Safety data sheet reference · CAS 75-01-4

Vinyl chloride SDS

also: vinyl chloride MSDS · safety data sheet · CAS 75-01-4 · EC 200-831-0 · VCM · chloroethylene

Danger · Flam. Gas 1 Carc. 1 UN 1086 · ADR 2

Flame GHS02 Health Hazard GHS08

Official PDF from supplier

Sigma-Aldrich ↗ Fisher Scientific ↗ Carl Roth ↗

This page is a reference, not the legal document.

CAS number

75-01-4

EC number

200-831-0

CLP Annex VI index

602-023-00-7

Molecular formula

C2H3Cl

Molar mass

62.5 g/mol

§ 02 · Hazards identification

Harmonised EU classification

CLP Annex VI · Index 602-023-00-7. A supplier SDS may add self-classified hazards — this is the legal minimum.

H220 Extremely flammable gas. Flammable gas — Category 1 (Flam. Gas 1)

H350 May cause cancer. Carcinogenicity — Category 1 (Carc. 1)

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P308 IF exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention.

P313 Get medical advice/attention.

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

§ 07 · Handling and storage

Computed storage verdict

Keep separate from 12 storage groups Compressed gases

Derived from CLP Annex VI classification and CAMEO reactive-group data — not copied from a PDF.

⚠ Highly Flammable⚠ Peroxidizable Compound⚠ Polymerizable

↔ Keep separate

Bases Cyanides & sulfides Flammable liquids Flammable solids Mineral acids Organic acids Organic peroxides & self-reactives Oxidizing acids Oxidizers Reactive metals Acute toxics Water-reactives

Full interactive verdict — reactions, gas release on contact, ADR forms →

§ 09 · Physical and chemical properties

Measured properties

Fire-relevant values first — flash point and explosion limits decide the storage and ventilation regime.

Flash point

-78.9 °C

Explosion limits

3.6 – 33 %

LEL / UEL in air, vol.

Autoignition

472.2 °C

Melting point -153.9 °C

Boiling point -13.9 °C

Relative density (water = 1) 0.969

Source: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain); per-value source references stored in the database.

§ 10 · Stability and reactivity

Reactive group (CAMEO/NOAA): Halogenated Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated, Polymerizable Compounds. Our database documents 59 incompatible and 59 caution reaction-partner groups for vinyl chloride — including which combinations release gas on contact. See the per-partner breakdown with gas release →

Incompatible

Caution

§ 13 · Disposal considerations

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local and national regulations — in the EU under the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. Never discharge to drains or municipal waste; hand contaminated packaging and unused product to an authorised waste-disposal company. The supplier's SDS section 13 lists the applicable waste codes for the specific product.

§ 14 · Transport information

Road transport — ADR 2025

UN number

UN 1086

Proper shipping name

VINYL CHLORIDE, STABILIZED

Class · PG

Classification code

Transport category

ADR labels

2.1

Hazard ID (Kemler) / UN plate

239

1086

Top: hazard identification number (Kemler). Bottom: UN number — as carried on the orange plate of the transport unit.

Source: UN ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Table A. Road (ADR) only — for sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), consult the supplier's SDS §14.

MSDS vs SDS

MSDS vs SDS: is there a difference?

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the format is set by REACH Annex II. So a "vinyl chloride MSDS" and a "vinyl chloride SDS" refer to the same document — today it is issued as an SDS. Full breakdown of the differences →

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Compliance hub

From classification to SDS

The classification above corresponds to Section 2 of a Safety Data Sheet. Learn how a compliant 16-section SDS is structured and authored →

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§ 16 · Sources

Classification: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Annex VI
Transport: UN ADR 2025 (UNECE), Table A
Reactivity: NOAA CAMEO Chemicals reactive-group matrix (public domain)
Physical properties: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain) — per-value source references stored in the database
Substance data: PubChem · ECHA

Reference aid only. This page summarises the harmonised EU classification and computed storage guidance — it is not a Safety Data Sheet and does not replace one. Always verify hazards, handling and storage against the supplier's SDS (sections 7 and 10) and local regulations before use. Page updated 2026-07-27.

Frequently asked questions

Is an MSDS the same as an SDS?

In practice, yes. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the SDS format is set by REACH Annex II. A document you find labelled "vinyl chloride MSDS" is today issued as an SDS.

What GHS pictograms does vinyl chloride require?

Under the harmonised EU classification (CLP Annex VI), vinyl chloride carries GHS02 and GHS08 with the signal word "Danger". Hazard statements: H220, H350. A supplier's SDS may add self-classified hazards on top of this harmonised minimum.

Where can I download an official vinyl chloride SDS PDF?

From your own supplier — an SDS is issued per product and supplier, so the correct PDF for an inspection is the one matching the product you actually purchased. The supplier links on this page lead to the official SDS libraries of major distributors.