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VINYL CHLORIDE- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.
Chemical Product and Company Identification
2.
Composition, Information on Ingredients
3.
Hazards Identification
4.
First Aid Measures
5.
Fire Fighting Measures
6.
Accidental Release Measures
7.
Handling and Storage
8.
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. Transport Information
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other Information

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION-----------Up to Table

of Contents

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

The telephone numbers listed below are
emergency numbers, please contact your local
branch for routine inquiries.

USA

CANADA

959 Route 46 East

Parsippany, New Jersey
07054-0624 USA
Phone: 973-257-1100

530 Watson Street

Whitby, Ontario
L1N 5R9 Canada
Phone: 905-668-3570

SUBSTANCE: VINYL CHLORIDE

SYMBOL: C2H3Cl
TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:
CHLOROETHYLENE; CHLOROETHENE; CHLORETHENE; TROVIDUR; ETHYLENE
MONOCHLORIDE; MONOCHLOROETHYLENE; EXON 470; MONOCHLORO ETHENE; VINYL
CHLORIDE MONOMER; VINYL CHLORIDE, INHIBITED; STCC 4905792; RCRA U043; UN
1086; C2H3CL; MAT24940; RTECS KU9625000
CHEMICAL FAMILY: halogenated, aliphatic
CREATION DATE: Jan 24 1989
REVISION DATE: Mar 16 1999

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS-----------Up to Table of

Contents
COMPONENT: VINYL CHLORIDE
CAS NUMBER: 75-01-4
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-831-0
PERCENTAGE: >99.9

COMPONENT: PHENOL
CAS NUMBER: 108-95-2
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 203-632-7
PERCENTAGE: <0.1

COMPONENT: INHIBITORS
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: <0.1

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=1
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: ABD2
EC CLASSIFICATION (ASSIGNED):

F+ Extremely Flammable
Carcinogen Category 1
R 12-45
EC Classification may be inconsistent with independently-researched data.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Color: colorless
Physical Form: gas

Odor: faint odor, sweet odor

Major Health Hazards: harmful if swallowed, skin irritation, eye irritation, central nervous system
depression, cancer hazard (in humans)
Physical Hazards: Flammable gas. May cause flash fire. May polymerize. Containers may
rupture or explode.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
Short Term Exposure: irritation, nausea, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache,
drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, disorientation, joint pain, hearing loss, lung congestion
Long Term Exposure: impotence, bluish skin color, blood disorders, liver damage, cancer
SKIN CONTACT:
Short Term Exposure: irritation, blisters
Long Term Exposure: same as effects reported in short term exposure
EYE CONTACT:
Short Term Exposure: irritation, eye damage
Long Term Exposure: same as effects reported in short term exposure
INGESTION:
Short Term Exposure: frostbite
Long Term Exposure: cancer
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA: Y
NTP: Y
IARC: Y

4. FIRST AID MEASURES-----------Up to Table of Contents

INHALATION:
When safe to enter area, remove from exposure. Use a bag valve mask or similar device to
perform artificial respiration (rescue breathing) if needed. Keep warm and at rest. Get medical
attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash if needed. If frostbite, freezing, or cryogenic burns occur, warm affected area in warm
water. If this is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Allow circulation to return
naturally. Get medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT:
Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids,
until no evidence of chemical remains. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION:
If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. Get medical attention, if
needed.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
For inhalation, consider oxygen.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES-----------Up to Table of Contents

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may
ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic
discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
FIRE FIGHTING:
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. For fires in cargo or storage area:
Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is
out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising
sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank
truck: Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Let burn unless leak can be stopped
immediately. For smaller tanks or cylinders, extinguish and isolate from other flammables.
Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Stop flow of gas.
FLASH POINT:
-108 F (-78 C)
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT:
3.6%
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT:
33%
AUTOIGNITION:
882 F (472 C)

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES-----------Up to Table of Contents

WATER RELEASE:
Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65).
Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal
risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and
deny entry. Remove sources of ignition. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Reportable
Quantity (RQ): Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response
Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs
in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at
(800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE-----------Up to Table of Contents

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Protect from physical damage. Store outside or in a
detached building. Inside storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Grounding and bonding required. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION-----------Up to Table of

Contents
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
VINYL CHLORIDE:
1.0 ppm OSHA TWA
5 ppm OSHA ceiling 15 minute(s)
0.5 ppm OSHA action level
5 ppm (13 mg/m3) ACGIH TWA
VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ventilation
equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present.
Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
CLOTHING: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
GLOVES: For the gas: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. For the liquid: Wear insulated
gloves. OSHA REGULATED SUBSTANCES: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1017.
RESPIRATOR: The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from
NIOSH and/or OSHA.
10 p/m
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other

positive-pressure mode.
Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against this substance.
25 p/m
Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection
against this substance.
Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece, a canister providing protection against this
substance and a high-efficiency particulate filter.
100 p/m
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressuredemand or other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode.
1000 p/m
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
3600 p/m
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressuredemand or other positive-pressure mode.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES-----------Up to Table of Contents

PHYSICAL STATE: gas
COLOR: colorless
ODOR: faint odor, sweet odor
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 62.50
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C-H2-C-H-CL
BOILING POINT: 9 F (-13 C)
FREEZING POINT: -245 F (-154 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 2515.6 mmHg @ 21.1 C
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 2.2
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 0.9106
WATER SOLUBILITY: 0.25%
PH: Not applicable
VOLATILITY: Not applicable

ODOR THRESHOLD: 260 ppm

EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VISCOSITY: 0.01072 cP @ 20 C
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY:
Soluble: alcohol, ether, carbon tetrachloride, benzene

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY-----------Up to Table of Contents

REACTIVITY:
May polymerize. Avoid contact with light or storage and use above room temperature.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if
exposed to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
metal carbide, metals, oxidizing materials, peroxides
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products: phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of carbon
POLYMERIZATION:
May polymerize. Avoid contact with heat, light, air, water or incompatible materials. Closed
containers may rupture violently.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

VINYL CHLORIDE:
TOXICITY DATA:
18 pph/15 minute(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 500 mg/kg oral-rat LD50
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA: Carcinogen; NTP: Known Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Sufficient Evidence, Animal
Sufficient Evidence, Group 1; ACGIH: A1 -Confirmed Human Carcinogen; EC: Category 1
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: skin, eye
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Toxic: ingestion
Relatively Non-toxic: inhalation
TARGET ORGANS:
central nervous system
TUMORIGENIC DATA:
Available.

MUTAGENIC DATA:
Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA:
Available.
ADDITIONAL DATA:
Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce ventricular fibrillation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

ECOTOXICITY DATA:
FISH TOXICITY: 388000 ug/L 10 month(s) LETH (Mortality) Northern pike (Esox lucius)
INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 41.74 ug/L 72 day(s) (Residue) Mosquito (Culex pipiens
quinquefasciata)
ALGAL TOXICITY: 41.74 ug/L 72 day(s) (Residue) Green algae (Oedogonium cardiacum)

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS-----------Up to Table of Contents

Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U043.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D043. Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level- 0.2 mg/L. Dispose in
accordance with all applicable regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101. SHIPPING NAME-UN NUMBER; HAZARD CLASS;
PACKING GROUP; LABEL:
Vinyl chloride, inhibited or Vinyl chloride, stabilized-UN1086; 2.1; Flammable gas

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

U.S. REGULATIONS:
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Y
TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.
CERCLA SECTION 103 (40CFR302.4): Y
Vinyl chloride: 1 LBS RQ
Phenol: 1000 LBS RQ
SARA SECTION 302 (40CFR355.30): Y
Phenol: 500/10000 LBS TPQ
SARA SECTION 304 (40CFR355.40): Y
Phenol: 1000 LBS RQ

SARA SECTION 313 (40CFR372.65): Y

Vinyl chloride
SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA SECTIONS 311/312 (40CFR370.21):
ACUTE: Y
CHRONIC: Y
FIRE: Y
REACTIVE: Y
SUDDEN RELEASE: Y
OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): N
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65:Y
Known to the state of California to cause the following:
Vinyl chloride
Cancer (Feb 27, 1987)
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-831-0
EC RISK AND SAFETY PHRASES:

R
12
R
45
S
45
S
53

Extremely flammable.
May cause cancer.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

16. OTHER INFORMATION-----------Up to Table of Contents

Matheson Tri-Gas makes no express or implied warranties, guarantees or representations

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warranty of merchantability or fitness for use. Matheson Tri-Gas shall not be liable for any
personal injury, property or other damages of any nature, whether compensatory,
consequential, exemplary, or otherwise, resulting from any publication, use or reliance
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