Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
M9192 - ANSI - EN
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24 Hour Emergency Telephone 1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (USA); CHEMTREC (within USA and
Number: Canada): 1-800-424-9300; CHEMTREC (outside USA and Canada): +1
703-527-3887; CHEMTREC Contract No: CCN16186
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Color: Colorless
Physical state Compressed, liquefied gas
Odor: Sweet
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: CONTAINS VINYL CHLORIDE, A KNOWN HUMAN CANCER AGENT. MAY CAUSE
CANCER. CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE TO EXPOSED TISSUE. MAY PRODUCE
SYMPTOMS OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION INCLUDING HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
LOSS OF BALANCE AND DROWSINESS. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO LIVER, BLOOD, NERVOUS SYSTEM, LYMPHATIC SYSTEM,
AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. CAUSES DAMAGE
TO LUNGS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE BY INHALATION. SUSPECTED OF CAUSING
GENETIC DEFECTS. SUSPECTED REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where
this material is used. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Store in well-ventilated place. Keep
container tightly closed.
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GHS CLASSIFICATION:
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GHS SYMBOL:
Flame, Gas cylinder, Exclamation mark, Health hazards
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If
breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. If respiration or pulse has stopped, have a
trained person administer basic life support (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and/or Automatic External Defibrillator)
and CALL FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY.
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SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (100-105 °F, 38-41
°C). GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding
eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissues. Washing eyes within several seconds is essential
to achieve maximum effectiveness. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Acute Symptoms/Effects: Listed below. Prolonged, high concentration exposures may cause unconsciousness
or death.
Inhalation (Breathing): Respiratory Tract Irritation: rhinitis, scratchy throat, cough, sore throat, runny nose,
wheezing, difficulty breathing (dyspnea). Inhalation of this material may cause central nervous system depression
(narcotic effects).
Skin: Skin Irritation. If spilled on skin, rapid evaporation can cause local frostbite with redness, blistering, and
scaling.
Eye: Eye Irritation. Rapid evaporation can cause local frostbite with corneal and conjunctival irritation or burns.
High concentrations of vapor can cause eye irritation.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure.
Other Health Effects: Narcotic Effects (Central Nervous System Depression): Ataxia or dizziness, drowsiness or
fatigue, loss of consciousness, headache, euphoria and irritability, visual or hearing disturbances, nausea,
memory loss.
Delayed Symptoms/Effects:
- Carcinogen: Long term significant occupational overexposure to VCM has been associated with a specific cancer
(angiosarcoma of the liver) and is associated with hepatocellular cancer
- Suspected mutagen and suspected of causing reproductive damage
- Repeated exposure can damage the skin (scleroderma), bones (acro-osteolysis) and blood vessels in the hand
(Raynaud's Syndrome)
- Scleroderma is characterized by a hardening and tightening of patches of skin
- Raynaud's syndrome is characterized by an exaggerated response to cold temperatures or emotional distress,
which can cause numbness, pain or color changes in the fingers or toes
Interaction with Other Chemicals Which Enhance Toxicity: Alcohol may enhance toxic effects.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Alcoholic Liver Disease. Infectious Hepatitis. Cirrhosis.
Protection of First-Aiders: Protect yourself by avoiding contact with this material. Direct contact with liquid may
cause frostbite to exposed tissue (eyes, skin, etc.). Use personal protective equipment. Refer to Section 8 for specific
personal protective equipment recommendations. At minimum, treating personnel should utilize PPE sufficient for
prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission.
Notes to Physician: There is no specific antidote. Treat symptoms with supportive care. Cardiac stimulants such as
epinephrine should be avoided in persons overexposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Fire Hazard: Severe fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant sources and
flash back. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Extinguishing Media: Stop flow of gas before extinguishing fire. Use carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, foam or
water. Use water spray to keep containers cool.
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 can't be done,
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. Wear NIOSH approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure
demand mode.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Electrostatic charges may build up during handling and may form ignitable
vapor-air mixtures in storage containers. Ground equipment in accordance with
industry standards and best practices such as NFPA 77 [Recommended Practices
on Static Electricity (2007)] and American Petroleum Institute (API) RP
Recommended Practice 2003 [Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static,
Lightning, and Stray Currents (2008)].
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Personal Precautions:
Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Keep unnecessary and unprotected persons away. Eliminate all sources of heat
and ignition. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment recommended
in Section 8, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection, of the SDS. Refer to Section 7, Handling and Storage, for
additional precautionary measures.
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Environmental Precautions:
Keep out of water supplies and sewers. Releases should be reported, if required, to appropriate agencies.
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Component OSHA Final PEL OSHA Final PEL OSHA Final PELCeiling
TWA STEL
Vinyl chloride 1 ppm 5 ppm -----
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OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit; OSHA: United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit; TWA: Time Weighted Average; STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
- The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) is a voluntary organization of professional industrial
hygiene personnel in government or educational institutions in the United States. The ACGIH develops and publishes
recommended occupational exposure limits each year called Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for hundreds of chemicals, physical
agents, and biological exposure indices.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use closed systems when possible. Provide local exhaust ventilation where vapor may
be generated. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields. If eye contact is likely, wear chemical resistant safety
goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Hand Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Consult a glove supplier for assistance in
selecting an appropriate chemical resistant glove.
Respiratory Protection: Refer to 29 CFR 1910.1017 for selection of respirators for vinyl chloride. A respiratory
protection program that meets applicable regulatory requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant use of a respirator.
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Conditions to Avoid:
(e.g., static discharge, shock, or vibration) -. Electrostatic charges may build up during handling and may form
ignitable vapor-air mixtures in storage containers. Ground equipment in accordance with industry standards and best
practices such as NFPA 77 [Recommended Practices on Static Electricity (2007)] and American Petroleum Institute
(API) RP Recommended Practice 2003 [Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray
Currents (2008)].
Hazardous Polymerization: Polymerization can occur. Avoid elevated temperatures, oxidizing agents, oxides of
nitrogen, oxygen, peroxides, other polymerization catalysts/initiators, air and sunlight.
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TOXICITY DATA:
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Eye contact: Causes eye irritation. Rapid evaporation of the material may cause frostbite.
Skin contact: Causes skin irritation. Rapid evaporation of the material may cause frostbite.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Several minutes of exposure to high, but
attainable concentrations (over 1000 ppm) may cause difficulty breathing, central
nervous system depression and symptoms such as: ataxia or dizziness,
drowsiness or fatigue, loss of consciousness, headache, euphoria and irritability,
visual and or hearing disturbances, nausea, memory loss. Prolonged, high
concentration exposures may cause unconsciousness or death. Cardiac: Acute
intoxication may cause irregular heartbeats.
Chronic Effects: Chronic exposure to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) may cause damage to the
nervous system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, and lymphatic
system. Occupational overexposure has produced a specific cancer
(angiosarcoma of the liver) and is associated with hepatocellular cancer.
Repeated prolonged exposure may damage: skin (scleroderma), bones
(acro-osteolysis), blood vessels in the hands (Raynaud's Syndrome). Suspected of
causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Reproductive effects and testes damage occurred in rats exposed to vinyl
chloride. These endpoints, however, were generally noted at concentrations
greater than those necessary to cause liver damage.
Inhalation (Breathing): Respiratory Tract Irritation: rhinitis, scratchy throat, cough, sore throat, runny nose,
wheezing, difficulty breathing (dyspnea). Inhalation of this material may cause central nervous system depression
(narcotic effects).
Skin: Skin Irritation. If spilled on skin, rapid evaporation can cause local frostbite with redness, blistering, and
scaling.
Eye: Eye Irritation. Rapid evaporation can cause local frostbite with corneal and conjunctival irritation or burns.
High concentrations of vapor can cause eye irritation.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure.
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Other Health Effects: Narcotic Effects (Central Nervous System Depression): Ataxia or dizziness, drowsiness or
fatigue, loss of consciousness, headache, euphoria and irritability, visual or hearing disturbances, nausea,
memory loss.
Interaction with Other Chemicals Which Enhance Toxicity: Alcohol may enhance toxic effects.
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GHS: CARCINOGENICITY:
Category 1A - May cause cancer.
MUTAGENIC DATA:
Category 2 - Suspected of causing genetic defects. Mutagenic in bacteria studies. Genetic studies in animals were
negative in some cases and positive in others.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
Category 2 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Reproductive effects and testes damage occurred in
rats exposed to vinyl chloride. These endpoints, however, were generally noted at concentrations greater than those
necessary to cause liver damage.
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ECOTOXICITY DATA:
Aquatic Toxicity:
This material is believed to be practically non-toxic to fish on an acute basis (LC50>100 mg/L).
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PERSISTENCE: Tropospheric half-life is estimated to be 23 hours. If released to air, this material will remain in
the gas phase. If released to soil, volatilization will occur, but material that does not volatilize may be highly
mobile. If released to water, evaporation will occur.
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Container Management:
Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. Dispose of container in accordance with
applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Container rinsate must be disposed of in
compliance with applicable regulations.
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LAND TRANSPORT
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101:
UN NUMBER: UN1086
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl chloride, stabilized
HAZARD CLASS/ DIVISION: 2.1
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 2.1
RQ (lbs): RQ 1 Lbs. (Vinyl chloride)
UN NUMBER: UN1086
SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl chloride, stabilized
CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.1
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 2.1
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U.S. REGULATIONS
Component Status:
Vinyl chloride 0.1 %
U.S. INVENTORY STATUS: Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA): All components are listed or exempt.
Canadian Chemical Inventory: All components of this product are listed on either the DSL or the NDSL.
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STATE REGULATIONS
Component California California California Massachusetts New Jersey Right New Jersey
Proposition 65 Proposition 65 Proposition 65 Right to Know to Know Special Health
Cancer CRT List - Male CRT List - Female Hazardous Hazardous Hazards
WARNING: reproductive reproductive Substance List Substance List Substance List
toxin: toxin:
Vinyl chloride Listed Not Listed Not Listed Listed 2001 carcinogen;
75-01-4 flammable -
fourth degree;
mutagen
Component New Jersey - Pennsylvania Right Pennsylvania Right Pennsylvania Right Rhode Island Right
Environmental to Know Hazardous to Know Special to Know to Know Hazardous
Hazardous Substance List Hazardous Environmental Substance List
Substance List Substances Hazard List
Vinyl chloride Listed Listed Present Present Not Listed
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HMIS: (SCALE 0-4) (Rated using National Paint & Coatings Association HMIS: Rating Instructions, 2nd Edition)
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IMPORTANT:
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accurate to the best of our knowledge. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
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that may involve other or additional legal, environmental, safety or performance considerations, and OxyChem
assumes no liability whatsoever for the use of or reliance upon this information. While our technical personnel will be
happy to respond to questions, safe handling and use of the product remains the responsibility of the customer. No
suggestions for use are intended as, and nothing herein shall be construed as, a recommendation to infringe any
existing patents or to violate any Federal, State, local or foreign laws
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that information be provided to employees regarding the hazards of
chemicals by means of a hazard communication program including labeling, safety data sheets, training and access
to written records. We request that you, and it is your legal duty to, make all information in this Safety Data Sheet
available to your employees
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