MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: VCD
Other Names: Vinyl-4-cyclohexene Diepoxide;
4-Vinylcyclohexene dioxide
Catalog Number: 21320
DOT Hazard Class: Not Applicable
MSDS Updated: 9/16/05
Distributed By: Ladd Research
83 Holly Court
Williston, VT
05495
(802) 658-4961
HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS
CAS Number Percent Exposure
Limits
VCD 106-87-6 100% 10ppm (ACGIH TLV)
PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 227EC
Vapor Pressure: <0.1 mm Hg @ 20EC
Vapor Density: 4.8 (air = 1)
Specific Gravity: 1.09
Evaporation Rate:
0.01 (butyl acetate = 1)
Appearance and
Odor: Low viscosity liquid;
characteristic odor.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: 230EF
(Cleveland Open Cup)
Extinguishing
Media: Carbon dioxide or dry
chemical for small fires. All-purpose
or alcohol foams for large fires.
Special Fire
Fighting Procedures: A fine
water spray may be used. Do not use a
solid water stream; this may cause frothing.
Use a self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
Primary Routes of
Entry: Ingestion, skin
contact, eye contact
Ingestion: Moderately toxic. May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.
Skin: Mild to moderate reddening of skin.
Eye: Severe irritation and chemical burns.
EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Give two glasses of water and induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention without delay.
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous
Polymerization: May occur
Conditions to
Avoid: This product showed
an exotherm at 280EC.
Incompatibility: Oxidizers, amines, amines, ammonia, acids,
halogens and anhydrides
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: Burning
can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
SPILL, DISPOSAL
AND STORAGE INFORMATION
Spill: Collect spilled material on absorbent
(Vermiculite, etc.). Avoid discharge to
sewers or waterways.
Disposal: Incinerate in a furnace where permitted under
appropriate federal, state and local regulations.
Storage: Store in a cool dry environment.
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory: Use respirator fitted with an organic vapor
cartridge.
Gloves: Neoprene or butyl rubber
Eye: Monogoggles
Ventilation: Mechanical ventilation adequate if material
is handled in covered equipment. Local
ventilation is necessary if vapors can be expected to escape to the workplace
air.
SECTION 313
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
Not Applicable
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