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1 DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. June 14, "MU--------------------------------------------------------------------- MIDLAND. MICHIGAN 48674 AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC received JUH ' 9 WO SWETI WT* 1177930 CALVERT Sir/Madam: KY 42029 Enclosed are Material Safety Data Sheets(s) which provide information on products you have purchased from us in the recent past. A copy has been sent to both the invoice address and the shipping address as they appeared on the order for these products. Since you may redirect the products to more than one place within your location, please make sure this Information is available to all persons handling and/or using the product. These Material Safety Data Sheet(s) have either been revised since you last received them or are for products which you recently purchased for the first time. Please consider them as the current copy to replace any previous version you may have. The distribution of these sheets is part of a continuing program for providing information to our customers. The regulations promulgated by QSHA for Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 have been considered in preparing these Material Safety Data Sheet(s). Thank you for your help. N. B. Tefertiller Health and Environmental Sciences 1803 Building wkt Enclosure(s) AN OPERATING UNIT OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY =Qualitv= AP00045258 ms i MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 Product Code: 91575 Page: 1 PRODUCT NAME: VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Effective Date: 05/09/89 Date Printed: 01/04/90 MSDS;000664 1. INGREDIENTS: (% w/w, unless otherwise noted) Vinyl chloride CAS# 000075-01-4 99*9% This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910-1200). In addition, other substances not 'Hazardous' per this OSHA Standard may be listed. Where proprietary ingredient shows, the identity may be made available as provided in this standard. 2. PHYSICAL DATA: BOILING POINT: -13.83 (+7.11F) VAP PRESS: 2524 mmHg, 336 kPa @ 20C VAP DENSITY (Air-1) : 2.16 SOL. IN WATER: <0.1 mole % @ 1 atm $ 25C SP. GRAVITY: 0.913 8 20/20C, 68F APPEARANCE: Extremely flammable, colorless gas or liquid under pressure. ODOR: Faint, sweet odor. 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: FLASH POINT: -?8C (-108.4F) METHOD USED: COC FLAMMABLE LIMITS LFL: 3.6 vol. % UFL: 33-0 vol % EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: For containment of fire and protection of surrounding equipment only. Water fog, foam, C02, dry chemical. FIRE t EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapors can form flammable mixtures with air at all normal ambient temperatures. (Continued on Page 2) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company A An Operating Unit of The Dow Chemical Company AP00045259 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 O0T-JEM------[VjuJK^aa ' 6 > a-H Dow Chenical U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 Product Code: 91575 Page: 2 PRODUCT NAME: VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Effective Date: O5/O9/B9 Oate Printed: 01/04/90 MSDS:000664 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: (CONTINUED) All sources of possible ignition should be avoided in areas where vinyl chloride vapors are present. Autoignition temperature b72C (882F) . FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. 4. REACTIVITY DATA: STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Avoid exposure to air, oxygen, sunlight, moisture, and all sources of heat or ignition. Autoignites in air at 172C (882F) . INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPEC IFIC MATER IALS TO AV0ID) Oxidizing material, and aluminum or aluminum alloys. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur. Avoid exposures to oxygen (air), heat, sunlight, moisture, and free radical initiators or other catalytic impurities. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION: ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Remove all sources of ignition; supply ample ventilation, allow only properly protected personnel into the area; do not allow vinyl chloride to enter the sewer system because of explosive hazard. DISPOSAL METHOD: Incinerate in equipment with a hydrochloric acid scrubber according to local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Contact The Dow Chemical Company for additional informatlon. (Continued on Page 3) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit of The Dow Chemical Company ii i11 i AP00045260 !L*_I_-!LLA L SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Chemical U.S.A.* Midland, Ml 48674 Emergency Phone; 517-636-4400 Product Code: 91575 Page: 3 PRODUCT NAME: VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Effective Date: 05/09/89 Date Printed: O1/0A/9Q MSDS:00066i4 6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA: EYE: If liquid contacts eye, evaporation may cause frostblte-type injury due to rapid cooling. SKIN CONTACT: If liquid contacts skin, evaporation may cause frost-bite type injury due to rapid cooling. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is unlikely due to physical properties. INGESTION: ingestion is unlikely due to physical state. INHALATION: A single brief (minutes) inhalation exposure to easily attainable concentrations may cause serious adverse effects, even death. 5igns and symptoms of excessive exposure may be anesthetic or narcotic effects. Signs and symptoms of excessive exposure may be central nervous system effects. SYSTEM!C S OTHER EFFECTS: Excessive exposure may cause lung, liver and kidney effects. Repeated exposures have been reported to produce changes in bone, skin, and vascular system, particu larly in the extremities of the body. Has been shown to cause cancer in humans. Has been shown to cause cancer In laboratory animals. For hazard communication purposes under OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.1200, this chemical is listed as a carcinogen by NTP, I ARC, and OSHA. Birth defects are unlikely. Exposures having no effect on the mother should have no effect on the fetus. Did not cause birth defects in animals; other effects were seen in the fetus only at doses which caused toxic effects to the mother. Has been shown to have mutagenic activity in bacteria. Results of mutagenicity tests in animals have been negative. An increased incidence of chromosomal abnormalities has been reported in the lymphocytes of workers exposed to vinyl chloride; the chromosomal breakage frequency returns to normal after reduction of exposure levels. (Continued on Page k) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit of The Dow Chemical Company 1 AP00045261 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Chealcal U.S.A.* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: S17-636-4400 Product Code: 91575 Page: U PRODUCT NAME; VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Effective Date: 05/09/89 Date Printed: 01/0^/90 rtSDS:00066A 7. FIRST AID: EYES: Irrigate Immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. SKIN: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure except for frostbite. INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure due to physical properties. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: The following disease states have been observed in industrial workers exposed to vinyl chloride vapors: acroosteolysis, scleroderma, and Raynaud's phenomenon. No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the patient. 8. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: EXPOSURE GUIDELINE (S): Vinyl chloride: OSHA PEL is 1 ppm TWA, 5 ppm excursion limit average over any period not exceeding 15 minutes; ACGIH TLV is 5 ppm. Al. VENTILATION: Control airborne concentrations below the exposure guideline. Use only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: When airborne exposure guidelines and/or comfort levels may be exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. SKIN PROTECTION: Use protective clothing Impervious to this material. Selection of specific items such as gloves* boots, apron, or full-body suit will depend on operation. (Continued on Page 5) (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * An Operating Unit of The Dow Chemical Company MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dow Chemical U.S.A,* Midland, MI 48674 Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400 Product Code: 91575 PRODUCT NAME: VINYL CHLORIDE MONOMER Effective Date: 05/09/89 Date Printed: 01/04/90 Page: 6 MSDS:000664 9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (CONTINUED) reporting requirements of section 30 of Title II i of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: CHEMICAL NAME VINYL CHLORIDE CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION 000075-01-4 99*98 % 1 (R) Indicates a Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company The information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty, Express Or Implied, Is Made. Consult The Dow Chemical Company For Further Information. * An Operating Unit of The Dow Chemical Company AP00045264