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ABDOO105873 AGA GAS, INC. (216) 642-6600 6225 OAKTREE BOULEVARD P.O. BOX 94737 CLEVELAND, OH 44101-4737 PRODUCT NAME Vinyl Chloride TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS Vinyl chloride, inhibited (D.O.T.) CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS Vinyl Chloride, Chloroethylene; Chloroethene ISSUE DATE AND REVISIONS Revised January 1995 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NO. 155 CAS 75-01-4 DOT I D. No : UN 1086; RQ 1.0 (0.454) DOT Hazard Class: Division 2.1 Formula: C2H3C1 or CH2CHC1 Chemical Family: Halogenated Alkene HEALTH HAZARD DATA TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT TWA = 5 molar ppm with an A1 Carcinogen Rating (ACGIH 1994-1995). A1 is a confirmed human carcinogen. OSHA 1993, 1910.1017, 8 Hr. TWA = 1 Molar PPM (Continued on Page 4) SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Inhaling high concentrations causes, mild symptoms of drowsiness, blurred vision, staggering gate and tingling and numbness in the extremities. Liquid vinyl chloride may cause severe irritation or burns on skin or eye contact. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Several workers who handled and used vinyl chloride developed a rare form of liver cancer. IARC, NTP and OSHA all list vinyl^hloride as a carcinogen. Persons in ill health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to vinyl chloride should not be allowed to work with or handle this product. RECOMMENOED FIRST AID TREATMENT PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE TO VINYL CHLORIDE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND BE COGNIZANT OF EXTREME FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. Inhalation: Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh air. Quick removal from the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area, given assisted respiration and supplemental oxygen. Further treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. (Continued on Page 4) Information contained in thb material safetydata sheet is offered without charge for use by technically Qualified personnel at theirdiscretion and risk. Allstatements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests and data which we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is notguaranteed and no warranty of any kind is made with respect thereto This information is not intended as a license to operate underora recommendation to practice or infringe any patent of this Company or otherscovering any process, composition of matter or use. Since the Company shall have no control of the use of the product described herein, the Companyassumes no liability lor loas or damage incurred from the proper or improper use of such product ABDOO105874 Vinyl Chloride Page 2 HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, OR GASES Vinyl chloride polymerizes on exposure to sunlight, heat or in the presence of oxygen or 1air. The addition of phenol or hydroquinone inhibits the polymerization. It is flammabl in air. PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT 7.3F (-13.7C) VAPOR PRESSURE @ 70F (21.1C) = 52 psia (360 kPa) SOLUBILITY tN WATER Slightly soluble LIQUID DENSITY AT BOILING POINT 60.6 lb/ft3 (971 kg/m3) GAS DENSITY AT 70*F. 1 atm @ 77F (25C) = .164 lb/ft3 FREEZING POINT -244.8F (-153.8C) (2.63 kg/m3) EVAPORATION RATE N/A (Gas) SPECIFIC GRAVITY <AIR=1| @ 77F (25C) = 2.22 APPEARANCE AND ODOR Colorless gas with a pleasant, sweet odor FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ABDOO105875 , - Vinyl ChlorideSPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATIONPaQe 3 'respiratory protection (Specify type) Positive pressure air line with mask or self-contained breathing apparatus should be available for emergency use. VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST SPECIAL Hood with forced ^ventilation To prevent accumulation above the TWA MECHANICAL (Gen.) In accordance with electrical codes OTHER N/A N/A PROTECTIVE GLOVES Most materials except natural rubber EYE PROTECTION Safety goggles or glasses OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Safety shoes, safety shower, eyewash "fountain,11 transparent face shield SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS* SPECIAL LABELING INFORMATION DOT Shipping Name: Vinyl chloride, inhibited I-D. No.: UN 1086; RQ 1.0(0.454) DOT Shipping Label: Flammable Gas DOT Hazard Class: Division 2.1 SPECIAL HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS Use only in well-ventilated areas. Valve protection caps must remain in place unless container is secured with valve outlet piped to use point. Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<150 psig) piping or systems. Do not heat cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from the cylin der. Use a check valve or trap in the 'discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder. For additional handling recommendations, consult Compressed Gas Association's Pamphlets P-1 and P-10. SPECIAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Protect cylinders from physical damage. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area of noncombustible construction away from heavily trafficked areas and emergency exits. Do not allow the temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed 125F (52C). Cylinders should be stored upright and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Use a "first in - first out" inventory system to prevent full cylinders being stored for excessive periods of time. Post "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs in the storage or use area. There should be no sources of ignition in the storage or use area. For additional storage recommendations, consult Compressed Gas Association's Pamphlet P-1 and P-10. SPECIAL PACKAGING RECOMMENDATIONS Most metals except copper and its alloys may be used with vinyl chloride. Copper and its alloys could form explosive acetylides by reacting with the acetylene impurity in the product. Teflon is the preferred gasketing material. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS OR PRECAUTIONS Earth-ground and bond all lines and equipment associated with the vinyl chloride system. Electrical equipment should be non-sparking or explosion proof. Compressed gas cylinders should not be refilled except by qualified producers of compressed gases. Shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with his (written) consent is a violation of Federal Law (49CFR). (Continued on Page 4) Various Government agencies lie . Department of Transportation. Occupational Sately and Health Administration. Food and Drug Administration and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or use of this product which will noi be reflected m this data sheet. The customer should review these regulations to ensure that he is m full compliance Vinyl Chloride ABDOO105876 .. Page 4 HEALTH HAZARD DATA RECOMMENDED FIRST AID TREATMENT: (Continued) Eye Contact: PERSONS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO VINYL CHLORIDE SHOULD NOT ' WEAR' CONTACT LENSES'. Flush contaminated eye(s) with copious quantities of water. Part eyelids with fingers to assure complete flushing. Continue for minimum of 15 minutes. An eye specialist should be summoned promptly. Skin Contact: Flush affected areas with copious quantities of water. Remove affected clothing as rapidly as possjble. A physician should see the patient. Follow the water flush with a soap and water wash. TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT: -(Continued) (<5 PPM for any 15 minute period) and a Cancer Suspect Agent. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS OR PRECAUTIONS: (Continued) Always secure cylinders in an upright position before transporting them. NEVER transport cylinders in trunks of vehicles, enclosed vans, truck cabs or in passenger compartments. Transport cylinders secured in open flatbed or in open pick-up type vehicles. Vinyl chloride is a toxic chemical and is subject to the reporting requirements of SARA, Title III, Section 313. * NFPA 704 No. for vinyl chloride = 2 4 2 None