Product ID:VINYLBENZYL CHLORIDE (VBC), 91562
MSDS Date:06/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N016126
MSDS Number: BLBMN

DOW CORNING CORP

3901 SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD
MIDLAND, MI 48640
US

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Cage: 5D028

DOW CORNING CORP

AUBURN, MI 48611 US

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

SKIN. IF BURN IS PRESENT, TREAT AS ANY THERMAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SUPPORTIVE CARE. TREATMENT BASED ON JUDGMENT OF

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ABSORBING MATL. WASH AREA W/SOAP & H*20 &

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IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SOLVENT RINSE

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RUB & MOST PLASTICS. DISPOSAL OF PROTECTIVE

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MAY DISPLACE O*2 IN

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MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW AREAS .

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TBC WILL NOT PREVENT CATIONIC POLYMERIZATIONS

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RAPID & GENERATE HEAT, PRESS & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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W/WATER BUT LG MASSES POLYMERIZING WILL GENERATE

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ONCE INITIATED, POLYMERIZATION CANNOT BE

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ADDITION OF WATER AND VENTING.

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OF PAIN MAY BE ASSOCIATED W/SKIN CONTACT

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ORAL TOXICITY IS LOW TO MODERATE.AMOUNTS

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NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY; HOWEVER INGEST OF LG

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EXPOS MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO UPPER RESP TRACT &

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EXPOS TO HIGH AMTS MAY CAUSE LUNG, KIDNEY &

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AMTS MAY CAUSE EYE & NASAL IRRIT. DID NOT CAUSE

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BEEN SHOWN TO BE NEG IN SOME IN-VITRO (TEST

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SKIN/EYE CONT W/TRACE QUANTITIES OF MATL MAY

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BECAUSE VINYLBENZYL CHLORIDE IS POORLY SOLUBLE

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STYRENE, MONOMER (SARA III)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 96%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,50PPM/100STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NITROMETHANE

CAS: 75-52-5

RTECS: PA9800000

Fraction By Weight: 05.-.25%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9192

PYROLATECHOL, 4-TERT-BUTYL-(T-BUTYLACATECHOL)

CAS: 98-29-3

RTECS: UX1400000

Fraction By Weight: 75% PPM

TIME. TBC CONTENT & OXYGEN IN MONOMER ACT

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 630 - 1260 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRIT W/CORNEAL
INJURY. VAPORS MAY CAUSE LACHRYMATION (TEARS). VAPORS MAY IRRIT
EYES. HUMAN EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ONLY SMALL AMTS IN EYE CAN
CAUSE SEVERE PAIN. ABNORMAL SENSIT IVITY TO LIGHT HAS ALSO BEEN
RPTD IN EXPOSD INDIVIDUALS. SKIN:PRLNG/RPTD EXPOS MAY CAUSE
SEVERE(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXPO).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IRRIT, EVEN BURN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
SKIN RXN IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS. SKIN:SINGLE PRLNG EXPOS MAY
RESULT IN MATL BEING ABSORBED IN HARMFUL AMTS. LD50 FOR SKIN
ABSORPTION IN RABBITS IS BTW N 500 & 1000 MG/KG. HUMAN EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT AN ABNORMAL (MORE THAN EXPECTED DUE TO IRRIT) DEGREE
(SEE INGRED 10)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:IRRIGATE W/FLOWING WATER IMMED & CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 MIN.
CALL MD. SKIN:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMED FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLOTH & SHOES.
CALL MD IF IRRIT PERSISTS. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DESTROY
CONTAMD SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOM IF LARGE AMTS ARE INGEST. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFFECTS OCCUR. CALL MD. (SEE INGRED 17).

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:213 F, 100.5C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA, AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTIVE CHEMICAL, KEEP STORAGE
CONTAINERS COOL AND AWAY FROM POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO FIRE. THERMAL
DECOMP PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE HCL AND PHOSGENE .

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RESISTANT GLOVES,
& BOOTS. ABSORB MATL W/SODA ASH, GROUND CORN COBS OR ABSORBENT
MATLS MEETING ASTM F-716-82 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT USE
SORBENT CLAYS, DIATOMAC EOUS EARTH, "EARTH", OR OIL (SEE INGRED21).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW TO CONTACT ANY METALS
EXCEPT ALUMINUM OR TITANIUM. RECOM KYNOR PLASTIC OR GLASS-LINED
EQUIP. MATL WILL SLOWLY PENETRATE (SEE INGRED 23).
Other Precautions:CONTAM LEATHER ITEMS, SUCH AS SHOES, BELTS &
WATCHBANDS, SHOULD BE REMOVED & DESTROYED. NO SMOKING IN AREA OF
USE. DO NOT USE IN GENERAL VICIN OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT
SURF. HEAT MAY CAUSE F ORMATION OF HCL. (SEE ING 24).

Respiratory Protection:WHEN AIRBORNE EXPOS GUIDELINES &/OR COMFORT
LEVELS MAY BE EXCEEDED, USE AN NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-PURIFYING
RESP. FOR EMER & OTHER CNDTN WHERE EXPOS GUIDELINE MAY BE GREATLY
EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA AP PRVD POS-PRESS SCBA.
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SOME OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER.
SELECTION OF SPECIFIC ITEMS WILL DEPEND ON OPERATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY, WASH
SKIN AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER, AND LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATL TO AVOID:METAL OXIDES, OR METALS SUCH AS RUST, IRON, STEEL,
STAINLESS STEEL, ALLOYS, AND OTHER HEAVY METALS SUCH AS LEAD, ZINC,
OR THEIR SALTS OR OXIDES OR ANY MATERIALS CONSIDERED A FRIEDEL-CRAF
TS CATALYST, SILICA, SILICONE GREASE, ACTIVATED CARBON, ETC.

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:444F,229C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 133F
Vapor Density:5.3
Spec Gravity:1.083
Solubility in Water:0.073 G/L
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID. PUNGENT ODOR.

ACID, BASE, OXIDIZING MATERIALS, POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS. DO NOT ALLOW
CONTACT OF VBC WITH METAL HALIDS,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL AND PHOSGENE . HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
GAS WHEN EXOTHERMIC POLYMERIZATION TAKES PLACE. HYDROCHORIC ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:VBC W/70 PPM OF TBC SHOULD NOT BE
STORED ABOVE 80F FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS. REFIGERATION WILL EXTEND
STORAGE (SEE ING 4.)

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE BURNED IN AN APPROVED
BURNER. POLYMERIZATION OF A DILUTE SOLUTION IN A SOLVENT, SUCH AS
ISOPROPANOL, WILL INSU RE A LESS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL.

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