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i CMiza CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Dr. M. Gilbert International Programme on Chemical Safety World Health Organization CH-1211 Geneva 27 SWITZERLAND Dear Dr. Gilbert: The Chemical Manufacturers Association Vinyl Chloride Panel has reviewed the Vinyl Chloride International Safety Card and provides the attached comments. The hand-written comments are indicated by arrows in the left margin. Please contact me by fax at (202) 887-1237 if you need more information or clarification on our comments. Sincerely, Enclosure Hasmukh C. Shah, Ph.D. Manager, Vinyl Chloride Panel 2501 M Street. NW, Washington, OC 20037 202-887-1100 Panafax 202-887-1237 Telex 89617 (CMA WSH) CMA 112523 VINYL CHLORIDE CM RTECS ICSC # UN # EC * 75-01*4 UI9625000 0002 1006 602*023*00*7 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE VINYL CHLORIDE* Chloroethane Chloroethylene (eyl tnder) NoCaCNCl Molecular nui 42.5 ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION ICSC: 0082 FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRS EXPLOSION Extra--ly fla--able. Products of CombuSt>on\ H^afrochloric keiA Carbon Monovi'Jfi. Phoraene. Csmell omauat) Gas/afr Mixtures ora explosive. NO open flam, NO sparks, and NO snaking. Closed syst--, wanttlotion, explosion-proof electrical evJipssnt and lighting, i-- reduced*sparking handtools. Shut off supply; if not passible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn Itself out (see Notes). In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. EXP08URE AVOID ALL CONTACT1 INHALATION Dizziness, drowsiness, headaehe, nausea, wconsciousness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest, and refer for breathing protection. nodical attention. B SKIN ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTSITE. Protective gloves, protective clothing. ON FROSTIITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT rsnovo clothes. EYE8 Reckless, pain. INGESTION Safety goggles or eye protection in coabination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several Minutes (raMove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING t LABELLING Evacuate danger area and consult an axpart in a large spillage, vantflation (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including eelfeontained breathing apparatus). fno re JeJreJl cn protect) \je- c lotfv'riA. should fce_ provided su-tk as Bunker Fireproof; cool; keep in the dark. Special insulated cylinder. F ay--ol T sy--ol R: 45-13 S: 53*9-16-44 UN Hsz Class: 2 UN fcs(diary Risks: 3 SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC! 0082 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the IPCI and the Co--ission of the European Co--cities (C) CEC, IPCS, 1908. i CMA 112524 VINYL CHLORIDE X M P O R T R X T D A T A PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IC8C: 0082 PHYSICAL STATE: tfflMAUCt COLOURLESS. COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS. OCQAATHMAL EXP0HAC_IIM1II: Ttv: 9 pps; 13 ag/* (as TWO A1 (acgis i<g-i990>. The gas U hwvitf than air and lay traval along tha grand; dtatant Ignition poaalbla. As a raault of floa, agitation, ate., alactroatatic chargaa can ba ganaratad. cwhicx. wma- Tht siAetance can undar apaclflc clrcu font peroxides, Initiating explosive -polyMerizatlon. Tha substance polyawrtza* readily mder tha fnftuanca of air, ll#it, heat, or in the presence of a catalyst. The sAstanee decodes* on burning, producing toxic and corrosive gates (phosgene * see ICSC # 0007 and hydrogen chloride see ICSC i 0163). POUBLDEBRSE: _ _ , _ _ The aubstanca can ba absorbed Into tha body by inhalation and through the akin. IflMUUOLUK: A heraful econcentration of this gas In tha air util ba reached very quickly on loss of containMnt. KPS___ Of fmWM flBMfr _ ,, , substance irritates the ayes. The liquid aey cause frostbite. Exposure could cause lowering of conedouenaes. Medical observation Is indicated. EJECTS Of LOMO-TERM OR REPEATED EXPtWAE: Tha stAetance gay have effects on the liver, blood vassals, and connective tissue. This stAetance is carcinogenic to huiane. May cause heritable genetic dwsage in htaana. lolling point: Melting point: Relative density (water * 1): Solifeility in water, g/100 Ml at 2S*C: Vapour pressure, kPa at 25'C: we 15**C 0.9 0.1 346 Relative vapour density (air 1): Flash point: Ft Auto-Ignition taaperature: Explosive Units, vol* in air: < Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Row should be. 3` 33 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA MOTRS Nay contain inhibitors (e.g., phenol). The ACGIH A1 notation Indicates a corffreed huaan carcinogen. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic Medical excelnstIon is Indicated. The odour warning when the exposure liait value is exceeded is insufficient. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak Lp to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. FIRE/FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING: In other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R>- 20G13 NFPA Code: H 2; F 4; R 1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0082 (C) CEC, IPCS, IMS VINYL CHLORIDE CMA 112525