Valve Closure Systems

Electric Shut Off Systems for 150 lb Cylinders or Ton Containers
Pneumatic Shut Off Systems for 150 lb Cylinders or Ton Containers
Pneumatic Shut Off Systems for Specialty Gases in 150 lb Cylinders, Ton Containers, & Tube Trailers
Pneumatic Shut Off Systems for Railcars, Tank Cars, or Bullet Tanks with Plug-Type Angle Valves
Pneumatic Systems for Railcars, Tank Cars, or Bullet Tanks with ¼ Turn Ball-Type Angle Valves

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Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Valve Shutoff

About Vinyl Chloride Monomer

Vinyl Chloride Monomer is a colorless gas with a slightly sweet aroma at standard temperature and pressure. It is an inhalation hazard and has been linked with the formation of angiosarcoma. In the presence of air, Vinyl Chloride Monomer is an explosion hazard as well. Upon standing, it can produce peroxides, which may then explode. It is reported that "large fires of this material are practically inextinguishable".

Vinyl Chloride Monomer is used almost exclusively in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is shipped in pressurized tank cars having angle plug or angle ball valves.

Synonyms: monochloroethylene, ethylene monochloride, VC, VCM, chloroethene, chloroethylene

Accidental Release of Vinyl Chloride Monomer

In the event of an accidental spill or release of vinyl chloride monomer, it is recommended to shut off the gas supply if this can be done safely. Powell Emergency Valve Closure Systems are designed to prevent significant releases of hazardous gases like vinyl chloride monomer. In the case of an accidental release, the emergency shutdown system will immediately close the container valve, stopping the leak regardless of where it is located downstream.

Powell Emergency Valve Closure Systems are designed to prevent significant releases of hazardous gases like vinyl chloride monomer . In the case of an accidental release, the emergency shutdown system will immediately close the container valve, effectively preventing further release regardless of where it occurs downstream.

It is possible to prevent an accidental release of vinyl chloride . Contact us today to discuss your specific application requirements.

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Vinyl Chloride Monomer Shutoff Systems for Various Container Sizes

Powell is the only manufacturer to offer both pneumatic or electric systems for Vinyl Chloride Monomer 150 lb Cylinders, Ton Containers, Railcars, Tank Cars, and Bullet Tanks.