Safety data for vinyl chloride
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Synonyms: vinyl chloride monomer, monochloroethylene, ethylene monochloride,
monochloroethene, VC, VCM, chloroethene, chloroethylene
Molecular formula: C2H3Cl
CAS No: 75-01-4
EINECS No: 200-831-0
Annex I Index No: 602-023-00-7
Physical data
Appearance: colourless gas
Melting point: -153.7 C
Boiling point: -13.9 C
Vapour density: 2.2 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 2580 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm-3): 0.9106
Flash point: -61 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: 0.11 g 100 cm-3 at 25 C
Critical temperature: 156.5 C
Stability
Stable, but may be light sensitive. May undergo autopolymerization.
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents,
chemically active metals, copper.
Highly flammable. Severe explosion risk at concentrations
of around 3%. It is reported that "large fires of this material are
practically inextinguishable".
Toxicology
This material is a known human carcinogen. Harmful if
inhaled or absorbed through the skin. May be a reproductive hazard. Typical TWA 1 ppm.
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IHL-MAN TCLO 500 ppm/4y-i
ORL-RAT LD50 500 mg kg-1
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R13 R20 R21 R22 R45.
Transport information
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here.)
UN No 1086. Major hazard class 2. Subsidiary hazard class 3.
Not permitted as cargo on passenger planes.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, good ventilation. Handle as a carcinogen.
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here.)
S9 S16 S44 S53.