Safety data sheet
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
MERCK Schuchardt
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No.: 823238
Product name: Chloroethylene for synthesis

Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck Ltd.
9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (662) 308 - 0218

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2. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Vinyl chloride

CAS-No.: 75-01-4 EC-Index-No.: 602-023-00-7
Molar mass: 62.50 EINECS-No.: 200-831-0
Molecular formula: C2H3Cl

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3. Hazards identification
May cause cancer. Extremely flammable.

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4. First aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Immediately summon doctor.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water, CO2, foam, powder.

Special risks:
Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air.
The following may develop in event of fire: hydrochloric acid , phosgene

Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Other information:
Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.

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6. Accidental release measures
Person-related precautionary measures:
Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Stop flow of gas, move leaking cylinder to open air if without risk.

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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.

Storage:
At +15°C to +25°C. Keep away from combustible materials and sources of ignition. Accessible only for authorized persons.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required
Other protective equipment: Fire-resistant protective clothing.
Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. Work under hood . Do not inhale substance.

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9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: gaseous
Colour: colourless
Odour: sweetish
pH value not available
Viscosity dynamic (20 °C) 0.0000107 Pa*s
Melting temperature -154 °C
Boiling temperature -14 °C
Ignition temperature 435 °C
Flash point -77 °C
Explosion limits lower 3.8 Vol%
upper 22 Vol%
Vapour pressure (20 °C) 3430 hPa
Solubility in water (25 °C) 1.1 g/l
ethanol (20 °C) soluble
ether (20 °C) soluble

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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided
no information available

Substances to be avoided
oxidizing agent , air , aluminium

Hazardous decomposition products
no information available

Further information
heat-sensitive , light-sensitive , sensitive to air

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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 500 mg/kg

Subacute to chronic toxicity
Experience has shown this substance to be carcinogenic in man.

Further toxicological information
carcinogenic effect

We have no description of any toxic symptoms.

Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

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12. Ecological information
Ecotoxic effects:
Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available.
Further ecologic data:
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!

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13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany)
GGVS/GGVE class: 2 Number and letter:
ADR/RID class: 2 Number and letter:
Name of material: 1086 VINYLCHLORID, STABILISIERT

River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined

Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 2.1 UN-No.: 1086 Packaging group:
Ems: 2-07 MFAG: 340
Correct technical name: VINYL CHLORIDE, INHIBITED

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 2.1 UN/ID-No.: 1086 Packaging group:
Correct technical name: VINYL CHLORIDE, INHIBITED

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

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15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: F+ Extremely flammable immediately and show this container or label.
T Toxic immediately and show this container or label.
R-phrases: R 45-12 May cause cancer. Extremely flammable.
S-phrases: S 53-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
EC-No.: 200-831-0 EC label

German regulations
Water pollution class 2 (polluting substance)

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16. Other information
General update.


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