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ALUCD CHIMCAL CORPORATION
February 1972
RECEIVED FEB 7 197?
LEGAL CtfT.
Nr. John Rrtaylor SpecialtyChenlcala Division Morristown - DAB-1
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Subjects Revised Tab#Una for Vimrl Chloride
Dm MCA is reviewing Chenlcal Safety Data Sheet SD-56 and it is expected that a ravlsad sheet will be issued in the near future. An sDnounseaent on its avail* ability will appear in the MCA General Bulletin.
For vour information and guidance you will find attached the revised precautionary labeling for vinyl chloride* approved by the MCA Lepl Cn--lttse at their January 25-26, 1972 aeetings, which will appear in revised SD-56 when it is Issued.
cet Nr. Lloyd Flasner Mr. M* A. RUM Nr. Stanley R ttevinaon v
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MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION
1872 A CENTURY OF SERVICE 1972 1825 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, 0. C, 20009 (202) 483*6128
January 31, 1972
TO: LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE Subject: Label for SD-56 (Vinyl Chloride)
Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of the subject label as approved at the
January 25-26, 1972 LAPIC meeting, except that "foam" has been deleted from the fire statement. Mr. Stephenson explains that mention of foam has been deleted from the data sheet, since it is ineffective.
Sincerely yours.
M. M. Hoover, secretary Labels and Precautionary Information Comnittee
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Distribution "C" cc: Mr. F. G. Stephenson
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VINYL CHLORIDE
danger:
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND GAS UNDER PRESSURE
HARMFUL IF INHALED MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS OR LOSS OR REMOVAL OF INHIBITOR
Keep away from heat, sparks, and. open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with skin. Keep cylinder out of sun and away from heat. Container should be grounded when being emptied. Never drop cylinder.
FIRST AIfc: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-raouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
In case of: Fire - Use water spray, dry chemical, or C02* Spill or Leak - For small spills, evacuate area and
permit to evaporate. For large spills or leaks, evacuate area. Dike or flush to ground and let evaporate. Do not flush to sewer
because of explosion hazard.
MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-56 available.
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