Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Chloride (C2H3Cl) is a colorless compound, an important industrial chemical chiefly used to produce the polymer polyvinyl chloride (pvc). Because it is flammable, we recommend a safe chemical storage building that meets specific regulations for storing Vinyl Chloride. Please review our fire rated products: View All Chemical Storage ProductsVinyl Chloride Storing Details
- Flammable Details:
- Storage Details: n/a
- Compatible Details: Copper, oxidizers, aluminum, peroxides, iron, steel [Note: Polymerizes in air, sunlight, or heat unless stabilized by inhibitors such as phenol. Attacks iron & steel in presence of moisture.]
- Description: Vinyl chloride is the organochloride with the formula H2C=CHCl. It 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.
- Classification: CLASS 2.1
- Brand Name: n/a
Vinyl Chloride Properties
| Formula | Density | Boiling Point; | IUPAC ID | Molar Mass | Soluble In | Melting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2H3Cl | 911.00 kg/m³ | 7.8°F (-13.°C) | n/a | 62.498 g/mol | n/a | -244.°F (-153.°C) |
