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VINYL ACETATE (MONOMER)
ICSC: 0347
Peer-Review Status: 13.03.1995 Validated
Acetic acid ethenyl ester
1-Acetoxyethylene
Acetic acid vinyl ester 
CAS #: 108-05-4 RTECS #: AK0875000
UN #: 1301
EC #: 607-023-00-0
EINECS #: 203-545-4
 		    Formula: C4H6O2 / CH3COOCH=CH2
Molecular mass: 86.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Highly flammable.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Use AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!   
Inhalation Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness. Blisters.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Drowsiness. Headache.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.   
EC Classification
Symbol: F; R: 11; S: (2)-16-23-29-33; Note: D 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1301.
NFPA Code: H2; F3; R2.  		Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Dry. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS MOBILE LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. 

Chemical dangers
The substance may readily polymerize due to warming or under the influence of light or peroxides. This generates fire or explosion hazard. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; 15 ppm as STEL; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3A; (DFG 2004). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in tissue lesions. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 72°C
Melting point: -93°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2.5
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 11.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Flash point: -8°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-13.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.73   		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Other melting points: -100°C.
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
The stabilizing quality of hydroquinone is limited to 60 days.
For prolonged storage, another inhibitor, such as diphenylamine, is recommended.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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