VINYL CHLORIDE

Gases under pressure: Liquefied gas

Flammable gases, Category 1A, Flammable gas

Carcinogenicity, Category 1A

H220 Extremely flammable gas

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H350 May cause cancer

H370 Causes damage to organs

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.

P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.

P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.

ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.

INHALATION: high concentrations cause dizziness, anesthesia, lung irritation. SKIN: may cause frostbite; phenol inhibitor may be absorbed through skin if large amounts of liquid evaporate. (USCG, 1999)

Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Carbon tetrachloride and related compounds

If material on fire or involved in fire: Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Forms highly toxic combustion products such as hydrogen chloride, phosgenic, and carbon monoxide. Behavior in Fire: Container may explode in fire. Gas is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999)

Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide, water spray. See Notes. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapour cloud with fine water spray. NEVER direct water jet on liquid.

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources.

Land Spill: Construct barriers to contain spill. Absorb small amounts of spill with natural or synthetic sorbents, shovel into containers with covers.

NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Use non-sparking handtools. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Store only if stabilized.Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Separate from oxidizing materials.

TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen).EU-OEL: 2.6 mg/m3, 1 ppm as TWA.MAK: carcinogen category: 1

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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

Protective gloves. Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.

Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.

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NIOSH considers vinyl chloride to be a potential occupational carcinogen.

The substance can form explosive peroxides under specific circumstances. The substance readily polymerizes due to heating and under the influence of air, light and on contact with a catalyst, strong oxidizing agents and metals such as copper and aluminium. This generates fire or explosion hazard. Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Attacks iron and steel in the presence of moisture.

Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts violently with fluorine.

May produce peroxides.

Dangerous, when exposed to heat or flame, or oxidizers. Large fires of this material are practically inextinguishable.The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, causing blockage of vents.,Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.VINYL CHLORIDE is peroxidizable. Forms explosive polymeric peroxides in contact with air (in the presence of any of a variety of catalysts) [Bretherick 1979. p. 164]. Long storage in contact with air increases the concentration of the polyperoxides to hazardous levels [MCA Case History 1551. 1969]. The peroxides may initiate exothermic polymerization of the remaining material [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980.p. 958; Bretherick 1979. p. 160]. Light-sensitive. Many oxidizing agents apparently initiate polymerization (oxides of nitrogen, O2, etc.). May react with very hot water or steam to produce toxic fumes.

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On treatment with strong alkalis at high temperatures it loses hydrogen chloride.

Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride and phosgene.

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EPA: Known human carcinogen. IARC: Carcinogenic to humans . NTP: Known to be a human carcinogen

Several case reports suggest that male sexual performance may be affected by vinyl chloride. However, these studies are limited by lack of quantitative exposure information and possible co-occurring exposure to other chemicals. Several epidemiological studies have reported an association between vinyl chloride exposure in pregnant women and an increased incidence of birth defects, while other studies have not reported similar findings. Epidemiological studies have suggested an association between men occupationally exposed to vinyl chloride and miscarriages in their wives' pregnancies although other studies have not supported these findings. Testicular damage and decreased male fertility have been reported in rats exposed to low levels for up to 12 months. Animal studies have reported decreased fetal weight and birth defects at levels that are also toxic to maternal animals in the offspring of rats exposed to vinyl chloride through inhalation.

The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness, convulsions and seizures. Medical observation is indicated.

The substance may have effects on the liver, spleen, blood, peripheral blood vessels and tissue and bones of the fingers. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. This substance is carcinogenic to humans.

A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

AEROBIC: Limited existing data indicate that vinyl chloride is resistant to biodegradation in aerobic systems(1,2). Vinyl chloride, present at 2.04 and 10.2 mg/L, reached 16 and 3% of its theoretical BOD, respectively, in 28 days using an activated sludge inoculum at 1 drop/L in the Japanese MITI test(3). Aerobic biodegradation of vinyl chloride was measured in sediment at two sites in Denmark; >99% was removed in 204 and 274 days(4). The biodegradation half-life of vinyl chloride in aerobic waters was reported as 28 days(5). Vinyl chloride had a biodegradation rate of 1.456 ug/g soil/hr in soil from Skellingsted landfill in Holback, Denmark, incubated with methane(6).

The BCF value of vinyl chloride in golden ide fish was reported as <10(1). The BCF value of vinyl chloride in green algae was reported as 40(2). According to a classification scheme(3), these BCFs suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).

The Koc of vinyl chloride has been reported to be 57(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this Koc value suggests that vinyl chloride is expected to have high mobility in soil.

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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

ADR/RID: UN1086 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: UN1086 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: UN1086 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: VINYL CHLORIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: VINYL CHLORIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: VINYL CHLORIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: 2.1 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: 2.1 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: 2.1 (For reference only, please check.)

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ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.Large fires of this material are practically inextinguishable: use water spray or fog.