Material Safety Data Sheet

Vinyl Acetylene

Section 1. Chemical product and company identification

Product Name : Vinyl Acetylene
Supplier : AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : Butenyne; 1-Buten-3-yne; 1-Butenyne; Monovinylacetylene; Vinylacetylene;
3-Buten-1-yne
MSDS# : 001116
Date of : 1/23/2008.
Preparation/Revision
In case of emergency : 1-866-734-3438

Section 2. Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas.
Emergency overview : Warning!
FLAMMABLE GAS.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT,
SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Keep
container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite.
Routes of entry : Inhalation
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Irritating to eyes.
Skin : Irritating to skin.
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system.
Ingestion : Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
Potential chronic health : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions : Acute or chronic respiratory conditions may be aggravated by overexposure to this gas.
aggravated by overexposure
See toxicological Information (section 11)

Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients

Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Vinyl Acetylene 689-97-4 100 Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and
Ministry of Health (Bulgaria, 9/2006).
Sensitizer skin
TWA: 20 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).
LV Nat. Standardisation and Meterological
Centre (Latvia, 11/2004).
TWA: 20 mg/m 3 8 hour(s).

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Section 4. First aid measures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If fumes are still suspected to be present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or a self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.

Section 5. Fire fighting measures

Flammability of the product : Flammable.
Flash point : Open cup: <-5°C (23°F).
Flammable limits : Lower: 2% Upper: 100%
Products of combustion : These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).
Fire fighting media and : In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemicals, or CO 2.
instructions
If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. Apply water
from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area.
Extremely flammable. Gas may accumulate in confined areas, travel considerable
distance to source of ignition and flash back causing fire or explosion.
Special protective : Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Handling : Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame. To avoid fire, minimize ignition sources. Use explosion-proof
electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Do not puncture or
incinerate container. High pressure gas. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do
not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.
Storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Cylinders
should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to
prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 °C
(125 °F).

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Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering controls : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or
other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any
explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary.
Personal protection in case : A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
of a large spill
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Molecular weight : 52.08 g/mole
Molecular formula : C4-H4
Boiling/condensation point : Decomposition temperature: 4.85°C (40.7°F)
Melting/freezing point : Decomposition temperature: 4.85°C (40.7°F)
Critical temperature : Not available.
Vapor density : 1.8 (Air = 1)
Specific Volume (ft3/lb) : 0.555556
Gas Density (lb/ft3) : 1.8

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Incompatibility with various : Highly reactive with oxidizing agents.
substances

Section 11. Toxicological information

Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Vinyl Acetylene LC50 63587 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Chronic effects on humans : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, eye, lens
or cornea.

Other toxic effects on : Not considered to be toxic for humans.

humans
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Section 12. Ecological information

Products of degradation : These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water.
Toxicity of the products of : The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
biodegradation
Environmental fate : Not available.
Environmental hazards : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Toxicity to the environment : Not available.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local
regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.

Section 14. Transport information

Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information

DOT Classification UN1954 Compressed Gases 2.1 Not applicable (gas). -

Flammable, N.O.S. FLAMMABLE GAS

(VINYL ACETYLENE) 2

TDG Classification UN1954 Compressed Gases 2.1 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
Flammable, N.O.S. Limit and
(VINYL ACETYLENE) 2 Limited
Quantity
Index
0.125

ERAP Index
3000

Passenger
Carrying Ship
Index
Forbidden

Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
Forbidden
Mexico UN1954 Compressed Gases 2.1 Not applicable (gas). -
Classification Flammable, N.O.S. FLAMMABLE GAS

(VINYL ACETYLENE) 2

Section 15. Regulatory information

United States
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(b) inventory: 1-buten-3-yne
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: 1-buten-3-yne
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: 1-buten-
3-yne: Fire hazard, reactive
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: 1-buten-3-yne
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: 1-buten-3-yne

Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State regulations : Pennsylvania RTK: 1-buten-3-yne: (generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: 1-buten-3-yne
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Class A: Compressed gas.
Class B-1: Flammable gas.
CEPA DSL: 1-buten-3-yne

Section 16. Other information

United States
Label Requirements : FLAMMABLE GAS.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT,
SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
Canada
Label Requirements : Class A: Compressed gas.
Class B-1: Flammable gas.
Hazardous Material : Health * 1
Information System (U.S.A.)
Fire hazard 4
Reactivity 0

Personal protection C

National Fire Protection :

4 Flammability
Association (U.S.A.)
Health 1 3 Instability
Special

Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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