MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- VINYL ACETATE  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VINYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:VINYL ACETATE
CAS:108-05-4
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%

Ingred Name:INHIBITORS
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:Yes	 OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, lack of sense of smell, difficulty breathing, symptoms
    of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: lung damage, effects on the
    brain SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, blisters LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), tearing
    LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: sore throat, vomiting, stomach
    pain, symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on
    significant adverse effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local
    poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
    unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
    keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
    unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage and
    activated charcoal slurry.

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

Flash Point:18 F (-8 C) (TCC)
Autoignition Temp:756 F (402 C)
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:13.4%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use
    alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic
    discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in
    ignition or explosion.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
    required. Protect from physical damage. Store outside or in a
    detached building. Store with flammable liquids. Keep separated
    from incompatible substances. Store in a tightly closed container.
    Containers must have overpressure release device. Avoid heat,
    flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances. Monitor inhibitor content. Avoid exposure
    to low temperatures or freezing. Notify State Emergency Response
    Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or equal to
    the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303 requires
    facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in local
    emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30).
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 40 ppm Any
    chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    supplied-air respirator. 100 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. Any
    powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
    200 ppm Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and
    organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying respirator with a
    full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any powered,
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor
    cartridge(s). Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
    facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 4000
    ppm Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or
    other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator
    with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any
    appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For
    Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
    Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
    pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
    a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
    with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
    equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
    of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
    limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 VINYL ACETATE: 10 ppm (35 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338,
    June 30, 1993) 20 ppm (70 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338,
    June 30, 1993) 10 ppm ACGIH TWA 15 ppm ACGIH STEL 4 ppm (15 mg/m3)
    NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

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

Boiling Pt:162 F (72 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-135 F (-93 C)
Vapor Pres:100 mmHg @ 23.3 C
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.9317
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:8.89 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:2%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Polymerizes with evolution of
    heat. Avoid contact with air, light, water or storage and use above
    room temperature. Closed containers may rupture violently.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:May polymerize. Avoid contact with
    heat, light, air, water or incompatible materials.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:VINYL ACETATE: IRRITATION DATA: 22 ppm
    eyes-human TOXICITY DATA: 11400 mg/m3/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat
    LC50; 2335 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 2900 mg/kg oral-rat LD50
    CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal Limited
    Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH: A3 -Animal Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS:
    Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately
    Toxic: inhalation, ingestion Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption
    TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available.
    MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.
    ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 14000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 330000-1000000 ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Starfish
    (Asterias rubens) ALGAL TOXICITY: 9500 ug/L 48 hour(s) (Population
    Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with
    all applicable regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Vinyl acetate, inhibited ID NUMBER: UN1301 HAZARD CLASS OR
    DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable
    liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):   VINYL ACETATE: 1000LBSTPQ 
    SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
    355.40):   VINYL ACETATE: 5000LBSRQ  SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS
    311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes 
    CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes  REACTIVE: Yes  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA
    TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):   VINYL ACETATE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	VINYL ACETATE: 5000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
    SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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