VINYL ACETATE

esters, carboxylic, aliphatic 

ACETIC ACID VINYL ESTER; ETHENYL ACETATE; 1-ACETOXYETHYLENE; ACETOXYETHYLENE; ACETIC ACID ETHENYL ESTER; VINYL A MONOMER; ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER; ACETIC ACID, ETHENYL ESTER; VINYL ACETATE, INHIBITED; ACETOXYETHENE; UN 1301; C4H6O2

Emergency Overview 

Color:  colorless 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: liquid

Odor:  sweet odor 

Health Hazards:  respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, central nervous system depression, suspect cancer hazard (in animals) 

Physical Hazards:  Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Electrostatic charges may be generated by flow, agitation, etc. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or explode. 

Short Term:  irritation, lack of sense of smell, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, loss of coordination 

Long Term:  fatigue, sleep disturbances, emotional disturbances, effects on the brain, cancer 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  irritation 

Short Term:  irritation (possibly severe) 

Long Term:  irritation 

Short Term:  vomiting, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, emotional disturbances, loss of coordination, unconsciousness 

Long Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

MAY CONTAIN HYDROQUINONE OR DIPHENYLAMINE AS AN INHIBITOR 

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. 

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. 

For ingestion, consider gastric lavage and activated charcoal slurry. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion. 

alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray. 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective. 

Reduce vapors with water spray. 

Trap spilled material at bottom in deep water pockets, excavated holding areas or within sand bag barriers. Dike for later disposal. Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect with absorbent into suitable container. 

Cover with absorbent sheets, spill-control pads or pillows. Neutralize. Collect with absorbent into suitable container. Absorb with activated carbon. Remove trapped material with suction hoses. Collect spilled material using mechanical equipment. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA). 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding required. Protect from physical damage. Store outside or in a detached building. Store with flammable liquids. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Store in a tightly closed container. Containers must have overpressure release device. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Monitor inhibitor content. Avoid exposure to low temperatures or freezing. Notify State Emergency Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303 requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355 Part B). 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 40 ppm Any air-purifying half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. 100 ppm Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). 200 ppm Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. 4000 ppm Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 

alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform, organic solvents 

Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with air, light, water or storage and use above room temperature. Closed containers may rupture violently. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 

oxidizing materials, 

VINYL ACETATE: ACIDS (STRONG): May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALKALIES (STRONG): May initiate exothermic polymerization. ALUMINA: Possible vigorous reaction. 2-AMINOETHANOL: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. CHLOROSULFONIC ACID: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. DIBENZOYL PEROXIDE + ETHYL ACETATE: Possible ignition or explosion. ETHYLENE DIAMINE: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. ETHYLENEIMINE: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. HYDROCHLORIC ACID: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. HYDROFLUORIC ACID: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. NITRIC ACID: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. OLEUM: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. OZONE: Explosive compounds may be formed. PEROXIDES: May initiate exothermic polymerization. SILICA GEL: Possible vigorous reaction. SULFURIC ACID: Temperature and pressure increase in closed container.

oxides of carbon 

Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon.

May polymerize. Avoid contact with heat, light, air, water or incompatible materials. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

In one experiment, rats exposed by inhalation showed an increased incidence of nasal cavity tumors. 

Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects. 

VINYL ACETATE: Inhalation of vapor concentrations of 20 ppm caused irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat and olfactory fatigue; 22 ppm caused coughing, hoarseness, and dyspnea; 72 ppm caused irritation to the upper respiratory tract, with dryness of the throat; and 284 ppm caused a very sore throat and coughing High concentrations may affect the central nervous system, resulting in narcosis with dizziness and confusion.

VINYL ACETATE: The results of an epidemiologic study of 21 workers with an average of 15 years exposure indicate prolonged exposure to 5-10 ppm produced no serious chronic effects Chronic exposure has been reported to cause irritability, neurosis, fatigue, insomnia, sexual weakness, encephalopathy, weakness, vertigo, and polyneuritis in humans Inhalation of 0.68 ppm for 24 hours resulted in hepatic changes in rats; 20 ppm for 4 months resulted in emphysema, lung atelectases, disturbances in blood circulation and functions of the central nervous system, hypophysis and adrenal gland; and 1000 ppm for 3 months resulted in reduced body weight, rhinitis, nasal mucosal and tracheal metaplasia, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis In another experiment on rats, there was an increased incidence of nasal cavity tumors observed.

VINYL ACETATE Direct contact with the liquid may cause irritation, with redness, pain, blistering, and defatting of tissue.

VINYL ACETATE Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis and blistering.

VINYL ACETATE: Vapor concentration of 72 ppm may cause irritation with blinking, redness, pain, and lacrimation A drop applied to rabbit eyes caused slight transient injury, rated 2 on a scale of 1-10 after 24 hours Contact with 0.5 ml resulted in severe irritation and mild corneal burns in rabbits A human case of a burn was reported to have returned to normal within 48 hours.

VINYL ACETATE: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause conjunctivitis Prolonged exposure to vapor concentrations of 22 ppm caused intolerable eye irritation.

VINYL ACETATE: Ingestion of this substance may cause sore throat, abdominal pain, and vomiting Exposure to large doses may affect the nervous system, with dizziness, weakness, irritability, and narcosis.

VINYL ACETATE Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

Germany Water Classification 

REACH List of Substances on Community Rolling Action Plan - Reg. (EU) No. 1907/2006 

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