Product ID:VINYL BROMIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEQG
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

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

VINYL BROMIDE

CAS: 593-60-2

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:Yes OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness,
disorientation, kidney damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: cancer SKIN
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
information is available EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short
term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, stomach pain
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or
freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water
(105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not
available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate
medical attention. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
For ingestion, consider gastric lavage. Avoid stimulants.

Flash Point:<18 F (<-8 C)
Autoignition Temp:986 F (530 C)
Lower Limits:9%
Upper Limits:15%
Extinguishing Media:carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires:
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: Stop leak if possible without
personal risk. Let burn unless leak can be stopped immediately. For
smaller tanks or cylinders, extinguish and isolate from other
flammables. Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Do not
attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped
first. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with water
spray until well after the fire i out. Apply water from a protected
location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or
combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Evacuate if fire gets out of control or containers are directly
exposed to fire. Evacuation radius: 500 meters (1/3 mile). Consider
downwind evacuation if material is leaking.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures
are explosive above flash point. The vapor is heavier than air.
Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash
back.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. 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. 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 or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear insulated 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 BROMIDE: 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June
30, 1993) 0.5 ppm ACGIH TWA

Boiling Pt:61 F (16 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-218 F (-139 C)
Vapor Pres:895 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:1.517
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:0.565% @ 25 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL
FORM:liquefied gas ODOR:pleasant odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May polymerize. Avoid contact
with air, light or storage and use above room temperature.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
miscellaneous decomposition products Thermal decomposition
products: miscellaneous decomposition products
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:May polymerize. Avoid contact with
air, light or storage and use above room temperature.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:VINYL BROMIDE: TOXICITY DATA: 500 mg/kg
oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human No Adequate Data,
Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2A; ACGIH: A2 -Suspected Human
Carcinogen; EC: Category 2 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: eye ACUTE
TOXICITY LEVEL: Toxic: ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central nervous
system TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Vinyl bromide, inhibited ID NUMBER: UN1085 HAZARD CLASS OR
DIVISION: 2.1 LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable gas QUANTITY
LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO
AIRCRAFT ONLY: 150 kg

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Vinyl bromide
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Vinyl bromide: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Vinyl bromide Cancer
(Oct 01, 1988)