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Interoffice Communication To Distribution Prom T. G. Grumbles Date February 19, 1982 Subject MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS u Enclosed are the final drafts of MSDS's for VCM, EDC, EDC Tars, and VCM Light Ends. Please carefully review these sheets as indicated below and return comments to me by March 5. Thomas G. Grumbles ajo Distribution: Steve Ashby - Section 4, Section 5 First Aid, Section 8 Dr. Drumwright - Section 5 Bill Broddle - Section 5 Bill Groves - Section 6, 7, 9 Joe Ledvina - Section 7 Gary Horton/Chuck Muth - Section 3 vvc 000007271 (conoco) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001 T. PRdDUCTtlDENUFlCATlONJ MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company ADDRE5S P.O. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669 TRADE NAME Ethylene Dichloride SYNONYMS 1,2 Dichloroethane, EDC REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491-5039 EMERGENCY TELB>HONE NO. 318/491-5070 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS^ MATERIAL OR COMPONENT % S';v-- ;vHAZARD DATA Ethylene Dichloride '99.8 3; PHYSICAL DATA- BOILING POINT (F) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR =1) SOLUBILITY IN WATER 182F 62 B 68F 3.42 0.81% SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2O -1) PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE ( =1) MELTING POINT 1.25 100 -35.4C APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear, liquid with sweet chloroform-like odor 4. FIREAND EXPLOSION DATA. FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) 23C (COC) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE FLAMMABLE LIMIITS IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER 6.2 UPPER 15.9 EXTINGUISHING Dry chemical, foam, water spray. MEDIA WC 000007272 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires. Cool exposed equipment with water spray. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD When burning, EDO releases hydrogen chloride irritating combustion products. and other `_5_1__H__E *A" L' TH"Hr AZ"^At' R' * D_I_N__F_O-RMAH<- ONC:?^ FIRST AID EYES: SKIN: Hush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seef medical aid. Flush with large amounts of water, wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. INHALATION: ^emove ^rorn exPsure. If breathing has stopped, administer `artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation if necessary. Seek medical aid immediately. INGBTION: Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical aid. NATURE OF HAZARD EYES: Exposure to vapors is irritating to the eyes. Prolonged _____________ exposures may have corneal effects.________________________ Exposure to the liquid is irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated exposures may result in dermatitis. INHALATION:Breathing of vapors is irritating to the upper respiratory tract at low concentrations. Exposure to higher concentrations results in narcosis, nausea, vomiting, stupor and unconciousness. INGESTION: Systemic effects on kidney and liver. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: _ ., . . .^ . Irritation of upper respiratory tract, dizziness ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, stupor, unconciousness, possib . fatal. ... CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, and systemic ;effects QnJ-.hfi-liY.fir. and .kidneys, THRESHOLD UMIT VALUE (TLV) 1981 AC6IH TLV: 10 ppm 8-hour time weighted average 15 ppm 15-minute short term exposure limit TOXICITY DATA SKIN CONTACT: EOC is a contact irritant. Rat LD50 : 2.8 g/kg VVC 000007273 EYECONTACT: Produces pain and moderate irritation in exposed, unwashed rabbit eyes. INHALATION: Exposure of 20,000 ppm for 18 minutes is lethal to rats. Acute toxic affects seen in man at 4,000 ppm for one hour. INGESTION: Rat LD50 : Approximately 800 mg/kg. Human deaths have occurred after ingestion of of 20-50 ml. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: ^ Al{ experimental^an^mal carcinogen.and mutagen. 6. REACTIVITY DATA CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures. INCOMPATIBILITY Reacts ammuniti vn nwaaft^l^Stronq oxidizers, caustics, chemically active metals (i.e. Aluminum. Sodium. Potasium, Magnesium) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide. CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Should not occur 7- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED ,ontain the spill. Eliminate all ignition sources and evacuate the area around large spills. Water spray may be used to reduce vapors .'fk Q* eA < r\ 'VxLli.'l -Jl NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD / Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with a hydrochloric acid scrubber, according to local, state and federal regulations. 8: SPECIAL PROTECTION; INFORMATION VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS EDC should only be handled in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventila tion is reconmended wherever possible. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL): NIOSH approved organic vapor air-purifying . r, -i r ai.iiO 'pa&A.f'v respi rator^cor *r-- ----------------- air-suppliid respirators dependent on concentration. Chemical safety goggles. Face shield should also be worn if there is a potential for splashing. GLOVES: Impervious chemical gloves. Rubber gloves are not suitable, for repeated use. Polyvinyl Alcohol golves are recommended. VVC 000007274 OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Other impervious clothing may be needed as required to prevent skin contact. HAZARD CLASSIFICA iON INFORMATION IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER 3.2 UN NUMBER 1184 US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION ADR CLASS NUMBER EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE CAS NUMBER v 107-06-2' TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS Tank Car Tank Truck iSS* ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Carbon steel Polyethylene Teflon Glass-lined steel PVC Rubber Expoxy materials Aluminum THE ABOVE DATA 15 BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE. WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR REPRESENTATION {INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT LIABILITY) BY CONOCO WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO. 12/78/81 VVc 00OQ?a?5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET iJPROPUO: IDENTIFICATION Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001 MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals____ ADDRESS P.O. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669 TRADE NAME Vinyl Chloride Monomer SYNONYMS VCM, Chloroethene REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/419-5039 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.313/491.5370 i HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT^? **.Jr..;/ MATERIAL OR COMPONENT % HAZARD DATA Vinyl Chloride 99.9 BOILING POINT (F) 7.0 VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) 2580 (<a 68F) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR * 1) 2.15 SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2O =1) PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE (---------------------- *1) .912 100% SOLUBILITY IN WATER 1.1 ml./l @ 25C MRT1NG POINT -150C APPEARANCE AND ODOR Colorless gas or liquid under pressure - faint, sweet odo- 4: FIREAND EXPLOSION DATAL'^S::-?;^ ^ FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) 1nR0p fPMv -108 F (PM) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE LOWER 4.0 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Dry chemical, foam and water fog 882F UPPER i 22.0 1 VVC 000007276 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires. Cool exposed equipment with water spray. UNUSUAL FIRE Vapors can form flammable mixtures in air at normal ambient AND EXPLOSION conditions. Burning VCM generates hydrogen chloride gas. HAZARD '5L HBUJKHAZARb ` FIRST AID EYES: SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid. Flush affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci tation if necessary. Seek medical aid. INGESTION: Gas at ambient conditions. 1 NATURE OF HAZARD 1 EYES: Contact with liquid VCM will cause frostbite type burns. SKIN: Contact with liquid causes frostbite. Prolonged contact with the liquid may result in other systemic affects. INHALATION: Exposure to concentrated vapors causes drowsiness, blurring of vision, anesthesia progressing to coma and may be fatal. Prolonqed exposure may cause cancer. INGESTION: Gas at ambient conditions. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE* CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Drowsiness; Anesthesia; Unconciousness, Possibly Fatal. ancer, ]-jver, and kidney damaqe. Acroosteolysis (ulceration and destruction of bones in hands & t >et) THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit 1.0 ppm 8-hour time-weighted average 5.0 ppm Peak exposure for any 15 minute period TOXICITY DATA SKIN CONTACT: No specific data available. EYE CONTACT: No specific data available. VVC 000007277 INHALATION: Rat and Mice LC50 : Approximately 200,000 ppm at 30 minutes. INGESTION: Rat LD50 : 500 mg/kg. This value is reported in literature, however, Ingestion is not expected route of exposure. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: VCM IS AN ANIMAL AND HUMAN CARCINOGEN. . 6. REACTIVITY DATA.- CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY Exposure to air, oxygen, sunlight, moisture, heat, and all sources of ignition INCOMPATIBILITY Oxidizing materials, copper or copper alloys, aluminum or aluminum alloys, other metals which form acetylides HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Polymerizes slowly in presence of air, sunlight or oxygen and rapidly in the presence of peroxides, generates considerable heat. 7J SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate area. Allow only properly protected personnel to enter area. Prevent vapor or liquid from entering sewers or other low areas.. NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Incinerate in equipment with a hydrochloric acid scrubber according to local, state and federal regulations. VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Vnyl chloride should be handled only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended wherever possible. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT_______________________ RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL): - NIOSH approved canister respirator for VCM or air-supplied respirators dependent on concentration. EYE: Chemical goggles and faceshield if possibility for contact with liquid VCM exists. GLOVES: Rubber or other impervious material to prevent contact with the liquid. OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Other impervious clothing as needed to prevent skin contact with liquid VCM. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER 2.1 UN NUMBER 1086 `-- US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flarrrnable Gas EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION ADR CLASS NUMBER EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE CAS NUMBER 75-01-4 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD Tank car Ships Barges STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Carbon steel Copper or copper alloys Aluminum or aluminum alloys Other acetylide forming metals THE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR !N|URY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR REPRESENTATION {INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT LIABILITY) BY CONOCO WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA. THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO. 12/18/81 YVC 000007279 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company ADDRESS P.O. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669 TRADE NAME SYNONYMS Heavy Ends EDC/VCM REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491-5039 EMERGENCY TEL&HONE N0318/491 -5070 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENIS MATERIAL OR COMPONENT % Ethylene Dichloride 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Other chlorinated C-4's and heavier 3.025 35-65 >30 HAZARD DATA 3. PHYSICAL DATA;? BOIUNG POINT (F) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) Approx. 182F Similar to EDC 62 G 68F SOLUBILITY IN WATER rSPECIFIC CRAVITY{H20 *1) PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE ( =1) MELTING POINT APPEARANCE AND ODOR Black liquid - Sweet chloroform like odor. 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA. FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) 23-30C (PM) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE FLAMMABLE LIMIrrs IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER UPPER EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Dry chemical, foam, water spray. VVC 000007280 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires. Cool exposed equipment with water spray. UNUSUAL FIRE When burning, EDC releases hydrogen chloride AND EXPLOSION irritating combustion products. HAZARD and other 5. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION FIRST AID EYES: SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seel medical aid. Flush with large amounts of water, wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. ATirtKj Remove ^rom exposure. If breathing has stopped, administer INHALATION:artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci tation if necessary. Seek medical aid inmediately. INGESTION: Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical aid. NATURtOF HAZARD Exposure to vapor is irritating to the eyes. Prolonged *_________exposures may have corneal effects.______________________ SKIN: Exposure to the liquid is irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated exposures may result in dermatitis. INHALATION: Breathing of tract at low vapors is irritating to the upper respiratory concentrations. Exposure to higher concentrations results in narcosis, nausea, vomiting, stupor and unconciousnest . INGESTION: Systemic effects on kidney and liver. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: . Irritation of upper respiratory tract, dizziness, n< usea. ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: vomiting, stupor, unconciousness, possibly fatal, ruortkiirnvnmnatpc. Loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, and systemic CHRONIC. liver and kidneys. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) Based on Ethylene Dichloride Content 1980 ACGIH TLV: 10 ppm 8-hour time weighted average. 15 ppm 15-minute short term exposure limit. TOXICITY DATA No specific information available on this product. SKIN CONTACT: Ethylene dichloride and Trichloroethane are irritants. Rabbit LD50 for EDC : 2.8 g/kq EYE CONTACT: Ethylene Dichloride and Trichloroethane are irritants INHALATION: INGESTION: Ehtylene Dichloride lethal to rats at 20,000 ppm for 18 minu :es. Trichloroethane lethal to rats at 2,000 ppm for 4 hours. Acute toxic affects seen in man at 4,000 ppm for one hour. Ethylene Dichloride Rat LD50 : 800 mg/kg Trichloroethane Rat LD50 : 1.1 g/kg yyc 000007281 6_ REACflVroC DATA*" CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures. INCOMPATIBILITY Reacts violently with ammonia or amines,.__ Strong oxidizers, caustics, chemically active metals (i.e. aluminum, sodium, potasium, magnesium) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide , phosgene CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Should not occur fL SPILtOK LEAIC PROCEDURES. STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Contain the spill. Eliminate all ignition sources and evacuate the area around large spills.. Water spray may be used to reduce vapors.. NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS ^ QAVfeA WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with a hydrochloric acid scrubber, according to local, state and federal regulations. ff~S VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS This product should only be handled in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended wherever possible. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL): C Sj yip NIOSH approved organic vapor air-purifying respirator^or air-suppli id respirators dependent on concentration. Chemical safety goggles. Face shield should aTso be worn if there is a potential for splashing. GLOVES: Impervious chemical gloves. Rubber gloves are not suitable, for repeated use. Polyvinyl alcohol gloves are recommended. yyC 000007282 OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Other impervious clothing may be needed as required to prevent skin contact. 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS^' HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER US DOT CLASSIFICATION Combustible liquid UN NUMBER 1993 BC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION ADR CLASS NUMBBt BC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE CAS NUMBER TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD Tank Truck STORAGRTTRANSPORT PRESSURE STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Carbon steel Polyethylene Teflon Galss-lined steel PVC Rubber Expoxy Materials A1 umi num THE ABOVE DATA IS BASH) ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPUHJ FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE. WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR REPRESENTATION (INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT LIABILITY) BY CONOCO WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO. 12/18/81 vvc 000007283 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Conoco Chemicals 5 Graanway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001 PRODUCT IDEMTIFICATIONEi? MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company ADDRESS P.O. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669 TRADE NAME SYNONYMS Vinyl Chloride Light Ends By-Product REGULAR TELEPHONE NO* 318/491-5039 EMBtGBWCYTttEPHONE NO. 318/49T-5070 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS MATERIAL-OR COMPONENT Ethylene Dichloride Vinyl Chloride Ethyl Chloride 10-2( 1.05.0 25-3C Trichloromethane (Chloroform) Other C's Carbon Tetrachloride 15-3C 10-2( ! 5-12 HAZARD DATA 31 PHYSICAL DATA BOIUNG POINT (F) VAPOR PRESSURE..: Similar to VCM 7.0 \ 17.7 to 26.9 0 100F psi VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) SPECIFICGRAVITY(HjO 1) PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE < =1) SOLUBILITY IN WATER Slight MELTING POINT APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear liquid - Sweet odor TOOT 4:nREAND EXPLOSION DATA. FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) 112F (PM) AUTOICNmON TEMPERATURE FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER UPPER EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Dry Chemical; foam or water spray VVC 000007284 SPECIALRRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn while fighting fires. Cool exposed eouipment with water spray. UNUSUAL RRE When burning this product releases hydrogen chloride, AND EXPLOSION other toxic gases which may be fatal with excessive exposures. HAZARD IhliEA'tTTit IN1^0 iv: FIRST AID EYES: SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seel medical aid. Flush with large amounts of water, wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. INHALATION; Remove from exposure. artificial respiration If or breathing has stopped, administer oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci tation if necessary^ Seek medical aid invnediately. INGESTION: Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical aid. 1 NATURE OF HAZARD: I EYES: SKIN: Exposures to concentrated vapor or liquid is irritating to the eve. Exposure to liquid is irritating to the skin. Prolonged or* repeated contact may cause dermatitis. Due. to vinyl chloride content frostbite type burns may occur. INHALATION: Breathing of vapors is irritating to the upper respiratory tract. Exposure to higher concentrations results in narcosis, nausea, vomiting, and unconciousness. INGESTION: May result in systemic effects of the kidney and liver. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE; AnrffnvrawpnciiBF. Irritation of upper respiratory tract. Narcosis, ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: dizziness, unconciousness. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE; Loss of appetite, nauseas, systemic effects on thi liver and kidney. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE fTLV) Based on the vinyl chloride content of this material: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit: 1.0 ppm 8-hour time weighted Average 5.0 ppm Peak exposure for any 15-min.per TOXICITY DATA No specific data available on this product SKIN CONTACT: Based on contents, this product is a mild to severe irritant Rabbit LD50 : 3 g/kg for Ethyl Chloride 5 g/kg for Carbon Tetrachloride EYE CONTACT: Carbon Tetrachloride is a severe eye irritant. VVC OOOQ72Q5 INHALATION: Vinyl Chloride Rat LC50 : 200,000 ppm Chloroform and carbon tetrachloride : Lowest lethal dose in rats 4,000-8,000 ppm for 4 hours. INGESTION: Rat LD50 ; 800 mg/kg for chloroform 2800 mg/kg for carbon tetrachloride SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: CONTAINS'VINYL rCHLORIDE-CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT ' 6. REACTIVITY DATAi CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures INCOMPATIBILITY Strong oxidizers i auc c HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS oVW/v laaiVaV^ Combustion products of hydrogen chloride. CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION 7. SP1LL OR LEAIC PROCEDU RES^^ ^ SIB'S TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Contain the spill. Evacuate the area and eliminate all sources of ignition. Waterspray may be used to reduce vapors. ameuwti ef water. A cAa*eo se^en-s NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with an acid scrubber according to local, state and federal regulations. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATIONS VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS This product should only be handled in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation should be used wherever possible. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL): 5 tVi - Co '\ *a'i a -o yya.g<o,i NIOSH approved organic vapor air-purifying respirator',,or_air supplied respirators dependent on concentration. 5) EYE: Chemical safety goggles. Face shield should also be worn if there is a potential for splashing. GLOVES: Impervious chemical gloves.' Rubber gloves are not suitable for repeated use. VVC 0000^7286 OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Other imperivous clothing may be needed to prevent skin contact. 9. SPEOAL PRECAUTIONS v HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER 3.1 ------ UN NUMBER 1993 US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION ADR CLASS NUMBER EEC SPECIAL RISKS ANOSAFETY ADVICE .-.feie_. CAS NUMBER , V; TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGES USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD Tank car STORAGF/TRANSPORT PRESSURE ^ STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Carbon Steel Copper or copper alloys Aluminum or aluminum alloys Other acetylide forming metals .... THE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RE5ULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR REPRESENTATION (INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT UABILITY) BY CONOCO WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO. 12/21/81 VVC 0G0007237