IS 9786 : 1981 Code of safety for vinyl chloride (VCM)

1 Scope

1.1 This standard describes the properties of vinyl chloride;the nature of hazards associated with it; essential information anddirections on storage, handling, labelling, cleaning of containers;selection and training of personnel, personal protective equipmentand first aid measures.

1.1.1 This code, however, does not deal with the specificationsfor design of buildings, chemical engineering plants, storagevessels and equipment for operations control and waste disposal.

2 References

IS 4155 : 1966Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiationhazards and hazardous chemicals

IS 4167 : 1981Glossary of terms relating to air pollution Pictorialmarkings for handling and labelling of goods:Part I Dangerous goods

IS 9679 : 1980 Codeof practice for work environment monitoring(air-borne contaminants)