MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS -- VINYL CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00N034925
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VINYL CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N034925
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS
Address:932 PATTERSON PLANK RD
City:EAST RUTHERFORD
State:NJ
ZIP:07073
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-933-2400
Emergency Phone Num:201-933-2400
CAGE:0FB11
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAFIEW DRIVE
Box:City:SEACAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Phone:201-867-4100, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:0FB11

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYLENEM, CHLORO-; (VINYL CHLORIDE)  (SARA III)
CAS:75-01-4
RTECS #:KU9625000
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1017
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, A1; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL MAY CAUSE DROWS, BLURRED
    VISION, STAG GAIT, & TINGLING & NUMBNESS IN THE FEET & HANDS. IN
    HIGH CONC VINYL CHLORIDE ACTS AS AN ANESTHETIC. CONTACT WITH LIQ
    VINYL CHLORIDE MAY CAUSE SEVERE I RRITATION & BURNS. CHRONIC: VINYL
    CHLORIDE IS A RECOGNIZED CARCINOGEN & HAS CAUSED CANCER IN
    MAN.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:VINYL CHLORIDE: KNOWN CARCINOGEN (NTP),
    GROUP 1 (IARC); OSHA REGULATED
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    EYE/SKIN: IMMED FLUSH EYE/SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN. REMOVE CON TAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY . NOTE: SKIN BURNS CAN BE TREATED BY THE
    APPLICATION OF MAGNESIUM PASTE (MAGNESIUM OXIDE AND GLYCERINE).

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Lower Limits:4%
Upper Limits:22%
Extinguishing Media:TO EXTING A VINYL CHLORIDE FIRE STOP THE FLOW OF
    GAS. IF THE FLOW CANNOT BE STOPPED, LET THE FIRE BURN ITSELF(SUPP
    DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . FIREIGHTERS TURNOUT GEAR IS
    INADEQUATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO FIRE MAY
    RUPTURE WITH VIOLENT FORCE. EXTING SURROUNDING FIRE & KEEP
    CYLINDERS COOL USING A WATER SPRAY APPLIED FROM THE(SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. PERSONNEL EQUIPPED W/SPECIAL
    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE SUITS FOR FIRE/CHEMICALS AND POSITIVE PRESSURE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA CAN RE-ENTER THE AREA AND ATTEMPT TO STOP
    LEAK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED AND USED IN
    DRY, WELL VENT AREAS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION. DO NOT
    STORE WITH OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:BEFORE USING: 1)SECURE CYLINDER TO PVNT IT FROM
    FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. 2) INSTALL CHECK VALVES/TRAPS TO
    PVNT SUCKBACK TO CYLNDER. 3)LEAK CHECK LINES & EQUIP. 4) HAVE
    APPRVD RESP PROT & OTHER P ROT EQUIP. 5) HAVE AN EMER (SUPP DAT

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA
    SHOULD BE WORN IF IT IS SUSPECTED THAT VINYL CHLORIDE IS IN THE
    AIR.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS & SAFETY SHOWERS READILY
    AVAILABE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:OUT WHILE COOLING CYLINDER & SURROUNDINGS USING A H*2O
    SPRAY. EXPLO HAZ:MAX POSS DISTANCE. FLAMM & TOX GASES MAY SPREAD
    FROM A SPILL AFTER FIRE IS EXTING & BE SUBJECT TO REIGNIT. THERMAL 
    DECOMP PRODS MAY INCL HCL & PHOSGENE . OTHER PREC: PLAN COVERING
    STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:7.2F,-13.8C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-245F,-154C
Vapor Pres:234KPA@21C
Spec Gravity:2.21
Solubility in Water:1.07 CM3/1 ML H*2O
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, HIGHLY FLAMM GAS WITH A PLEASANT, SWEET
    ODOR AT HIGH CONC.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATLS, ACTIVE METALS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS AND ORGANOMETALLICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT, HEAT, AIR,
    OXYGEN PEROXIDES AND OTHER STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE, CARBON
    MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:OXYGEN (AIR), HEAT, SUNLIGHT,
    MOISTURE AND FREE RADICAL INITIATORS OR OTHER CATALYTIC MATERIALS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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