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Vista Chemical Company
900 Threadneedle Houston, Texas 77079 (713) 588-3000
P.O. Box } 9029 Houston, Texas 77224 Fax (713) 588-3236
October 20, 1989
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Kathy Rosica Associate Director - Health Issues 2501 M, Street N. W. Washington, D. C. 20037
Dear Kathy:
Below are my comments on the Benzene, Vinyl Chloride, and Lead IPCS International Chemical Safety Cards. I'm not sure what detail of review we were to do, but these are my general impressions.
Lead: No comments on this sheet except that as with 0SHA HAZ COM I'd suggest that "blanks" should have a "not applicable" or similar designation to avoid confusion.
Benzene: (The attached cards are highlighted and numbered.) Numbers below correspond to that portion on the card.
1. Dry skin doesn't seem a sufficient warning for skin effects other than absorption.
2. This section should be more specific. I know we've debated this in our workgroups , but some mention of actual suitable materials would seem essential to emergency responses.
3. There should be some hazard information here. The blank implies no hazard and that's not the case.
4. I'm unfamiliar with what these symbols are.
5. Does Belgium have TLV's? I thought that was an ACGIH trademark designation. Also, the last note on skin seems technically bad.
6. The blank implies no environmental toxicity. There is probably data available and it should be included.
Vinyl Chloride:
1. This note implies that VCM only comes in cylinders. This should be a broader statement.
2. Same comment as for benzene.
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Kathy Rosica Letter Page 2 October 20, 1989
3. This language should be more specific. For example 5 minutes, 15 minutes, whatever doctors recommend.
4. These blanks are misleading. See Lead comments. 5. See comment number 4 in Benzene. 6. See comment number 6 in Benzene. Sincerely,
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Thomas G. Grumbles, C.I.H. Environmental Quality Manager dlj Attachment
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BENZENE Cyelohexatrier*
Benzol
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TYFE8 OF HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRS
ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
Highly finable.
PREVENTION
FIRST AID/ FIRS FIGHTING
NO opan flaaas, NO sparks, and NO Booking.
Powder, APFF, foam, carbon dioxida.
EXPLOSION
Vapour/air eixtures ere exploeive.
EXPOSURE
Closed systaa, vantHation,
exploeion-protected electrical
equipmvtt and lighting. (Sea Notes for additional information.)
AVOID AIL CONTACT!
In case of firs: keep drum, ate. cool by spraying with water.
i" INHALATION
light headednese, drowainesa, headache, nataee,
uvonecioueness, tightness in cheat, paralysis, traaora.
. SKIN
c BE AtSCtteX -Cry skin (further aae - Inhalation).
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protaction.
Fresh air, rest, and rafar for medical attention.
Protective gloves, protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes, rinse skin with plenty of water or shower, and refer for
medical attention.
EYES INGESTION
Abdominal pain, sore throat (further aae Inhalation).
Pace shield or eye protection in eeabinetion with breathing protection.
Do not eat, drink, or woke during work.
First rinae with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Rinse mouth, do NOT induce vomiting, and refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
STORAGE
PACKAGING LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as poeaible, absorb remaining liquid in sand or inart absorbent and rpaoii to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
FI reproof, separated froa strong oxidants.
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UN Haz Class: 3 UN Pack Croup: II UN Tox group: 11
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ICSC: T035
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XCSC: TO35
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC COOL*.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The suoatance ear be apaorbed into the body by
The vapour is heavier then sir and May trsvsl
inhalation of its vapour or its aerosol, and
along the grewd; distant ignition possibls. As through the skin.
I a rasult of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic ACUTE INHALATION RISK:
M charges can be generated.
A heneful contaMination of tha sir can rather
P CHEMICAL DANGERS:
fast be reached on evaporation of this suostsn
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On eoebuetion, fonas toxic gas (carbon
st 20*C; on spraying or disparsion, however,
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Monoxide). Raacta violantly with strong
wjch faster.
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oxidants, causing firs and explosion hazard.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
A OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE UNITS:
The sinstance irritates tha skin A the
N TlV: 10 ppm; 30 Mg/a3 (as TUA, A2)
respirstory tract. Swallowing tha liquid may
T (ACGIN IMS-1989)
causa aspiration into tha lungs with the risk of
POK: 5 ag/a3 (USSR 1984)
eheMieal pnausonitis. The substance nay cause
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MAC: 10 ppa; 30 ag/a3 (skin) (carcinogen)
effects on tha CHS. Exposure far above tha
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(Netherlands 1984)
/Tv\ occupational exposure liait nay result in
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TLVs 5 ppm; 15 ag/a3 (eareinogan)
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A (RelgilM 1988)
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATE0 EXPOSURE:
Skin; no value bacausa of carcinoganicity <FRG) The liquid defats tha skin. Tha substance may
5 ppa; 16 mq/m3 (Sweden)
cause affects on tha blood forming organa,
liver, kidney, and i--xns system. This substance
is carcinogenic to hmam. (Also sea Notes.)
oiling point: 80*C
Flash point: <C.C.) ll*e
Halting point: 6*C
Auto-ignition tangwrature: ab. 500*C
Ralativa danaity (water 1): 0.9
Explosive liaits, volX in air: 1.2-8.0
PHYSICAL
Solubility in water, g/100 at at 20#C: 0.15
Oetwwl/water partition coefficient
PROPSRTXSS
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20*C: 10 Ralativa vapour danaity (air 1): 2.7
as log Pow: 2.15
Ralativa danaity of tha vapour/air-mixture
r at 20*C (air 1): 1.2
SNVIRONKZNTAL DATA
Envir
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NOTES
Use of alcoholic bavaragaa enhances tha harstful affect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. The odour warm insufficiently i^en exceeding tha occupational exposure liait value.
EXPLOSION PREVENTION: Do NOT use eoe^resaed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use reduced-sparking handtools. Prevent build*\ of electrostatic charges <f.e.( by grounding). EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: May iaqaair mle and femle fertility.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G03 H 2; F 3; R 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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XCSC: T035
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VINYL CHLORIDE
CAS # 75-01-4
RTECS # CU962500G
ICSC * T022
UN 9
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VJNTL CHLORIDE" Chloroethene
Chloroethylerv
(cylinder)
H2C*CHCl Nolecular mss: 62.5
ICSC: T022
DRAFT
TYPES OP HAZARD/
EXPOSURE FIRE
EXPLOSION EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
Extremely flasnable.
Gas/air mixtures are explosive.
PREVENTION
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
NO open fleams, NO sparks, and NO Backing.
Closed syttam, ventilation, explosion-protected electrical equipment and lighting, use reduced-sparking handtools.
Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire bum itself out; in ocher cases extinguish with powder, C02.
In case of fire: keep cylinder / cool by sprsying with water. v.
AV010 ALL CONTACT1
INHALATION
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea,
unconsc i ousness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest, and refer for aedical attention.
SKIN EYES INGESTION
ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
Redness, pain.
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Protective gloves, protective
clothing.
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ON FROSTBITE: rinse with
plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
Safety goggles or eye protection in eosbination with
breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty off" \ weter for several minutes 13
(remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
STORAGE
PACKAGING S LABELLING
Evacuate danger arts and consult an expert in a large $pi Hags, ventilation (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including
self-contained breathing apparatus).
Fireproof, cool, keep in the dark.
Special insulated cylinder.
F symbol
T symbol R: 45/13
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UN Max Class: 2
UM Tox Group: 1U
ICSC: T022
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VINYL CHLORIDE
ICSC: T0Z2
COLCURLESS, COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS
ROUTES af EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body oy
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PHYSICAL DANGERS:
inhalation and through the skin.
The gas is heavier than air and may travel along
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the ground; distant ignition possible. As m
ACUTE INHALATION RISK:
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result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic A harmful concentration of this gas in tna air
P charges can be generated.
will ba reached vary fast on loss of
O containment.
R CHEMICAL DANGERS:
T The substance can irder specific condicione form EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: X peroxides, initiating explosive polymerization. Tha substance irritates the ayes. The liquid nay
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The tiPetance polymerizes readily under the
causa frostbite. Exposure could cause lowering
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influence of air, light, and heat or in the
of consciousness. Hadical observation is
presence of a catalyst. The substance decomposes indicated.
O on burning, producing toxic and corrosive gases
X (phosgene and hydrogen chloride).
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
T Tha substance may causa affects on tha liver,
X blood vassals, and connective tissue. This
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
sibstance is carcinogenic to hunans. May cause
TLV: 5 ppm; to mg/ml (as TUA) A1
heritable genetic damage.
it (ACGJN 1988-1989)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: -13*C Malting point: -154*C Relative density (water 1): 0.9 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25*C: 0.1 Vapour presaura, kPa at 2S*C: 346 Relative vapour danaity (air 1): 2.2
Flash point: Flusable gaa
Auto-ignition temperature: 472*C Explosive limits, volX in air: 4*29 Oetsnol/wster partition coefficient
ss leg Pow: 1.38
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Environmantal toxicity:
NOTES
May contain inhibitors (e.g., phenol). Depending on tha degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. The odour warns insufficiently i^on exceeding the occupational exposure limit value. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Turn leaking cylinder with the leek upside to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Traneport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G13
; N 2; F 4; R 1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DRAFT
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VINYL CHLORI
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LEAD
CAS # 7439-92-1 RTECS # GF752S000 ICSC T060
LEAD Lead Mtal Plufeai
Pb Ataaie ; 207.2
ICSC: T060
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EXPOSURE FIRE
ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
j" INHALATION
SKIN
EYES
INGESTION SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
STORAGE
PACKAGING & LABELLING
ICSC: T060
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PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS: The subatanee decosposti on heating. producing toxie fuses. The substance is s strong reducing agent.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE UNITS:
TLV; ppm; 0.15 m*/mS (u TWAJ (ACCtM 1068-1989) POK (as aerosol): 0.007 ng/nl (USSR 1966) POK (as aerosol): C:0.01 ng/nS (USSR 1968)
ROUTES Of EXPOSURE: The eubetanee can be absorbed into the body by irdialation of its aaroaal and by ingestion.
ICSC: iseo
ACUTE INHALATION RISK: Evsoorstion at 20*C is negligible; hamful
concentration of airborne particles can. however, be reached fast.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The eubetanee nay causa effects on the nervous
syetaai and kidneys. This sibstance may causa
snesrie and colic. May impair fertility. May
cause retarded dtvtlocmnt of Uit ntrbom.
Danger of cuMJit(v
effects ey b*
delayod.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
toiling point: 171Q"C Melting point: 327*C Relative density (water 1): 11.3 Solubility in water: None Vapour pressure, Ps st 23*C: <0.1
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Environaantal toxicity: This sibetance nay be hoxordoue to the snviror--nt; special attention should be given to sir pollution, in the food chain isportont to huoano, bioocetRulstion takes place, specifically in shallfish.
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Explosive Units trs unknown in Utorsturo. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic nodical exaninstion is indicated. Oo NOT take work clothing ho--wards. Refer also CO Cards for specific lead cotpnras.
ADDITIONAL IV70RXATI0N
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15990 N. Barker's Loading Rd. Post Office Box 19029
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RE: U.S. v. Conoco
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 20, 1984, among E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Conoco Inc., and Vista Chemical Company, and the Consent Decree entered in the above action, we hereby provide notice of recently-discovered information which may lead to the filing of an Environmental Claim.
On August 8, 1986, the Vista Aberdeen Plant experienced a superfund release which resulted in VC emissions. A transcript of the call to the NRC is attached. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
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R. A. Frohreich August 11, 1986
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Avguat 8, 1986 X called the llatiouel Resputi&e
Canter (1-300-424-8802) to report a vinyl chloride release. Petty
Oiricer Wallace accepted the call. He asked for my name, name of
the company, and the location and phone number of the company. He
asked the time and date of the release, I responded it was at
10i30 aim* on Auguat 8* 1086, lie asked If LLw tBlwaye way to the
atmosphere and I replied yes. He asked the size of the relief and
I told him fifty pounds. He asked the cause or the release and I
told him a valve on a polymerization reactor containing vinyl
chloride opened when it chrmid *have and allcwad vinyl chloride
to enter another reactor which was open to the atmosphere. He
asked what was done to stop the release and I told him the valves
on the reactors were closed, I told him the duration of the
release was only four to five seconds. He asked if I had informed
the State and I told him X was going to call them as soon as X
hung up.
At p.n. on August 8, 1936, I called for Jerry Banks of the
Mississippi Bureau of Pollution Control to inform him of the
incident. Mr. Banks was out of the office and Dwight Wylie
accepted the call. I related the details of the incident to him.
My Wylie asked if I normally followed a phone report such as this
with a letter. I told him no and that the call was just to advise
Mt. Banks uf Uha incidsht and Chit
be aware of it in case he
received a call from Atlanta. He said he would pass the
luu;iuuili;n un to Mr Bdhlcs and Jerry wuuld call if he had any
questions.
R. A. Frohreich director or Environmental Control
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