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CD uu o o cc LU CO 2 LU 0 o > Borden Chemicals and Plastics PO 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 PO. Box 134 Avon Lake, OH 44012 Georgia Gulf Corp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite 595 PO. 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 January, 1995 o > to O) ~v| USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Mrmf Ch tortile Monomer (VCM) is a Ikisii chvnmiil budding blruk and (v o\ a run- matenui in the prodmtson of Pohvimt Chtonde fm'J PVC is used to make "vinyl" prodtu ts sink os walk oveimgs. upholstery, flooring, house siding, water pipes, sewer pipes. luggage, t lathing, tiutftmoiive parts, medical devices, food wrap, window jtames, wiie insulation, garden hoses, and phonograph tcamis. More than 13 billion pounds of VCM is manufactured in the USA. Approximately half was transported by railroad tankcars in 1994. m Chemical Manufacturers Association 2501M Street, MW Washington, DC 20037 202/887- MOO Facsimile 202/B87-5427 !XmiWMSL MUTUAL AD NHWm PURPOSE The Vinyl Chloride mamdactureis work aggressively lo pi on 1 ole the vite disli ihulion of Vinyl Chloride Monomer l VCM). In Ihe evenl ol a ilNrihuiion incident involving VCM, ihc consequences ol a chemical s|>ill 01 potential release may he iuntie less serious if a chemical ex perl is available at ihe scene lo give advice and assistance Occasionally, however, Ihe shipper's iespouse lenm may he loo lar Irom a chemical incident lo arnve nl Ihe scene m Ihe lirsl crucial hours I 01 lhal reason, and as a volunlarv public service, VCM manufacturers have joined together lo form a Vinyl Chloride Transportation Network i VCNel t which will coord male chemical company and for-hire i espouse teams in association wdtli ihe Chemical Manufacturers Association's Chemical Transpoliation Emergency Center (CHEM I'RI C) VCNet is a mutual aid nelwork that is intended lo provide lechmeal expertise and assistance a I Ihe scene of Vinyl ( lilondc Disirihuhon Incidents (VCENs) when the shtpper cannot icsptmd promptly VCNET RESPONSE PROCEDURE II a VCM emergency occurs, call CHEMTREC (USA) (CftOO-424*H(H>} to receive immediate advice and assistance The CHEMTREC response center will obtain critical details regarding the emergency arid pi ovule appropriate precautionary information. CHEMTREC will ihen contact the appropriate company in accordance with the following scenario. WHEN A SHIPPER IS KNOWN i HEMTREC will call the shipper and provide details of the inci dent, and Ihe name and phone number of Ihe contact person at the si cue In addition. (Ht'MTREC will identity the name, location, and phone number of the neaiest VCNet memlie r It the shipper cannot respond promptly lo an incidenl lhal requires Ihc presence ol a chemical ex perl, ihe shipper, through CHEMTREC will re quest a neaihy VCNet mem her company lo respond. Only VCNel member companies and for hire responders that are qualified lo handle Ihe hazards of VCM will be requested lo respond. Alter receiving a call from CHEMTREC or anolhei emergency responder, the VCNel responder should immediately make phone contact with appropriate personnel at the scene to judge the extent of Ihe incident. WHEN A SHIPPER IS NOT KNOWN CHEMTREC will call ihe company with the VCNet response team closest lo the incident and provide details on the site location, and the name and phone number of ihe contact person at the scene. After receiving a call from CHEMTREC or other emergency responder, the VCNel responder should immediately make phone contact with appropriate personnel at the scene lo judge the extent of the incident. CHEMTREC may authorize a for-hire response company to go lo the scene o > W Ol 00 4 CMA 112469 VCNet Team Locations Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC <8>) TYPICAL VCM RAILCAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY PLAN VIEW (SHOWN W/ OPEN HOUSING COVER) 1 it'tlffoiei. :? r I \lutlttnif*' .1 1 *Ni,I,ill* I tliitlqtii* ~ -"A j tM,a,K \ Aj/fGioui 1 ,, 9 Omaha *\ North Platte \ tllniftvln^ \j* j 'j l '# ivix------^ j1 i 1 # \/\v^ r< ^ tijUmronJ m j (10' \, I I r- -/ metttu{}9 j Aberdeen Halt fult Ai/Wf \ yjtlavrtlTT ~~ \ HeerPurL | fc / L A \ --" " PrT-soi^HttXI Situ Attiotiso1 \XAjtiiif A * fivepvoryt'pf j' /7(WiKjrHf\ Aifr" fijT% lWews (in ('fismit umtf* 1 SECTION A-A (HOUSING COVER NOT SHOWN) T CMA 112470 Vinyl Chloride Monomer Emergency Response Information Bill of Lading Description Vinyl Chloride-Stabilized/^. 1 (Flammable Gas) UN 1086 RQ (Vinyl Chloridey/Placarded: Flammable Gas Emergency contact: 1-800-424-9300 II.i/mat STCC = 4905792 SYNONYMS-Chloroethene, chloroelhylene, ethylene iniinochioride, monochloroelhylene, VCM References 1993 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook; Guide 17 NFPA National Fire Protection Association Rating HEALTH NFPA 2 FIRE 4 REACTIVITY 2 4=E x t re me/Severe 3=High/Serious 2=Moderate l=Slight 0=Minimum Properties Flush Point - 77" C Vapor Density; 2:15 (Air = 1) Polling Point. - 13.9C Hazard Information OSHA 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) I ppm, OSHA Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 5 ppm, ACGIH 8 hr. TWA 5 ppm Nature of Product Extremely flammable liquefied gas. Classified as a carcinogen by: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and OSHA. Eye and skin burns from liquid contact; Liver and kidney toxin Inhalation may cause ccfitral nervous system effects and narcosis, Heavier than air flammable gas. Fire or Explosion Extremely flammable. May be ignited by heal, 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 he poisonous il inhaled. Contact may cause hums lo skin and eyes Vapors may cause dizziness or su I foe at ion. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Eire may produce irnlaling or poisonous gases. In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people out of area; isolate hazard aiea and deny entry. Slay upwind; keep out ol 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 area Slop leak if you can do without risk. Water spray may reduce vapoi; bul il may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. 1st date area uni il gas has dispersed Fire Lei tank, tank car or tank truck hum unless leak can he stopped, with smaller tanks or cylinders extinguisIVisolatc Irom oiliei flammable Small Fires / Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide iMrge Fires / Water spray, fog or regular foam. Move container Irom lire area if you can do it without risk For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor nozzles, it this is impossible, withdraw Irom area and let tire bum Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound irom venting vilely device or any discoloration ol lank due to lire. Cool container with water using unmanned device well alter tuc is out. This is immediate response and lirsl aid information T'oi additional medical information regarding exposure lo ihis chemical. contact CHEMTREC (I HOU 424-WIKI). Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim lo fresh air and call emergency medical caie. il not breathing, give artificial respiration; il breathing is ditticull, give oxygen. In case ol frostbite, thaw Irosled parts with water Keep \ u tun quiet and niamiain normal body temperature This is umnediate response and first aid inlormation For additional inlormation regarding VCM, refer lo an MSDS of contact CHEMTREC. VCNet MEMBER COMPANIES Borden Chemicals and Plastics PO 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 PO Box 134 Avon Lake, OH 44012 Georgia Gulf Corp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite 595 PO. 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 Vista Chemical Company 900 Threadneedle Houston, TX 77079 January, 1995 o M 4*. -'J USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Vtn\l Chhttide Monomer (VCM) n a hasu ihenucal hu tiding bhuk and is fiUitniy u\ed tss n ntw nuitetial in the piodut non of Pohvtnvl Chionde (PVC) PVC m used to make "t iny I" prodtu ts such us noth ovenngs, uphotuery flooring, house siding, water pipes, sfwrr luggage, clothing, anfontolii e ports, meduid denies, food \u op, windowfames, wire insulation, gatden hoses, and phonogtaph records. More than 13 billion pounds of VCM is manufactured in the USA. Approximately half was transported by railroad tankcars in 1994. or Chemical Manufacturers Association 2501 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202/887-tlOO Facsimile 202/887-5427 miALtwwm. chubs*. AD NEWM. PURPOSE 11\c Vmvl t hlorrde manutaeinrers work aggressively to promole (he sale ihMnhuiion of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) In the event of a 41 isti ihuiion mcitlenl involving VCM, I he consequences of a chemical spill or jHJtenluil release may be made less serious if a chemical expert is available at (he scene to give advice and assistance. Occasionally, howeu'T. (he shipper's response team may be loo far Irom a chemical iik nlent to arrive at the scene m Ihe first crucial hours I nr that icason, and as a voluntary public service, VCM maniifaclurers have ponied logeihei to lorm a Vinyl Chloride Transportation Nelwork 4 VC Net) which will coordinate chemical company and for-hire n s|Hmse teams in associalum with the Chemical Manufacturers Asm relation's Chemical Transportal ion [Emergency Center ((HIM IK I C '<101 VCNel is a mutual aid network that is mlcndcd lo pimide k\ linn, a I expertise and assistance at the scene of Vinyl i hlnrnh Dish ibution Incidents (VCDis) when Ihe shipper cannot u'spond piomptly VCNET RESPONSE PROCEDURE fl .1 VCM cmei^-ncy ntairs. call CHUMTKK' (USA) (l-WKI 424 UMH (o receive immediate advice and assistance. The CHEMTRTC response <enter will obtain culical details regarding the emergency ami pi i iv i de appropriale precaul 10 nary informalion. CHUMTREC will ihcn coniacl the appropriale company in accordance with the tollowmg scenai 10 WHEN A SHIPPER IS KNOWN t III M PRI'C will call Ihe shipper and provide details of Ihe mciilcnl. and (he name and phone number ol the contacl person at the Mi ne In addition. CHEMTREt'<8> will identify the name, location, and phone iiiimhcr ol the neaiest VCNel member If ihe shipper cannot respond promptly lo an incident that requires the piesence ol a chemical espcil. ihe shipper, through CHUMTREC wdl requesi a nearby VCNct member company lo respond Only VCNel member companies and for-hire responders thal are qualified lo handle the hazards of VCM will be requested lo respond After receiving a call from CHEMTREC or anolher emergency responder, the VCNel responder should immediately make phone contact with appropriate personnel at the scene lo judge the extern of the incident. WHEN A SHIPPER IS NOT KNOWN CHEMTREC will call Ihe company with the VCNel response team closes! lo the incident and provide details on the stle location, and the name and phone number of the contact person at ihe scene. After receiving a call Irom CHEMTREC or other etneigency responder, the VCNel responder should immediately make phone contact with appiopriale personnel ai the scene to judge the extent of ihe incident CHEMTREC may ju I hoi i/e a for-hi re response company lo go lo flic scene CMA 112472 I; VCNet Team Locations Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) CMA 112473 CMA 112474 Vinyl Chloride Monomer Emergency Response Information Bill of Lading Description Vinyl Chlori<Je-Slabiliied//2.i (Flammable Gas) UN 1086 RQ (Vinyl Chloridey/Placarded: Flammable Gas Emergency contact: 1-800-424-9300 Manual STCC = 4905792 SYNONYMS-Chloroethene, chloroethylene, ethylene monochioride, monochloroethylene, VCM References 1993 DOT Emergency Response Guidebook; Guide 17 NFPA National Fire Protection Association Rating HEALTH NFPA 2 FIRE 4 REACTIVITY 2 4=E x t re me/S c v e re 3=High/Serious 2=Mode rate l=S light 0=Minimum Properties Mush Point - 77 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 of Product Extremely Flammable liquefied gas. Classified as a carcinogen by: International Agency for Research on Cancer (1ARC) and OSHA. Eye and skin burns 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 beat, sparks or flames Vapors may travel to a source of ignilton and flash back. Container may explode vioienlly in heat of fire. Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Health Hazards May he poisonous if inhaled. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or sullocation. Contact wilh liquid may cause frostbite. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people oul of area; isolate hazard area and deny entry, Slay upwind; keep oul 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 flames in hazard area. Slop leak il you can do without risk. Water spray may reduce vapor, but it may not prevent ignition in dosed spaces. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Fire Let tank, lank car or lank truck burn unless teak can be stopped, wills smaller tanks or cylinders extinguishhsolalc from other flammable Small Fires / Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide Large Fires f Water sprayf fog or regularfoam. Move container from tire area ilyou can do it without risk For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose monitor mv/les. d this is impossible, withdraw from area and let tire hum. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound Irom \cnling said) device or any discoloration of lank due to tire Cool container wilh water using unmanned device well alter lire is oul. This is immediate response and first aid information. For additional medical information regarding exposure to this chemical, contaii CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300). Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to fresh air and call emergency medical care, il not brealhmg, give artificial respiration, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of frostbite, thaw I rusted parts with waier. Keep victim quid and maintain normal body temperature This is iminctbaic response and first aid information. For additional information regarding VCM, refer to an MSUS oi contact CHEMTREC. Geismar, LA 70734 0427 CO LU The Dow Chemical Company 2030 Williard H Dow Center Midland, Ml 49674 Formosa Plastics 9 Peach Tree Hill Ad Livingston, NJ 07039 O The GEON Company Moore and Walker Road PO Box 134 Avon Lake, OH 44012 O DC Lll Georgia Gull Corp. 400 Diameter Center Terrace Suite 595 PO Box 105197 Atlanta, GA 30346 CQ LU CD O > Occidental Chemical Corp. P.O Box 809050 Dallas TX 75380-9050 PPG Industries, Inc. One PPG Place Pitlsbuigh, PA 15272 CoNfctV jj/ipta Chemical Company 900 Threadneedle Houston, TX 77079 January, 1995 USES FOR VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Vtn\l Chhntde Monomer (VCMl is a bu\tt thcinital building blin k and rs mouth usedits a rmr nutteriai in the ptodiu tton of Pohvtnyi CMotute fPVCl PVC is used ft* make r'i ttt)l" ftivtiut is stu h rit noth oveungs, upholstery, flooring, httttse siding, water pipes, wiw pipes, luggage, t hitting, aittomothe pints, medital devices, footl setup, u uulowframes, wire insuhitum, garden hoses, and phonograph teiotxh. More than M billion pounds of VCM is manufactured in the VSA. Approximately Half was transported by railroad taukcars in 1994. Ia Chemteal Manufacturers Association 2501 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 2027807-1100 Facsimile 2027887-5427 mmmramai.dcwhumms.k o > to -4 cn Vinyl Chloride Monomer Hazard Information Emergency Response Information OSIIA 8 hr. Time Weighted Average (TWA) I ppm, OSH A Short Term Exposure limit (STEM 5 ppm, A('(>lll 8 hr. TWA 5 ppm BUI of Lading Description Vinyl Chlnridc>tahilired//2 1 tFluwmuhli UN 1086 RQ (Vinyl ChrorideV/Placardcd: Flammable Gas Emergency contact. 1-800-424-9300 Manual STCC = 4905792 rV. ft.. R No. MU SYNONYMS-Chloroelhene. chloroelhylene, ethylene monochloride, monochloroethylene, VCM References 1993 POT Erncrgeney IlMpniwe Guidebutih; Guide L, A/#rbV\ ftmtrvun dn\<riYX.v NFPA Quid*. *lo. ||l* National Fire Protection Association Rating () Nature of Product Extremely flammable liquefied gas. Classified us a carcinogen by International Agency for Research on Cancer (I ARC) and OSIIA. Eye and skin burns from liquid contact; l iver arid kidney toxin. Inhalation may cause cehtral nervous system effects and narcosis. Heavier than air flammable gas. Fire or Explosion >. Extremely IIamniaNc ^^deocrK; May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames Vapors may travel lo a source ol ignition and llash hack. Container may explode violently in beat of tire. Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. NFPA HEALTH 2 hre 4 REACTIVITY 2 4=Exti'L,mL'/Si;\ere 3 = 11 ty l;/Scrious 2=Mode rale !=Slighl ()=M sn i ruiitn Properties^7( f "c. 3, tSl Flash Point Vapor Density: liWTAir = I) Boiling Point: - 13.9C Health Hazards May Ihi poisonous il inhaled. Contact may cause hums to skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or suMocutiou Contact with liquid may cuusc froslbtic Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases In Case ofAccident Keep unnecessary people out ol area; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Slay upwind; keep out ol tow areas. Evacuate areas endangered by gas. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (positive pressure) and protective clothing. Spill/Leak S11 u I oil ignition sources; no (hires, smoking or llamcs in hazard area. Slop leak if you can do wilhoul risk. Water spray may reduce vapor, hut il may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Isolate area until gas has dispersed Fire I cl tank, lank ear or lank truck burn unless leak can he slopped, with smaller tanks or cylinders cxtinguisIVisolalc from other llamm.ihlc 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 tue in cargo area, use unmanned hose momlor nozzles, tl this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn Withdraw immediately in case ol rising sound Irom venting salety device or any discoloration of lank due to fire. Cool container with water using unmanned device well alter lire is out This is mnncdiatc response and lirsl aid inlormation For additional medical informalion regarding exposure to this chemical, contact CMFMTRFC < I -818) 424-931X1) Emergency First Aid Procedure Move victim to Iresh air and call emergency medical care; il not breathing, give art i lieMl respiration, il breathing is difficult, give oxygen In case ol frosibile, thaw frosted purls with water Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body lempcTalurc This is immediate response am) lirsl aid information. For additional information regarding VCM, refer lo an MSDS or contact CHEMTREC. % (Utvc'k'l o > to -o