Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Physical state Gas. [COLORLESS GAS OR LIQUID (BELOW 7 F) WITH A PLEASANT ODOR AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. [NOTE: SHIPPED AS A LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS.]] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not ingest. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, lymphatic system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Acts as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A1 (Confirmed for humans.) by ACGIH, effects 1 (Proven for humans.) by IARC, 1 (Known to be human carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for humans.) by European Union. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)