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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Vinyl Chloride

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsVinyl Chloridechloroethylene; Ethene, Chloroethene; Vinyl chloride, monomer; EtheneUN Number1086Chemical FormulaCH2=CHClPrimary HazardsFlammable, oxygen displacing, polymerizationPPE ConsiderationsBased on the task being performedFire Fighting ConsiderationsWate to cool container, extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding combustible materialsDecontaminationSoap and water or ventilation for garment and equipmentDetection…See More
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Chemical of the Week Vinyl Chloride - Part 1

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions:  Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Vinyl Chloride Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Vinyl Chloride

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Chemical of the Week Vinyl Chloride - Part 1

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