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In this case, fire will release toxic hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide and trace levels of phosgene, besides the usual carbon dioxide.[0] Large spills of
by wrycoder 4y ago
In this case, fire will release toxic hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide and trace levels of phosgene, besides the usual carbon dioxide.[0]
Large spills of vinyl chloride have been deliberately burned in the past, as the byproducts of burning are judged less hazardous than vinyl chloride itself.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_chloride#Fire_and_explosion_hazard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_chloride#Fire_and_explos...
- hyperpape 4y agoSince carbon monoxide is released by gas stoves and car exhaust, it's really worth specifying the quantity for that component. OSHA allows up to 50 ppm for long term occupational exposure.
- ikekkdcjkfke 4y agoHow can one be sure everything is combusted and not just partially, spreading it all over the place
- wrycoder 4y agoYou can't be sure. But nor can you collect it and transport it for proper incineration. What's not burned will evaporate eventually, with deleterious effects.