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The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. 355 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 (212) 573 9400 RECEIVED 51 / MEMORANDUM 9/10/76 TO: FROM: VCM/PVC Producers Group - Attendees of 9/2/76 meeting Juliette Lang Cahn, Staff Director Enclosed are the minutes of the meeting of the VCM/PVC Producers Group held September 2, 1976, with the following enclosures: 1. Revised Chemtrec Data Sheet 2. Letter of Participation to Chemtrec (mail by 9/30/76) In accordance with the minutes, I have written the producers who were not present at the meeting and invited participation. I also sent copy of the Chemtrec Data Sheet to Bob Laundrie for submittal to the Technical Corranittee of the VCM/PVC Producers Group for approval. I will contact Mr. Graziano after September 30th, by which time letters of participation should have been received by Chemtrec, and advise him of the action taken by the VCM/PVC Producers Committee. cc: A. Ross Adams, Chairman, VCM/PVC Producers Group BOR 010536 minut s MINUTES VCM/FVC PRODUCERS GROUP THE SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY SPI Offices New York City 2 September 1976 9:30 a.m. Present: CHAIRMAN: George A. Coffenberg, Stauffer Chemical Co. Borden Chemical Co.: Ronald Cosey Conoco Chemical: John F. Plnkman Diamond Shamrock: George B. Shaw Dow Chemical Co.: Charles 0. Hutchenreuther General Tire & Rubber Co.: Robert Laundrie B. F. Goodrich Chemical: Thomas H. Smith Goodyear Tire & Rubber: Waveland D. Davis; Michael E. Evelsizer Great American Chemical: 0. Paul Cohen Hooker Chemical & Plastics: Mark N. Soble PPG Industries: Michael Petruccelli Shell Chemical Co.: D. Frank McMillan Dewey A. Kunze, Manufacturing Chemists Association Martin W. Bercovici, Keller & Heckman Juliette Lang Cahn, SPI John R. Lawrence, SPI Opening of Meeting Chairman George Coffenberg called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. He read a letter from the Staff Director, Julie Cahn, stating that Dr. Ross Adams had requested that Mr. Coffenberg serve as Chairman of this Comnittee. For the benefit of those who had not been present at the last meeting, he gave a brief review of the request by the Association of American Railroads for an Emergency Response System for accidents involving VCM. (more) THE SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY. INC 355 Lexington Avenue * New York, N Y 10017 (212)573-9400 BOR 010537 Minutes of 9/2/76 meeting -3- VCM/PVC Producers Participation Mr. Coffenberg asked that each company present indicate whether or not it was prepared to participate in a VCM Voluntary Emergency Response--Program as proposed in the amended minutes. Mr. Coffenberg called the roll of company attendance and acceptance of the proposed system was unanimous. Participants 2 September 1976 Borden Chemical Co. Conoco Chemicals Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. Dow Chemical Co. General Tire & Rubber Co. B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Great American Chemical Co. Hooker Chemical & Plastics Co. PPG Industries, Inc. Shell Chemical Co. Stauffer Chemical Co. Mrs. Cahn was requested to notify VCM/FVC Producers who are not represented at this meeting and to request them to indicate by ballot whether or not they will participate in the program. Chemtrec Data Sheet for VCM The Chemtrec Data Sheet for VCM currently in use was reviewed. Mr. Kunze pointed out that this was drafted some time ago and was in need of revision. After considerable discussion, agreement was reached as to the text of the Data Sheet. The document was reviewed and approved by Robert Laundrie, Chairman of the Technical Committee of the VCM/FVC Producers Group. Mrs. Cahn was requested to prepare the revised form, indicating the amendments made at this meeting and enclose with the minutes of this meeting (Appendix 1). The Data Sheet will also be forwarded to those producers who were not present at this meeting the Technical Conmittee of the VCM/PVC Producers Group via Robert Laundrie. Mr. Kunze pointed out that it will require final approval by MCA, the utilizing agent. Letter of Participation Mrs. Cahn and Mr. Bercovici were requested to prepare a letter to be signed by participating producers and sent to Chemtrec, with copy to Mrs. Cahn, stating their willingness to participate in the VCM Voluntary Emergency Response Pro gram, listing their geographical locations and authorizing Chemtrec to call them when local assistance is required (Appendix 2). Participating members will be requested to send the letter to Chemtrec by September 30th. BOR 010538 Revised 9/2/76 Appendix 1. CHEMTREC DATA SHEET VINYL CHLORIDE (Interlining denotes deletion; additions are underlined) 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and notations in right hand column - NO CHANGE. 1.6 Shipping or B/L Description: Vinyl Chloride, Flammable Compressed Gas COMMUNICATOR* READ NOTE ON REVERSE ONLY IF CALLER ASKS ABOUT POSSIBLE CANCER INVOLVEMENT BUS TO EXPOSUREt Nature of Product: Extremely flammable, compressed gas that has little et ne immediate health haaavds. There may be liquefied gas in the container. Fire and explosion are the predominant dangers in any accident involving Vinyl Chloride. Cancer suspect agent. HAZARDS EIRE: Extremely flammable gas transported as a liquid under pressure. It can be ignited by heat, sparks or open flame. Fire may cause violent rupture of the tank. EXPOSURE: MAY EXPLODE IF INVOLVED IN FIRE. Vapor from the burning material is harmful. It is mostly Hydrogen Chloride. There is little likelihood of Phosgene being present. Although chronic long term exposure may cause cancer in humans, nothing has been observed to Indicate any carcinogenic effect for acute short term exposures. As with any chemical material, minimum exposure is recommended. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT SPILL OR LEAK: If there is a leak but no fire, DO NOT ignite the gas. Use self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Clear the area, keep upwind and use water spray to disperse vapor and protect men attempting to shut off leak. Keep low behind the spray and avoid entering vapor area as it may ignite and flash back to source. If leak cannot be shut off, it would be best to consult shipper prior to taking any further steps. (over) i BOR 010539 Please send by September 30. 1976 to: Mr, Dewey A. Kunze CHEMTREC Manufacturing Chemists Association 1825 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, D. C. 20009 Appendix 2. This is to advise you that _ will (company) assist shippers of vinyl chloride in the event of an emergency involving this product, and you may release our name, telephone numbers, and the locations of our response teams to such other shippers. We understand that Chemtrec will contact the shipper of the tank car involved' in the emergency and that it will be this shipper who will contact our company should it be judged that personnel are needed on the scene Immediately and our company's response personnel are in a geographic position to render aid quickly. Additionally, you may contact us in the event you cannot identify or locate the shipper whose product may be involved in a transportation emergency. For the Chemtrec Data Sheet, our company number(s) for 24-hour contact is (are) __________________________________________ _____________ Our response team locations are as follows: We agree to the revised Chemtrec Data Sheet for Vinyl Chloride Monomer as submitted by the SPI VCM/FVC Producers Group and dated 9/2/76. cc: Juliette Lang Cahn, SPI BOR 010540