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(conoco)
Interoffice Communication
To Distribution prom T. G. Grumbles Date February 19, 1982 subject MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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.
[ c v--------------- -Thomas G. Grumbles
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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
n?6e Ledvina - Section 7
VVC 000007288
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conoco Chemicals 5 Greanway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston* Texas 77001
iIprOducttdendfic^don
.
MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company
ADDRESS
TRADE NAME SYNONYMS
P.O. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669 Ethylene Dichloride 1,2 Dichloroethane, EDC
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491-5039
EMERGENCY TELB>HONE NO. 318/491-5070
^HAZARDOUS; INGREDIENTS?
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT
%
HAZARD DATA
Ethylene Dichloride
99.8
3. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (F) VAPOMlHESSURE^iianrHg.) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR *= 1)
LUBIUTY IN WATER
182F ^2 9 68F
3.42 0.81X
SPECIFIC GRAYTTYfHjO 1) VOLATILE
EVAPORATION RATE (----------------------- D MELTINGROINT
1.25
100
-35.4C
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear, * liquid with sweet chloroform-like odor
at
L FIREAND EXPLOSION DATA
METHOD)
(coc)
T'
AUTCHGNmON
] TEMPBUTURE
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER
6.2
upp
15.9
EXTINGUISHING Dry chemical, foam, water spray.
MEDIA
VVC 000007239
' SPECIAL FIRE
4 FIGHTING RROCHHJRB
Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires. Cool exposed equipment with water spray.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION LHA7APn
When burning, EDC releases hydrogen chloride, phosgene and other ` irritating combustion products.
5. HEALTH HAZARD INl^RMATIO^.^^:^';l
FIRST AID
EYB: 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* ^emove ^ron5 exposure. If breathing has stopped, administer `artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci tation if necessary. Seek medical aid immediately.
INGESTION: 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.______________________________
SKIN:
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 unconciousnes;.
INGESTION: Systemic effects on kidney and liver.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Irritation of upper respiratory tract, dizziness!
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE:
nausea, vomiting, stupor, unconciousness, possibry
- fatal...
v*mCHRON1C OVEREXPOSURE: Loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, and systemic
effects on the liver- and kidneys.
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^THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV)
1981 ACGIH TLV:
10 ppm 8-hour time weighted average 15 ppm 15-minute short term exposure limit
WOXIOTY DATA
CONTACT: EDC is a contact Irritant. Rat LD50 : 2.8 g/kg
VVC 000007290
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.
i.
INGESTION:
Rat LD50 : Approximately 800 mg/kg. Human deaths have occurred after ingestion of of 20-50 ml.
SPECIAI PRFfAUTIQNS:
IS AN EXPERIMENTAL "ANIMAL CARCINOGEN. AND MUTAGEN.
61 REACTIVITY DATA;
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures.
INCOMPATIBILITY Reacts violently with ammonia or amines. Stronq oxidizers, caustics, chemically active metals fi.e. Aluminum. Sodium. Potasium, Magnesium).
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, phosgene
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Should not occur
7. SPI LL OR' LEAK? PROCEDURES- y
:*
^ STffSTO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RBJASED OR SPILLED
^Contain the spill. Eliminate all Ignition sources and^evacuate the area around large spills. Water spray may be used to reduce vapors. Flush small amounts with water.
NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
/
Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with a hydrochloric acid
scrubber, according to local, state and federal regulations.
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): N10SH approved organic -vapor air-purifying respirator or air-supplifcd 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 (tfolyefr are reconmended.
VVC 000007291 OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
Other impervious clothing may be needed as required to prevent skin contact.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER
3.2
UN NUMBER
1184
US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid
EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIHCATION
ADR CLASS NUMBER
EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE
CAS NUMBER
107-06-2'
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
.USUALSHIPPING CONTAINERS
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD
l A* S-V.;*
Tank Car
Tank Truck -- ................................
4 ^STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
STORAG&TRANSPORT PRESSURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS
SUITABLE
UNSUITABLE
Carbon steel Polyethylene -P^Teflon Glass-lined steel .4
PVC pc*-\ Rubber /boxy^materi a1 s Aluminum
-#$SHE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR
JWHIORMAHONAL PURPOSB ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS
dHOM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE. WARHUMIYjOFWCHANTAntiTYv<>R RB*RESB4TATION^INCLUDINGABDOM FROM PATBMT4iABIUTY) BY CONOCO QiWmBBPECT TO THE DATA* THE PRODUCT OBCMBS, OR THEIR USE TOR ANTSPECIFIC PURPOSE.TVEN IF THAT
12/18/81
VVC 000007292
(conocoj
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenwey Plaza East P.O.Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals
ADDRESS
P.0. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669
TRADENAME
Vinyl Chloride Monomer
SYNONYMS
VCM, Chloroethene
318/4^-5039
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE N0.31B/491-5070
2^ HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS^
MATBUAL OR COMPONENT -1** * Vinyl Chloride
% 99.9
HAZARD DATA
St!PHYSICAL DATA^s;
^BOOING POINT (F)
7.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY(HjO *1)
^ VAPORPRESSURE (mm-Hs-) ^ VAPOR DENSITY <AIR * 1)
2.15
IPCBir VOLATILE W0ttJMEg%)
EVAPORATION RATE (-------------------------1)
|jj SOLUBILITY IN WATER
1.1 miyi e 25C ; MHJ1NGPOINT
.912 300X
-150C
gAPPEARANGAND ODOR Colorlessgas or liquid under pressure - faint, sweet odo
FI RE:AND EXPLOSIO N DATA^tf
inASHPOINT j|(TESTMETHOD)
"4^rlST "108 F lpw)
^AUTOIGNrnON i jjtemperature
^FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER
4.0 UPPER
882F 22.0
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
`A ^SPECIAL FIRE
fTGHTINC PROCEDURES
Dry chemical, foam and water fog
VVC 000007293
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____
H3i
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FIRST AID
EYQ.
Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid.
SKIN:
Flush affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical aid.
inhalation* Remove to *resh air*
breathing has stopped, administer
irinALA kj . artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci
tation if necessary. Seek medical aid.
INGESTION: Gas at ambient conditions.
NATURE OF HAZARD
EYES:
Contact with liquid VCM will cause frostbite type burns.
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. Prolonged exposure may cause cancer.________________________________
INGBTION: Gas at ambient conditions.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
*ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: fc .1:.^J3IRONICOVR0CPOSURE:
Drowsiness; Anesthesia; Unconciousness, Possibly Fatal.
Cancer, liver,-and kidney damaqe. Acroosteglysis .(ulceration and destruction of Bones in Rands l f et)
RESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) GSHA'Permissible Exposure Limit:
1.0 ppm 8-hour time-weighted average
5.0 ppm Peak exposure for any 15
minute period
[frOXICITY DATA
r: No specific data available.
m,-
EYE CONTACT: No specific data available.
VVC 000007294
INHALATION: Rat and Mice LC50 : Approximately 200,000 ppm at 30 minutes.
INGE5TION:
Rat LD50 : 500 mg/kg. This value is reported in literature, however. Ingestion is not expected route of exposure.
*i nprriimAne. VP.M K MI AMIMfti mm uhuiih
......................_
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 metalswhich 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.
STEPS TO BETAKE IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate area. Allow only properly protected ^personnel to center 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.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION!.?
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Vinyl chloride should be handled only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended wherever possible.
SPEaFIC PERSONALPROTECTIVE 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:
*VC 00007z95
Other impervious clothing as needed to prevent skin contact with liquid VCM.
9lSPEaAtPRECAljTIONS5:
HAZARD CLASSIRCATION INFORMATION
IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER
- - --- -
2.1
US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable Gas
UN NUMBER
1086
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
-m-2b |
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
f
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1HE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TBTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUPPLIED FOR 'Informationai purposes only, conoco disclaims any liability for damage or iniury which results gfltOM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE. WARjMUWnTjQFjMERCHANTABIUTY, OR R9RESMATION (INCLUDING FREHX>M FROM PATENT UABUJTY) BY CONOCO Wmm^tBncr TO THE DATA THE PRODUCTttSOUBHVORTHSR USE fOR any arcane purpose, evbj if that -PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO.
12/18/81
VVc 0007Z96
(conocoj
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenway Plaza East P.O.Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001
T. PRODUCT IDENT1FICATIOM
:
MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company
ADDRESS
P.0. Box 605, Westlake, LA 70669
TRADE NAME SYNONYMS
Heavy Ends EDC/VCM
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491 -5039
EMERGENCY TELH>HONE N0318/491 -5070
-^MATERIAL OR COMFONBtfT
.T^' \E`:thylene Dichloride 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
....
Other chlorinated C-4's and
heavier
-
% '-V' . ;
1.025 15-65
>30
HAZARD DATA ttf -
3. PHYSICAL DATASsi;
BOILING POINT (F) YA?95*ResuRE<n,n,H*-) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR*1)
Approx. 182F SPECIFIC GRAVITY(HjO *1)
Similar -to EDC-- PERCB^T VOLATILE
*62^3S8?F
BYVOLUME {%)
tVAPORATlONRATE
(--------------------- _*1)
`
SSOtUWITYINWATBt
MHJING POINT
AHrEOAURftA'fN'' CE AND ODOR Black:Tiqu|d - Sweet chloroform like odor.
4. FIKE AND EXPLOSION DATA:
lAUTCHGNtTlON IMFBtATORE
RAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. %*t VOL LOWBt
uprat
EXTINGUISHING MHMA
Dry chemical, foam, water spray.
VVC 000007297
SPECIAL TIRE
FIGHTING 4 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, phosgene, and other AND EXPLOSION irritating combustion products.
HAZARD
5. HEAL__T__H___H__A__Z__A;__R__D___IN F O -_R__M___A__T__I_O___N_ FIRST AID
EYES: SKIN:
Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seelmedical aid.
Flush with large amounts of water, wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid.
ikimai Ariosi. ^eiTlove froni exPsure* If breathing has stopped, administer INHALATIN: artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci
tation if necessary. Seek medical aid immediately.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical aid.
NATURE OF HAZARD
Eyes:
Exposure to vapor is irritating to the eyes. Prolonged
*_________ exposures may have corneal effects.
#6KIN
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 imrtAiAiiu `tract at low concentrations. Exposure to higher concentrations
results in narcosis, nausea, vomiting, stupor and unconciousnes: .
INGESTION: Systemic effects on kidney and liver.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Irritation of upper respiratory tract, dizziness, n4usea,
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: vomiting, stupor, unconci ousness, possibly fatal, jmpnutrrvunmoaipc. Loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, and systemic ,?#kunk.HmSPwfeiver and kidneys.
'THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) Based on Ethylene Dichloride Content
ACGIH TLV: IGippm 8-hour time weighted average. Si 15*ppm 15-minute short term exposure limit.
fTOXICITYDATA No specific Information available on this product.
EthyLene dichloride and Trichloroethane are irritants. Rabbit LD50 for EDO : 2.8 g/kg
Ethylene Dichloride and Trichloroethane are irritants
INHALATION:
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.
INGESTION:
Ethylene Di chloride Rat LD50 : 800 mg/kg
Trichloroethane
Rat LD50 : 1.1 g/kg
WC 000007298
SPFfTAL PRFCAimnNC* ETHYLENE BICHLORIDE, TEGHLOROETHANE ARE EXPERIMENTAL
&rtX.IALrKtUAUIHJr^rflNIlW CARCINOGENS - -
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
STEF5TO BETAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED ORSPOIH)
-^Contain the spi 11. Eliminate all -ignition sources and evacuate the area around large spills.. Water spray may be used to reduce vapors. Flush small amounts with water.
NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with a hydrochloric acid scrubber, according to local, state and federal regulations.
VeiTUATION REQUIREMENTS
This product should only be handled Indwell ventilated areas. Local exhaust ^ventilation is^recommended:Wherever possible.
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 gloves are recommended. VVC 000007299
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUPMBWT: Other impervious clothing may be needed as required to prevent skin contact.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER
US DOT CLASSIFICATION Combustible liquid
UN NUMBER
1993
EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION
ADR CLASS NUMBER
EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE
CAS NUMBER
HAZARDOUS WASTE NO.
K020 or KOI 9
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
.USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS ' ^v^'-ZXv:
tmrmNTn Tar>L Truck r........... -- ----
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD ISTOtMCEmMNSPORTTRBSURE
STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS
SUITABLE
UNSUITABLE
^^Garbon steel
'Polyethylene Teflon
TEaTss-TTned steel
PVC Rubber Expoxy Materials Aluminum
DATA IS BASS) ON TESTS AND EXPBUB4CE WHICH CONOCO SEUEVESRBJA8LE AND ARE SUPPUH) FOR PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH RESULTS
OATAANDNOTHtNG'CONUMS>SHERBNSHAlLCONST!TUTE A GUARANTEE, WARflPR RO RE5DITWTOI f^WatRNNGTTRrTDOM^ROM tAIMIMUm} WtDNOCO TO THEATA, THE PRODUCT DFSCRIRFD, OR THHR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, tVB4 IF THAT KNOWNTO CONOCO. -
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VVC 000007300
(conoco)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conoco Chemicals 5 Greenway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001
T. PRODUCT IDENHHCATIONLS
MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 605* Westlake, LA 70669
TRADE NAME
Vinyl Chloride Light Ends By-Product
SYNONYMS
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491-5039
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. 318/491-5070
RDOUS INGREDIENTS - ?-r
""^^MATERIALOR COMPONENT
fine ^chliiHde4
mmm Chloride .-i-
Ethyl Chloride
Trichloromethane (Chloroform) Other C's
-Carbon Tetrachloride
15-3C 10-2C
5-12
HAZARD DATA
EXTINGUISHING 1 MHMA
.ai TM"" -- -3 SPEOALT1RE
Dry Chemical; foam or water spray
vvc 000007301
Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn while fighting fires. ^-Xool^exposed^equipment with^ater^spray.
UNUSUAL FIRE When burning this product releases hydrogen chloride, phosgene and AND EXPLOSION other toxic gases which may be fatal with excessive exposures. HAZARD
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: ;
FIRST AID
pyg.
Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seel medical aid.
SWN1
Flush with large amounts of water, wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid.
inhalation* Remove ^rom exposure. If breathing has stopped, administer innAiAiiu . artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci
tation if necessary. Seek medical aid inmediately.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical aid.
NATURE OF HAZARD
Exposures to concentrated vapor or liquid is Irritating to the eve.
Exposure to liquid is Irritating to the skin. Prolonged or -^repeated contactray^use'"dernat1tisi^Due- to,v1nyl^chloride
^content frostbite type bums-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: AnnrnvFBFYPfKiiBP. Irritation of upper respiratory tract. Narcosis, ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: dizziness, unconciousness.
PQSUR&:i.oss ofappetlte,^nauseas, rsystemlc effects on th<
i.' IT'"-'.- -liver and %ldwev.
v- ^ ;
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THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV)
d
*EVECONTACT:
Carbon Tetrachloride is a severe eye irritant.
vvc 000007302
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.
Ttot LD50 ; 800 ing/fcg "for chloroform
2800 mg/kg for carbon tetrachloride
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: CONTAINS' VINYL CHLQRIDE-CANrrp snwrT accmt
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures
INCOMPATIBILITY Strong oxidizer^s HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Combustion products of hydrogen chloride, phosgene
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
R
STB'STGBE TXKB4 IF MATERIAL IS RHFASFD OR SP!LLH>
inrthejspill
terspray may be used unts of water.
^Hmiitaie&al 3 ^sources of i gni ti on. vapors Flushj*.s-wmt...a_l_l__s_p__i_l_ls___with large
NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate under controlled conditions in equipment with an acid scrubber according to local, state and federal regulations.
A*
jed -resplratore ileperident on concentration.
Chemical safety%oggles.^Face shield should also be worn if there is a potential for splashing.
i*: -
GLOVES; Impervious chemical gloves. Rubber gloves are not suitable for < repeated use.
-
-OTHKClOTHiNGANDEQinnwIBslT:
VVC 000007303
Other imperivous clothing may be needed to prevent skin contact.
9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS^/-
HAZARD CLASSIRCATION INFORMATION
IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER 3.1
UN NUMBER
1993
US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable liauid
EEC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIRCATION
ADR CLASS NUMBER
EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE
CAS NUMBER
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
USUALSHIPPING CONTAINERS
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD
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Storage transport temperature
LOADING/UNIOADING TEMPERATURE
'*".*<**>
VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS
SUITABLE
UNSUITABLE
Carbon Steel
Copper or copper.alloys
alloys
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