MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Vinyl chloride
Cloroethene, Chloroethylene, VCL, VCM, Vinyl chloride monomer, C2H3Cl / H2C=CHCl
Spillage Important characteristics: Health Company details:
Evacuate danger Appearance; COLOURLESS LIQUEFIED GAS MAC: 3 ppm, TLV (as TWA): 1 ppm, Odor threshold: 250 PPM, Anthony Veder Rederijzaken BV
area! Consult an Physical dangers; The gas is heavier than air, and may travel along the Absorption route: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Van Vollenhovenstraat 3
expert! Ventilation. ground; distant ignition possible. Vinyl chloride monomer vapors are uninhibited Inhalation risk: A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached 3016 BA Rotterdam
Remove all ignition and may form polymers in vents or flame arresters of storage tanks, resulting in very quickly on loss of containment. The Netherlands
sources. (Extra blockage of vents. Effects of short term exposure: The substance irritates the eyes. The liquid Tel: +31 10 4004800
personal protection: Chemical dangers; The substance can under specific circumstances form may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous Fax: +31 10 4004858
complete protective peroxides, initiating explosive polymerization. The substance will polymerize system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. Medical observation e-mail: shipman@anthonyveder.nl
clothing including readily due to heating and under the influence of air, light, and on contact with a is indicated.
self-contained catalyst, strong oxidizing agents and metals such as copper and aluminium, Effects of long-term or repeated exposure; The substance may have effects
breathing with fire or explosion hazard. The substance decomposes on burning producing on the liver, spleen, blood and peripheral blood vessels, and tissue and bones Issue date: 1-5-2006
apparatus). toxic and corrosive fumes. Attacks iron and steel in the presence of moisture. of the fingers. This substance is carcinogenic to humans
Hazards / Symptoms Preventive measures Fire extinguishing / first aid IGC code
Fire Requirements
Extremely flammable. Keep away from open flames Shut off supply; if impossible and F Flammable vapor detection, T Toxic vapor detection, C Gauging;
Gives off irritating or toxic and sparks, no smoking. no danger to surrounding area, Indirect, closed or restricted, as described in 13.2.2.1, .2, and .3
fumes (or gases) in a fire. allow fire to burn itself out; Special requirements: 14.4.2 (PPE) – 14.4.3 (Decontamination
otherwise extinguish with powder, showers) – 17.2.2 & 17.2.3 (materials) - 17.3.1 (independent tanks) –
carbon dioxide (halons) 17.6 (exclusion of air) – 17.21 (VCM)
Explosion
Gas/air mixtures are Sealed machinery, ventilation, Keep surroundings cool with water R: 45 May cause cancer.– 12 Extremely flammable.
explosive explosion-proof electrical S: 53 Avoid exposure -- obtain special instructions before use– 45 In
equipment and lighting, case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
grounding when pumping etc. in (show the label where possible)
liquid form, non-sparking tools Note D: Certain substances which are susceptible to spontaneous
AVOID ALL CONTACT! polymerization or decomposition are generally placed on the market in
Inhalation a stabilized form. It is in this form that they are listed in Annex I to
Dizziness. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust or Fresh Air, rest, obtain medical Commission Directive 98/98/EC.
Headache. respiratory protection advise if necessary. However, such substances are sometimes placed on the market in a
Unconsciousness non-stabilized form. In this case, the manufacturer or any person who
places such a substance on the market must state on the label the
name of the substance followed by the words "non-stabilized".
Skin Physical Properties
MAY BE ABSORBED! Insulating gloves In case of frostbite DO NOT Boiling point -14 °C
In case of frostbite: remove clothing until fully Melting point -154 °C
redness, pain, blisters defrosted, flush skin with water for Flash point -77 °C
at least 15 min, obtain medical Auto-ignition temperature 415 °C
advice if necessary. Rel Liq dens (water=1) 0.3
Eyes Rel Vap dens (air=1) 2.2
Vap press, mmHg at 20 °C 3400
In case of frostbite: Safety goggles Flush immediately with water for at
Sol in water (g/100 ml at 20°C) 0.3
redness, pain, impaired least 15 min, seek medical advice
Explosive limit, vol% in air 3.6-31
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Relative Mol mass 62.5

Packaging & Labeling NFPA -Code Hazard symbols:

UN number: 1086 Health (2) Intense or continued exposure could cause temporary T F+
UN/IMDG hazard class: 2.1 incapacitation or possible residual injury unless prompt medical
Packing group: P200
Marine pollutant: No Fire
attention is given.
(4) Will rapidly or completely vaporize at normal pressure and
4
EmS-number: F-D, S-U temperature, or is readily dispersed in air and will burn readily. 2 2
Stowage/segregation: Category B, Clear of Reactivity (2) Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated
living quarters temperatures and pressures or may react with water with some
MFAG table: - release of energy, but not violently..
CAS no: 75-01-4 Special None