rico; and Paulsboro. New Jersey. PPG maintains a fleet of tank cars for vinyl chloride service. All cars are equipped for top unloading. There are three car sizes: 100.000-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 are available on special request in returnable labora tory-size steel cylinders holding 5 pounds or in cylinders holding 200 pounds. The technical service staff of PPG In dustries Chemical Division is available for consulting on handling, storage and use. Storage spheres at PPG's Lake Charles. Louisi ana plant hold thousands of gallons each of liquid vinyl chloride monomer under pressure Horizontal storage tanks at right serve as day tanks. f to INDUSTRIES PPG INDUSTRIES, Inc. Chemical Division One Gateway Center Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 BFG38206 i ml ist r ms. sT. 11 u 1.1 > is tr , '>* l U-r t O'" if > 11> , 1.) i.nldn ] llf.l Vv i tM i es, ; t . only U - - d t t; h ised v.'UO'i the 1 I ,<,rr a*-,. In- U .v. o O' rSi,1' : o f lit.) U y ;mIi : * iv iM otV. tJ 1 T S p ' '.)h' , , f s r t oi'hjrm to i ' ; " | <J. 11 t y Corf,,' () ! r M*: 1 . l tf i.iU, ) n I . ! D-\1 it (J - i'MV Ue M I.'.ii'lu-.r, /) O )' e jiul sMouhl he h.innvd . . t fire t ` the lnt>al i: ,i r e 1,111 y .cut tjhsviu- unit <. oi. p! y oef) pH the lahe' a. tr n it hjs <io. i pr *:c au t ion ,ir y directions AUho.iijU these hur"ri,i's J'e not intended tor household .<<.>*. tti ey, as ail pot e1 >t > .< 11 y hazardous u i j ter <>( $, most ( h kept on | of t h ` tf.v.h Of children Printed in U S.A Th BFGoodrich Company Chemical Group 6100 Ook Tree Boulevard Cleveland. Ohio 44131 216-447-6000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER ISSUED: AUGUST, 1983* Doc. 83102 SECTION I Manufacturer's Name The BFGoodrich Company Chemical Group Telephone Number (216) 447-6000 Transportation Emergency Telephone CHEMTREC: (800)424-9300 Address 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44131 Chemical Family Vinyl Halide Trademark None Chemical Name/Synonyms Vinyl chloride. VCM. VC1. Chloroethylene. Chloroethene. Formula CH2CHC1 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS C. A. S. Number Amount in Product ACGIH TLV-TWA 0SHA PEL Vinyl Chloride 75-01-4 100% 5 ppm, Ala 0.5 ppm "Action Level" 1.0 ppm TWA 5.0 ppm Ceiling See Section V for further information. Vinyl chloride is a CANCER SUSPECT AGENT. Notes: TLV-TWA: Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average for concentration of the chemical substance in the ambient workplace air. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1982 Edition. OSHA PEL: 0SHA Permissible Exposure Limit, 29CFR1910.1017. Ala means "human carcinogen with assigned TLV", ACGIH. Supersedes 7/80 BFG38207 SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA (Typical data, not specifications) Boiling Point 7F (-13.8C) Solubility in Water 0.25 @ 68F (20C) @ 7 in. H2O pressure Specific Gravity (^0*1) 0.97 9 -13C (liquid) Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) @ 32F (06C): 1300 @ 68F (20C): 2500 % Volatile by Volume 100 Vapor Density (Air 1) 2.15 g 15^0 Appearance and Odor Colorless gas. Mild, sweet odor. (Transported as a liquid under pressure) Molecular Weight 62.5 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (Vinyl Chloride is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE) Flash Point -108F (-78C) Cleveland Open Cup Ignition Temperature 882F (472C) Flammable Limits in Air (Z by volume) Lower: 3.6Z Upper: 33.0% National Fire Protection Association Hazard Identification (NFPA 704) Health: 2 Flanmability: 4 Self-Reactivity (Stability): 1 Extinguishing Media For Small Fires CO2 or ABC dry powder. For Large Fire: Water spray (fog) can be used to absorb heat and cool and protect surrounding exposed materials. Shut off source of fuel if safe to do so. Note: Streams of water cannot extinguish a vinyl chloride fire. Vinyl chloride liquid floats and boils on top of water. Special Fire Fighting Procedure -Whenever possible, let fire burn itself out. Keep away. -Keep upwind. Isolate hazard area (evacuate unnecessary people at least 2,000 feet if there is danger of exploding containers). -Cool containers with water sprayed from maximum distance. Use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzle. -Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear to prevent all body contact. Personnel not having suitable respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent exposure to toxic and corrosive combustion gases, including hydrogen chloride. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards -Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or may be moved by ventilation and ignited by flame, sparks, heaters, or other ignition sources at distant locations (flashback potential). -BLEVE potential (container explosion potential) -If the source of a vinyl chloride leak has not been closed off, do not attempt to extinguish a large fire as hot metal may reignite the invisible vapor cloud. -Vapors can form flammable mixtures with air. BFG38208 -2- SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Permissible Exposure Limit (29CFR1910.1017.) -Eight Hour TWA: 1.0 ppm -"Action Level": 0.5 ppm -No employee may be exposed to vinyl chloride at concentrations greater than 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 minutes. -No employee may be exposed to direct contact with liquid vinyl chloride. Effects of Overexposure -Prolonged exposure may cause cancer. -Direct contact with liquid causes freeze burns (irritation, frostbite, freezing). -Prolonged exposure to high concentrations may cause degeneration of the ends of finger bones. -Exposure to concentrations of 7,500 ppm may cause asphyxiation, persistent irregular heartbeat, narcosis, nausea, or dizziness. -NOTE: The odor threshold for vinyl chloride is about 4,000 ppm. Odor does not provide an adequate warning for hazardous exposure. Emergency and First Aid Procedure IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: (Liquid). Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for an extended time, not less than five (5) minutes. Flush longer if there is any indication of residual chemical in the eye. See a physician. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water. If irritation, freezing or frostbite occur, see a physician at once. IN CASE OF INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately. SECTION 71 - REACTIVITY DATA Stability Thermally stable. Hazardous Polymerization Will occur Conditions/Materials to Avoid Exposure to air (oxygen), sunlight, heat, oxidizing materials, copper, contamination with polymerization catalysts and alkali metals and their alloys may result in the formation of vinyl peroxides. This may cause heat generation (exothermic polymerization) and vaporization resulting in high pressure within vessels and potential release into the environment. Vinyl chloride is noncorrosive to metals when dry at normal ambient temperatures, but moisture at elevated temperatures accelerates corrosion. Hazardous Decomposition Products CO, CO2, HC1 and, in small amounts, phosgene on combustion. -3- BFG38209 3$ SECTION VII ~ SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE Steps to be taken in case material ia released or spilled Issue warning: Extreme fire danger and toxic hazard. Flammable vapors may spread from the spill. Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate the area. Isolate the hazard area. Do not purposely ignite a leak. Do not flush chemical into public sewer or water system because of the explosion/toxicity hazard. Shut off leak if safe to do so. Let small spills evaporate. For large spills, dike or flush to ground and let evaporate. Remove contaminated soil. Personal protective equipment and clothing should be utilized by persons performing this work. All unnecessary personnel and individuals without proper personal protective equipment should leave the area. Be prepared to evacuate all individuals within at least 2,000 feet when danger of exploding large vessels is possible. Waste Disposal Method HAZARDOUS WASTE.* If burned, incinerator should be equipped with an HC1 scrubber. Contaminated soil and containers must be managed as a hazardous waste. *EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): U043. 40CFR261.33(f) SECTION VIII ~ SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation Efficient exhaust ventilation should always be provided to draw vapors away from workers to prevent routine inhalation. Ventilation should be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere below the limits listed in Section II and Section V. Respiratory Protection* ATMOSPHERIC CONCENTRATION OF VINYL CHLORIDE _______ REQUIRED APPARATUS 1) Unknown, or above 3,600 ppm ........................ Open-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus, pressure demand type, with full facepiece. 2) Not over 1,000 ppm............................................... Type C, supplied air respirator, continuous flow type, with full or half facepiece, helmet or hood. 3) Not over 10 ppm.................................................... BFG38210 -4- Any chemical cartridge respirator with an organic vapor cartridge which provides a service of life of at least 1 hour for concentrations of vinyl chloride up to 10 ppm. * *NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved respirators under Che provi.si.oas or jowra. - Part 11. Read 29CFR Part 1910.1017(g)4 for complete details for selection of respirators for vinyl chloride. Protective Equipment In regulated areas wear protective gloves, footwear, headgear, and chemical goggles where exposure to liquid is likely. Wear other protective clothing as required to prevent body contact. SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS -Open, handle and use under well-ventilated conditions. -Wash thoroughly after handling. Always wash-up before eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. -Keep away from heat, sparks and flame of any sort. -Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. -Do not breathe vapors. -All wiring and electrical equipment should be Class 1, Group D -Do not store or consume food or beverage in regulated areas. -Do not smoke in areas where vinyl chloride is used or stored. -Keep container closed. -Bond and ground all containers when transferring chemical. -Emptied container may contain residual liquid or vapors which may ignite or explode. Do not cut, puncture or weld on or near the container. -Prior to loading, the vapor space of tankcar, vessel, etc. should be analyzed for oxygen content; maximum limit is 500 ppm. SECTION X - TRANSPORTATION For domestic transportation purposes, the proper O.S. Department of Transportation shipping description and hazard class i3 VINYL CHLORIDE, FLAMMABLE GAS, ON1086. (49CFR, 1982 edition.) NOTE: Uninhibited vinyl chloride monomer is not acceptable for international shipments. SECTION XI - PRECAUTIONARY LABELING Containers of vinyl chloride shall be legibly labeled either "VINYL CHLORIDE: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE GAS UNDER PRESSURE: CANCER SUSPECT AGENT" or "CANCER SUSPECT AGENT". 29CFR1910.1017(i)(5) USER'S RESPONSIBILITY A bulletin such aa this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. Aa the user has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an individual operation should be examined to determine if, or where, precautions, in addition to those described herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. BFGoodrich must rely on the user to utilize the information we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee instructional programs for the individual operation. -5- BFG38211 * 6T DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user. f 2246a/27 BFG38212 1 -6- Larone Chemicals Corp. VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ISSUED: AUGUST, 1983 Doc. 83124 SECTION I Manufacturer's Name LaPorte Chemicals Corp. A subsidiary of The BFGoodrich Company Telephone Number (216) 447-6490 Transportation Emergency Telephone CHEMTREC: (800)424-9300 Address 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44131 Chemical Family Vinyl Halide Trademark None Chemical Name/Synonyms Vinyl chloride. VCM. VC1. Chloroethylene. Chloroethene. Formula CH2CHC1 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS C Ae S e Number Amount in Product ACGIH TLV-TWA OSHA PEL Vinyl Chloride 75-01-4 100Z 5 ppm, Ala 0.5 ppm "Action Level" 1.0 ppm TWA 5.0 ppm Ceiling See Section V for further information. Vinyl chloride is a CANCER SUSPECT AGENT. Notes TLV-TWA! Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average for concentration of the chemical substance in the ambient workplace air. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1982 Edition. OSHA PEL: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, 29CFR1910.1017. Ala means "human carcinogen with assigned TLV", ACGIH. BFG38213 V H & r. SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA (Typical data, not specification*) . Boiling Point 7F C-13.8C) Solubility in Water 0.25 g 68F (20C) @ 7 in. H2O pressure Specific Gravity (^0*1) 0.97 g -13C (liquid) Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) @ 32F (0C): 1300 g 68F (20C): 2500 % Volatile by Volume Vapor Density (Air = 1) 100 2.15 15C T. s Appearance and Odor Colorless gas. Mild, sweet odor. (Transported as a liquid under pressure) Molecular Weight 62.5 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (Vinyl Chloride is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE) Flash Point -108F (-78C) Cleveland Open Cup Ignition Temperature 882F (472C) Flammable Limits in Air (Z by volume) Lower: 3.6Z Upper: 33.0% National Fire Protection Association Hazard Identification (NFPA 704) Health: 2 Flammability: 4 Self-Reactivity (Stability): 1 Extinguishing Media For Small Fire: CO2 or ABC dry powder. For Large Fire: Water spray (fog) can be used to absorb heat and cool and protect surrounding exposed materials. Shut off source of fuel if safe to do so. ' Note: Streams of water cannot extinguish a vinyl chloride fire. Vinyl chloride liquid floats and boils on top of water. Special Fire Fighting Procedure v -Whenever possible, let fire burn itself out. Keep away. -Keep upwind. Isolate hazard area (evacuate unnecessary people at least 2,000 feet if there is danger of exploding containers). -Cool containers with water sprayed from maximum distance. Use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzle. -Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear to prevent all body contact. Personnel not having suitable respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent exposure to toxic and corrosive combustion gases, including hydrogen chloride. ( Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards -Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or may be moved by ventilation and ignited by flame, sparks, heaters, or other ignition sources at distant locations (flashback potential). -BLEVE potential (container explosion potential) -If the source of a vinyl chloride leak has not been closed off, do not attempt to extinguish a large fire as hot metal may reignite the invisible vapor cloud. -Vapors can form flammable mixtures with air. -2- ( BFG38214 SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Permissible Expoaure Limit (29CFR1910.1QI7.) -Eight Hour TWA: 1.0 ppm -"Action Level": 0.5 ppm -No employee may be exposed to vinyl chloride at concentrations greater than 5.0 ppm averaged over any period not exceeding 15 minutes. -No employee may be exposed to direct contact with liquid vinyl chloride. Effects of Overexposure -Prolonged exposure may cause cancer. -Direct contact with liquid causes freeze burns (irritation, frostbite, freezing). -Prolonged exposure to high concentrations may cause degeneration of the ends of finger bones. -Exposure to concentrations of 7,500 ppm may cause asphyxiation, persistent irregular heartbeat, narcosis, nausea, or dizziness. -NOTE: The odor threshold for vinyl chloride is about 4,000 ppm. Odor does not provide an adequate warning for hazardous exposure. Emergency and First Aid Procedure IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: (Liquid). Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for an extended time, not less than five (5) minutes. Flush longer if there is any indication of residual chemical in the eye. See a physician. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water. If irritation, freezing or frostbite occur, see a physician at once. IN CASE OF INHALATION; Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately. SECTION 71 - REACTIVITY DATA Stability Thermally stable. Hazardous Polymerization Will occur Conditions/Materials to Avoid Exposure to air (oxygen), sunlight, heat, oxidizing materials, copper, contamination with polymerization catalysts and alkali metals and their alloys may result in the formation of vinyl peroxides. This may cause heat generation (exothermic polymerization) and vaporization resulting in high pressure within vessels and potential release into the environment. Vinyl chloride is noncorrosive to metals when dry at normal ambient temperatures, but moisture at elevated temperatures accelerates corrosion. Hazardous Decomposition Products CO, CO2, HC1 and, in small amounts, phosgene on combustion. C/l 3 BFG38215 SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE Steps to be taken in caae material is released or spilled Issue warning: Extreme fire danger and toxic hazard. Flammable vapors may spread from the spill. Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate the area. Isolate the hazard area. Do not purposely ignite a leak. Do not flush chemical into public sewer or water system because of the explosion/toxicity hazard. Shut off leak if safe to do so. Let small spills evaporate. For large spills, dike or flush to ground and let evaporate. Remove contaminated soil. Personal protective equipment and clothing should be utilized by persons performing this work. All unnecessary personnel and individuals without proper personal protective equipment should leave the area. Be prepared to evacuate all individuals within at least 2,000 feet when danger of exploding large vessels is possible. Waste Disposal Method HAZARDOUS WASTE.* If burned, incinerator should be equipped with an HC1 scrubber. Contaminated soil and containers must be managed as a hazardous waste. *EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): U043. 40CFR261.33(f) SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation Efficient exhaust ventilation should always be provided to draw vapors away from workers to prevent routine inhalation. Ventilation should be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere below the limits listed in Section II and Section V. Respiratory Protection* ATMOSPHERIC CONCENTRATION OF VINYL CHLORIDE REQUIRED APPARATUS 1) Unknown, or above 3,600 ppm Open-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus, pressure demand type, with full facepiece. 2) Not over 1,000 ppm Type C, supplied air respirator, continuous flow type, with full or half facepiece, helmet or hood. 3) Not over 10 ppm Any chemical cartridge respirator with an organic vapor cartridge which provides a service of life of at least 1 hour for concentrations of vinyl chloride up to 10 ppm. -4- *NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved respirators under the provisions of 30CFR. Part 11. Read 29CFR Part 1910.1017(g)4 for complete details for selection of respirators for vinyl chloride. Protective Equipment In regulated areas wear protective gloves, footwear, headgear, and chemical goggles where exposure to liquid is likely. Wear other protective clothing as required to prevent body contact. SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAPTIONS -Open, handle and use under well-ventilated conditions. -Wash thoroughly after handling. Always wash-up before eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. -Keep away from heat, sparks and flame of any sort. -Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. -Do not breathe vapors. -All wiring and electrical equipment should be Class 1, Group D -Do not store or consume food or beverage in regulated areas. -Do not smoke in areas where vinyl chloride is used or stored. -Keep container closed. -Bond and ground all containers when transferring chemical. -Emptied container may contain residual liquid or vapors which may ignite or explode. Do not cut, puncture or weld on or near the container. -Prior to loading, the vapor space of tankcar, vessel, etc. should be analyzed for oxygen content; maximum limit is 500 ppm. SECTION X - TRANSPORTATION For domestic transportation purposes, the proper U.S. Department of Transportation shipping descriptionand hazard class is VINYL CHLORIDE, FLAMMABLE GAS, UN1086. (49CFR, 1982 edition.) NOTE: Uninhibited vinyl chloride monomer is not acceptable for international shipments. SECTION XI - PRECAUTIONARY LABELING Containers of vinyl chloride shall be legibly labeled either "VINYL CHLORIDE: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE GAS UNDER PRESSURE: CANCER SUSPECT AGENT" or "CANCER SUSPECT AGENT". 29CFR1910.1017(1)(5) USER'S RESPONSIBILITY A bulletin such as this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. As the user has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace, all aspects of an individual operation should be examined to determine if, or where, precautions, in addition to those described herein, are required. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. LaPorte Chemicals Corp. must rely on the user to utilize the information we have supplied to develop work practice guidelines and employee instructional programs for the individual operation. *0 tn -5- BFG38217 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY As Che conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user. 0856a/27 -6- BFuooancn Th* BFGoodrich Company Chemical Group 6100 Oak Tr Boulevard Cleveland. Ohio 44131 216-447-6000 BFGOODRICH CHEMICAL GROUP LAPORTE, TEXAS PLANT SPECIFICATIONS FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER </ * Vinyl Chloride Acidity (as HC1) Acetylene Acetaldehyde Water Sulfur Iron Non-Volatiles Methyl Chloride Butadiene Color Appearance Stabilizer Receiving Vessel Vapor Space Heavy Ends 99.96% wt. minimum 1 ppm by wt. maximum 1.0 ppm by wt. maximum 1.0 ppm by wt. maximum 100 ppm by wt. maximum 1.0 ppm by wt. maximum 0.4 ppm by wt. maximum 50.0 ppm by wt. maximum 60 ppm by wt. maximum 8 ppm by wt. maximum Colorless Clear and free from suspended matter None added 1000 ppm oxygen by wt. maximum 50 ppm by wt. maximum Difference Indirect Titration Gas Chromatograph Idometrie Karl-Fischer Titration Turbimetric Colorimetric Residue at 105C Gas Chromatograph Gas Chromatograph Visual Visual Gas Chromatograph Consisting of chloroprene, ethyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, cis and trans dicbloroethylene, 1,1 and 1,2 dichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, mono- and di- chloropropane, and vinyl bromide. *Empty receiving vessels shall contain only VCM and oxygen, but no more oxygen than would result in 1000 ppm of oxygen in the vapor soace in a full receiving vessel. 1/28/83 jb BFG38219 W U\ H* 6* JO -O* K GO