Handling and Use

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Vinyl acetate)

Vinylalkynes with alpha Hydrogen:

diAcytylene,

Vinylacetylene

Note: Some chemicals such as secondary alcohols will form explosive peroxides, but these

products need to be evaporated to dryness before the explosion hazard manifests itself. A critical

part of managing the life cycle of shock sensitive chemicals involves the identification of those

chemicals (see below).

Handling and Use:

Respect the chemicals and the dangers they present

If you find chemicals that are or have the potential of becoming shock sensitive and they are

outdated (expired shelf life), suspect, or show signs of degradation, immediately contact your

supervisor and your organization's environment, safety and health (ES&H) or hazardous

materials department.

DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE SUSPECT CHEMICALS!

When working with shock sensitive chemicals

Make sure that you have access to the MSDS, the chemical is labeled as required by your

facility, and the container is entered into your facility's hazardous chemical management

program. Study the chemical's MSDS and label. Look for information about the chemical's

reactivity, stability and hazards. If there is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

diamond or a Hazard Material Information System (HMIS) label, look for a 2, 3, or 4 in the

yellow "Instability" (formerly Reactivity) section or a W (water reactive) in the white "Special

Hazards" section.

Closely follow approved work procedures and hazard controls. Review information from other

chemical safety resources. Check with your facility's chemical safety personnel. Use appropriate

personal protective equipment (PPE). Protect the chemical from shock, friction or heating.

Standards and Codes:

29CFR1910.1200 Hazard Communication

Reactive hazards must be noted on the MSDS.

29CFR1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

The chemical hygiene plan should address shock-sensitive hazards.

NFPA 45 - Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

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