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Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-56
PROPERTIES AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR
SAFE HANDLING AND USE OF
VINYL CHLORIDE
ADOPTED 1954
Chemical* in ony form can be tafeiy Itored, handled or utad if
tho pfcyiieol, chemical and hocordou* propertle* oro fully underliood and the neceuary precaution*, Including the use of proper lofeguard* and pertonal protective equipment, are obiervod.
Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc.
1025 Eye Street, N. W., Washington 4, D. C.
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CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VINYL CHLORIDE
SUMMARY
Vinyl chloride is a highly volatile extremely FLAMMABLE compressed gas whtch is ordinarily handled in liquefied form under pressure. It has a mild anesthetic action in concentrations above 500 ppm. and its vapors are irritating to the eyes.
Precautions necessary in handling the material are detailed in the body of the Safety Data Sheet. Key points to consider for safe handling includes
1. Keep away from heat/ sparks and open flame.
2. Provide adequate ventilation.
3. Ground equipment and containers before discharging to reduce danger of Ignition from static sparks.
4. In discharging do not heat containers above 50*C. (122F.). No heal should be applied to tank cars.
5. All equipment should be of steel and have a designed working pressure of at least 100-150 psi.
6. In the event of accidental leaks, spills or whenever excessive vapor con centrations may be encountered only personnel equipped with approved respiratory protection should be permitted in the contaminated area.
7. Chemical safety goggles should be worn when discharging containers or tank cars or whenever there is a danger of the liquid or saturated vapor coming in contact with the eyes.
8. Waste disposal should be away from any source of ignition. Dilute phenolic residues before discharging to sewer.
In case of fire use earbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishing equip ment. In the event of contact with the liquid remove contaminated clothing immediately. Far eyes flush immediately with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes while medical attention is being sought.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. NAME
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2. PROPERTIES. 6 2.1 Grade __--..............................--_----- --------- ---------------------------6 22 Important Physical and Chemical Properties,..............................................5 2.3 Hazardous Properties]. 6
3. USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS_________________________________ _______ 6 8.1 Type and Size- 6 3.2 Label or Identification-................................._________________ --.... ............ . 6 3.3 Disposal and Return Precautions. .............................. ......... .................. _-- 7
4. UNLOADING AND EMPTYING_______________________ ____________________
4.1 Health Hazards...................... .......... ... ........ ..... ....
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4.2 Fire and Explosion Hazards...______7
4.3 Cylinders__________________________ _________________ ______ ___ .______
4.4 Tank Cars------------------------------------------------- ,-- 8
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5. STORAGE___________________ 8 5.1 Hazards ______________________________________________ 8 8.2 Conditions of Storage..________8
6. HANDLING8
6.1 Health Hazards_____________________________________ 9
6.2 Fire, Explosion, and Polymerization Hazards............................. ..... .............. 9
6.3 Spilla and Leakage----------------------- -------------------------------- -------- _------------ 10
6.4 Employee Education and Training.--_..........................
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6.5 Personal Protective Equipment...........11
6.6 Engineering Controls ________________________________
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6.7 Ventilation ___________________________________
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6.8 Tank and Equipment Cleaning and Repairs___________________________ 13
6.9 Repackaging ________________________________________________________
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7. WASTE DISPOSAL................. ................................ ,................................................... 14
8. HEALTH HAZARDS AND THEIR CONTROL15
8.1 Hazards.................. ............................. .................................................................15
8.2 Prevention and Control______
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8.3 Personal Protective Equipment______________________________________ 15
8.4 First Aid and Medical Care___ ________________________________
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The information and recommendations contained tn tk.it publication have been compiled from tourcee believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee or representation is made by the Association as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this and other
Safety Data Sheets and Manuals, and the Manufacturing Chemists' Association assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this and other Safety Data Sheets and Manuals, or that other or additional measures may not be required under particular or exceptional con ditions or circumstances.
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