Vinyl Chloride

Vinyl chloride is an organochloride with the formula H2C=CHCl that is also called vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) or chloroethene. This colorless compound is an important industrial chemical chiefly used to produce the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC). About 13 billion kilograms are produced annually. VCM is among the top twenty largest petrochemicals (petroleum-derived chemicals) in world production. The United States currently remains the largest VCM manufacturing region because of its low-production-cost position in chlorine and ethylene raw materials. China is also a large manufacturer and one of the largest consumers of VCM. Vinyl chloride is a gas with a sweet odor. …

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CELA: Canadian Environmental Law Association · 10 January 2024 English

Basis for the Government Proposal The Gazette notice indicates that in 2022 the Department completed a review of the regulations and concluded that they were no longer needed for the …

including benzene, benzo(a)pyrene, cadmium, and vinyl chloride. Can lead be far behind? In the circumstances


IRSST: Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail · 15 November 2023 English

Page 1 of 54 Laboratory Services Offered by the IRSST June 2023 POLICY ON THE USE OF THE LABORATORY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE IRSST Cost The cost of the sampling …

acetate 2195 Orbo 92 tube $78 Not applicable Vinyl chloride (monomer) 2120 Activated charcoal tube, 100/50


ZMWG: Zero Mercury Working Group · 19 October 2023

• Contaminate homes, exposes residents • World Health Organization warns of the health risks of mercury SLPs—and recommends phase out • Minamata Convention bans manufacture, trade of cosmetics w/over 1 …

(phase-out X date to be considered at COP-5) Vinyl chloride monomer (measures X to be taken) Sodium or


ZMWG: Zero Mercury Working Group · 17 October 2023 English

Microsoft PowerPoint - PMaxson_NRDC feasibility study_rev2.pptx Feasibility study: Global inventory of mercury October 19, 2023 compound supply, use and trade Feasibility study: Global inventory of mercury compound supply, use and …

(phase-out X date to be considered at COP-5) Vinyl chloride monomer (measures X to be taken) Sodium or


PollutionWatch · 13 July 2023 English

The tragic events that transpired in this community resulted in a provincial inquiry that led to the introduction of new laws strengthening drinking water protections in Ontario.4 The Walkerton Inquiry …

Exceedance Expira>on Date Standard (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Vinyl chloride (24-hour 1 30 (Oxy Vinyls)112 30 x February


IRSST: Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail · 12 May 2023

Page 1 of 54 Laboratory Services Offered by the IRSST May 2023 POLICY ON THE USE OF THE LABORATORY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE IRSST Cost The cost of the sampling …

acetate 2195 Orbo 92 tube $78 Not applicable Vinyl chloride (monomer) 2120 Activated charcoal tube, 100/50


City of Guelph, Ontario · 13 April 2023 English

These drive-point piezometers are designed to track the hydroperiod of the wetland following construction of the SWM facility to assist in evaluating whether post-development stormwater discharge to the wetland could …

drinking water threats: Tetrachloroethylene/ Vinyl Chloride Dioxane-1,4 (1,4-Dioxane or 1,4D)) Perchloroethylene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE) Vinyl Chloride breakdown products and breakdown products Dioxane-1


CCPA: Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives · 30 March 2023 English

report, and any errors, are those of the author, Sarah Cooper, for their endless patience and support with getting the ethics protocol and do not necessarily reflect the views of …

Harmful VOCs include substances such as benzene, vinyl chloride, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene (Chauhan


PMLQ: Parti marxiste-léniniste du Québec · 27 March 2023 English

On February 13, people were extremely shocked to receive the notice of intent to expropriate landowners for the construction of the track issued by the federal Minister of Public Services …

train carrying hazardous chemicals, including vinyl chloride, derailed and then exploded and burned in the Approximately 1.1 million pounds of toxic material -- vinyl chloride -- was diverted to a trench away from the train while firefighters extinguished the flames. Vinyl chloride is a highly toxic product that is carcinogenic


City of Barrie, Ontario · 14 February 2023 English

4 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 – Summary of Expenses Incurred Table 2 – Schedule 7 Operational Checks Table 3 – Schedule 10 Microbiological Sampling and Testing Table 4 – …

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