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SAFE HANDLING GUIDE FOR CHEMICALS CROUP 1 UNION CARBIDE VINYL CHLORIDE Issued l-k-72 PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION FAMILY CROUP - Monomers CAUTION H. This material may cause minor injury if inhaled. F. This material is an extreme fire hazard because of its low flash point. S. This material is highly reactive in the presence of peroxides or high tenperatures (100'C.). FIRE X A\ /^ x q A 1. PHYSICAL reOPERTIES a. Plash Point: 0*7* (open cup). b. Bolling Point: -13.L*C. c. Freezing Point: -153.8*0. (-245*P.). d. Color: Colorless gas at normal temperatures. e. Solubility In water: Slightly soluble (0.68 by vt. at 20*C.) NFPA 2. SPECIAL HEARTS PRECAUTIONS Eye Hazard. This material may cause Injury to the eyes unless prompt treatment Is applied. Wear proper eye protection. In case of accidental splashing in the eyes, flush with water for 10 minutes and report to the Medical Department. b. Skin Contact. This material Is moderately Irritating to the skin. In case of contact, wash with water . c. Breathing. Fumes or vapors of this material may produce respiratory irritation. Proper protective equipment should be used when high vapor concentrations are encountered. In case of exposure, remove patient to fresh air; administer artificial respiration if needed; notify the Medical Department. d. Swallowing. This material is moderately hazardous if swallowed and may cause serious injury if prompt treatment is not applied. In case of accidental swallowing, report to the Medical Department immediately. e. Equipment. Use monogoggles and plastic gloves when handling this material. Have air-supplied mask available for ubc if high vapor concentrations exist. Safety showers and eye baths must be available. f* Contaminated Clothing. Remove all contaminated clothing. 625 unr 037955 3 FILLING INSTRUCTIONS a. Clean and Inspect containers according to the "Distribution Department Operating Manual". b. Filling equipment and containers must be electrically grounded. c. Fill only in veil ventilated areas. d. Be sure equipment is clean before and after each filling operation. e. Be sure safety equipment is available such as goggles, face masks, safety shover, eye bath, fire extinguishers, etc. L. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES a. Spillage. ThiB material is a gas under normal conditions. In case of accidental leakage, call the supervisor. Avoid sparks or flames. This saterial Is highly flammable and if ignited a fire or explosion could result. b. Fire. Turn in fire alarm. Extinguishing agents: 1. Smother type - carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, or foam. 2. Dilution type - water is the best extinguishing agent. Use spray nozzles to assist In controlling the fire. c. Overheating. 1. If overheating of this material occurs in a shipping container, shut off filling line and turn in fire alarm. 2. Call the supervisor immediately. 3. Fire hoses should be set up at safe distances to cool the hot container and to deluge the contents if rupture should occur. 5. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION. STORAGE AND SHIPPING The materials listed below are safe from the standpoint of both corrosion and product quality. For specific container recommendations, consult the "Group 1 Shipping Data-Conteiner Manual". a. Steel b. Stainless steel c. Nickel d. Baked phenolic e. UCC No. 2 6. SHIPPING CONTAINER INFORMATION a. Far information concerning recomnended bulk and package containers, package veigbts, UCC and Department of Transportation label requirements, and Adjacent Compartment Loading, consult the "Group I Shipping Data-Container Manual". b. For information relating to cleaning, painting, and stenciling, refer to the "Distribution Department Operating Manual". 7. SPECIAL REACTIVITY HAZARDS a. This material may polymerize in the presence of contaminants such as acids, peroxides, organo-boron compounds, or high temperatures (100*C.). b. This material should be inhibited at all times. UCC 037956 -- FOR UNION CARBIDE USE ONLY; USE BY OTHERS IS AT THEIR OWN RISK --