Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by oshas eye and face protection regulations in 29 cfr 1910. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Physical and chemical properties appearance pellets or powder odor odorless to mild boiling. Chemicals and vinyls, llc material safety data sheet. Vinyl chloride is used to make polyvinyl chloride pvc. There are discrepancies in the literature with regard to. Polyvinyl chloride compound should not come in contact with acetal or acetal copolymers in elevated temperature processing equipment.
Vcm, monochloroethylene, chloroethene, ethylene, chloro, vinyl chloride monomer product use. It is the worlds third largest thermoplastic material by volume after polyethylene and. In vinyl chloridevinyl acetate copolymers, at both extremes of the composition range, incorporation of the comonomer unit results in destabilization. The two materials are not compatible and will react in violent decomposition when mixed under conditions of heat and pressure. Alternate names polyvinyl chloride compound pvc, versatex trimboard sheet 1. It does not occur naturally and must be produced industrially for its. It is primarily used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride pvc, a very stable, nonflammable, lightweight and durable plastic. Enea0070 allyl chloride allyl chloride safety data sheet enea0070 date of issue. Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers. Under ambient conditions, vinyl chloride is a colourless, flammable gas with a slightly sweet odour.
The content of residual vinyl chloride monomer is max. J whattam page 5 of 5 this msds summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Vinyl chloride is used primarily to make polyvinyl chloride pvc. It does not occur naturally and must be produced industrially for its commercial uses. Vcm is used primarily for the production of polyvinyl chloride pvc homopolymer and copolymer resins. Safe handling of vinyl chloride monomer is supported by closed systems and employee exposure monitoring.
Vinyl chloride monomer vcm is the key chemical precursor to pvc. Carbon monoxide and or carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide is highly. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking. They are considered as dynamic part of petrochemical industry. Mar 03, 2011 addendum to the profile pdf, 348kb addendum to the toxicological profile for vinyl chloride february 2016 toxguide pdf, 118kb quick reference guide providing information such as chemical and physical properties, sources of exposure, routes of exposure, minimal risk levels, childrens health, and health effects for a substance.
Store in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Product name grade size date of last revision download. Vcm is used primarily for the production of polyvinyl chloride pvc homopolymer and copolymer. This colorless compound is an important industrial chemical chiefly used to produce the polymer polyvinyl chloride pvc. It also has excellent stretch properties at high temperature, making it ideal as a material for secondary processing such as vacuum molding. Safety data sheet air liquide msds document library. Vinyl chloride is a colorless gas that burns easily. It is a manufactured substance that does not occur naturally. Polyvinyl chloride pvc or vinyl is an economical and versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in building and construction industry to produce door and window profiles, pipes drinking and. Polyvinyl chloride compound pvc, versatex trimboard sheet. When vinyl chloride monomer is stored in closed containers, a flammable atmosphere can develop. The epa requires that the amount of vinyl chloride in drinking water not exceed 0. Polyvinyl chloride pvc or vinyl is an economical and versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in building and construction industry to produce door and window profiles, pipes drinking and wastewater, wire and cable insulation, medical devices etc. In vinyl chloride vinyl acetate copolymers, at both extremes of the composition range, incorporation of the comonomer unit results in destabilization.
The global vinyl chloride monomer market is expected to grow positively owing to growing construction industry coupled with piping industry over the forecast period. Stability and reactivity continued incompatible materials polyvinyl chloride compounds should not come into contact with acetal or acetal copolymers in elevated temperature processing equipment. Ferric chloride 7705080 328 42% 31 mgm 1 mgm na ferrous chloride 37758943 2006 flexible vinyl page 1 of 3 msds material safety data sheet i. Dust associated with the handling of pvc powder as well as fumes. It is primarily used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride. Employers shall include vinyl chloride in the hazard communication program established to comply with the hcs 1910. Exposure to vinyl chloride can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes with possible eye damage. When treated with certain catalysts, vinyl chloride monomers undergo polymerization and form the larger compound known as polyvinyl chloride, or pvc. Kanevinyl m series, which is a vinyl chloridevinyl acetate copolymers, has outstanding fluidity in its molten state, and is suited to processing at low temperatures. Vinyl chloride monomer vcm chemical economics handbook. Rtecsregistry of toxic effects of chemical substances, online search, canadian centre for occupational health and safety. Vinyl chloridevinyl acetate copolymers kaneka vinyls and.
The information in this msds was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. Material safety data sheet poly vinyl chloride yeosu. This product is not regulated under, and a msds is not required for this product by the osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. Used for various use such as pipe, profile, synthetic leather, wallpaper. Poly vinyl chloride pvc 2 advisable use and restriction advisable use. Vinyl chloride monomer summary vinyl chloride monomer vcm is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. Ethyl chloride safety data sheet p4597 this sds conforms to u. It is produced commercially by combining a hydrocarbon feedstock, namely ethylene, obtained by cracking natural gas or petroleum, with elemental.
Pvc is not a hazardous material in most of industrial operations. Safety data sheet polyvinyl chloride compound pvc, versatex. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against intended use see technical data. Oxychems affiliate oxyvinyls, lp is the largest vinyl chloride monomer vcm producer in the united states. Vinyl chloridevinyl acetate copolymers kaneka vinyls. Use general dilution ventilation andor local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures. Vinyl chloride is used primarily to make pvc, a substance used in products such as pipes.
Pvc, vinyl chloride polymer, chloroethylene polymer. Pvc handling procedures should be chosen so that it minimizes the formation of dust in. The occupational safety and health administration osha has set a limit of 1 part vinyl chloride per 1 million parts of air 1 ppm in the workplace. Vinyl chloride monomer is an extremely flammable vapor and liquid. Contact with the liquid or gas can cause frostbite. It will not result in exposure to hazardous chemicals. Identification of the product and the supplier 1 chemical name. Polyvinyl chloride compound, chloroethylene homopolymer compound. Pvc has the advantage of being utilized in conversion and fabrication processes with great flexibility, such that end products cover a wide. Stability and reactivity continued incompatible materials polyvinyl chloride. Vinyl chloride, inhibited or vinyl chloride, stabilizedun1086. Station road, coleshill b46 1jy birmingham united kingdom 01675462424 en english sds ref sds125clp 111 danger. This material safety data sheet msds is provided as a courtesy in response to a customer request.
It can be formed when other substances such as trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene are broken down. Pvc is used in the manufacture of numerous products, including packaging films and water pipes. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and. Inhaling vinyl chloride can irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Vinyl chloride is an organohalogen compound that has important industrial applications. Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of vinyl chloride and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of hcs and paragraph j of this section. Vinyl chloride ch 2 chcl, also known as chloroethylene, is most often obtained by reacting ethylene with oxygen and hydrogen chloride over a copper catalyst. J whattam page 5 of 5 this msds summarises to our best knowledge at the date of.
This product is a hazardous chemical as defined by the. Vinyl chloride monomer vcm is primarily used for polyvinyl chloride i. Vinyl chloride is an organochloride with the formula h 2 cchcl that is also called vinyl chloride monomer vcm or chloroethene. Exposure to vinyl chloride can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes. Vinyl chloride monomer market size vcm industry report, 2025. Revised october 24, 2006 flexible vinyl msds material safety. Rtecsregistry of toxic effects of chemical substances, online search, canadian. It is heavier than air and has relatively low solubility. Vinyl chloride cancercausing substances national cancer. Under ambient conditions, vinyl chloride is a colourless, flammable gas with a slightly. Ferric chloride 7705080 328 42% 31 mgm 1 mgm na ferrous chloride 37758943 vinyl chloride monomer. Revised october 24, 2006 flexible vinyl page 1 of 3 msds material safety data sheet i. Material description company issue dateflannery, incorporated november 2007 300 parkside drive san fernando, ca 940 revision date818 8377585. Vinyl chloride monomer vcm is one of the worlds most important and largest commodity chemicals.
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