Vinyl chloroacetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:       Avoid direct contact with the substance.

Self-protection of the first aider:       Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Apply artificial respiration if necessary (do not employ mouth-to-mouth method). Contaminated clothing should be discarded.

IF INHALED:       IF INHALED: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

IF ON SKIN:       IF ON SKIN (or hair):  IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Flush skin with copious amounts of running water for at least 20minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.

IF IN EYES:       IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician.  IMMEDIATELY call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

IF SWALLOWED:       IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. ONLY induce vomiting at the instructions of a physician. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and immediately call a hospital or poison control centre. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Transport the victim IMMEDIATELY to a hospital.

Symptoms:       Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. Bromoacetates and chloroacetates are extremely irritating / lachrymators which may lead to severe lachrymatory effects (makes eyes water). Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

Medical treatment:       No antidotes known. Treat symptomatically.

Note to physician:       Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Keep patient under medical observation.  The substance may hydrolyse quickly to give chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8 / EC 201-178-4) and acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0 / EC 200-836-8). Hazards associated with these substances should also be considered.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:       CAUTION: For Acetyl chloride (UN1717), use CO2 or dry chemical only.

SMALL FIRE: CO2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol‐resistant foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol‐resistant foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:       Most foams will react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases.

Special hazards arising from the substance:       HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Most vapours are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapours may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Substance will react with water (possibly violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. The substance may hydrolyse quickly to give chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8 / EC 201-178-4) and acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0 / EC 200-836-8). Hazards associated with these substances should also be considered.

Advice for fire-fighters:       Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. Ensure that the equipment is adequately grounded.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:       Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure suitable personal protection during removal of spillages. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Contaminated clothing should be discarded. Avoid all contact with substance. Do not breathe vapour/mist/spray. Persons should remain upwind of the vapour cloud. Other protection measures such as segregation of activity, minimisation of personnel, respiratory protection, impervious suits and face shields should also be considered for high dispersion activities which are likely to lead to substantial mist, aerosol or vapour release, e.g. spraying.  Ensure that the equipment is adequately grounded. Use water spray to reduce vapours or divert vapour cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal.

Environmental precautions:       Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow into any sewer on the ground, or into any body of water. Any large spillage into watercourses must be alerted to the regulatory authority responsible for environmental protection or other regulatory body. Bund storage facilities to prevent soil and water pollution in the event of spillage.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:       Only trained and properly protected personnel must be involved in clean-up operations.  In the case of a spill or leak, earth, sand, or some other non-combustible absorbent material can be used to absorb the chemical. This material is then placed in a clean, dry, covered container for later disposal. Dry spills can be removed using a clean shovel. For large spills, the liquid should be contained, or diked, at a distance from the spill for later disposal. In the case of an air release, vapours should be knocked down with a water spray. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery. Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete. Do not re-enter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

Handling and storage

Handling and storage       

Precautions for safe handling:       Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Contaminated clothing should be discarded. Keep good industrial hygiene. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapour/mist/spray. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Conditions for safe storage:       Store in correctly labelled containers. Opened containers should be carefully resealed and stored in an upright position.  Substance should be stored in tightly closed containers, labelled as corrosive, and stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, heat, and strong oxidizing agents.

Incompatible materials:       Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters. Halogenated Organic Compounds.  Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic  unsaturated Polymerizable Compounds. Water. Acids. Oxidising agents.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2589

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Chemical name:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1+3

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2589

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Chemical name:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1+3

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2589

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Chemical name:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Labels:

6.1+3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2589

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Chemical name:

VINYL CHLOROACETATE

Labels:

6.1+3

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Hygiene measures:       Keep good industrial hygiene. Guarantee that the eye flushing systems and safety showers are closely located to the working place.

      

For full personal protection measures see the applicable exposure scenario (where applicable).

Respiratory protection:       When working with this chemical, wear a NIOSH-approved full face positive pressure supplied-air respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus. Self-contained air-masks or full face canister gas masks of the acid gases and organic vapors type should be available at all times

Hand protection:       Wear impervious gloves (EN374). After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations.  Recommended glove material:

PVC >480 min.

Neoprene >480 min.

Eye protection:       Wear goggles giving complete protection to eyes to protect against liquid splashes (EN166).

Skin and body protection:       Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

Environmental Exposure Controls:       Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow into any sewer on the ground, or into any body of water. Bund storage facilities to prevent soil and water pollution in the event of spillage.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability:       The substance may hydrolyse quickly to give chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8 / EC 201-178-4) and acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0 / EC 200-836-8). Hazards associated with these substances should also be considered.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:       The substance may hydrolyse quickly to give chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8 / EC 201-178-4) and acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0 / EC 200-836-8). Hazards associated with these substances should also be considered. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Contact with acids may liberate toxic gas. VINYL CHLOROACETATE reacts with acids to liberate heat. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic

solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides.

Conditions to avoid:       Avoid water, direct sun light and extremes of temperature.

Incompatible materials:       Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters. Halogenated Organic Compounds.  Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic  unsaturated Polymerizable Compounds. Water. Acids. Oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products:       The substance may hydrolyse quickly to give chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8 / EC 201-178-4) and acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0 / EC 200-836-8). Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides.

Disposal considerations

Product disposal methods:       Dispose of this material and its container as hazardous waste. Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Consult your local or regional authorities for disposal options.

Additional Information

:       Ensure that all packaging is disposed of safely. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residue. Make sure that packaging is completely empty before recycling. Dispose of uncured residues in the same way as the product itself.