**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 108-05-4 |Vinyl acetate | ca. 100 | 203-545-4 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases: 11 40
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.Possible
risks of irreversible effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns.
Skin:
May cause mild skin irritation. Material evaporates quickly from
open skin. However, it may cause burns if trapped under clothing.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in
the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and
pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis
and possible destruction and/or ulceration.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn
if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can
spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May
accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its
own vapors. Polymerizes readily if not inhibited; heat can initiate
reaction.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or
alcohol-resistant foam. Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use water
spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do
NOT use straight streams of water. Use water only in flooding
quantities as fog.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to
reduce vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond
containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and
explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or
vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard
contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Keep away from
polymerization catalysts. Storage for long periods is not
recommended.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Ventilation
fans and other electrical service must be non-sparking and have an
explosion-proof design.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 108-05-4:
United Kingdom, OES - TWA: 10 ppm TWA; 36 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, OES - STEL: 20 ppm STEL; 72 mg/m3 STEL
Belgium - TWA: 10 ppm VLE; 36 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 15 ppm VLE; 54 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 10 ppm VME; 30 mg/m3 VME
Germany: 10 ppm TWA; 36 mg/m3 TWA
Malaysia: 10 ppm TWA; 35 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 18 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 10 ppm VLA-ED; 36 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 15 ppm VLA-EC; 54 mg/m3 VLA-EC
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: sweetish odor - sharp odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 85 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 0.43 cP·s@20 deg C
Boiling Point: 72-73 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -93 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 798.8 deg F ( 426.00 deg C)
Flash Point: 17.6 deg F ( -8.00 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2.6
Explosion Limits, upper: 14.0
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: .9340
Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
Molecular Weight: 86.0408
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Peroxide formation
may occur in containers that have been opened and remain in storage.
May form explosive peroxides. May polymerize.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, ammonia, nitric acid, peroxides, sulfuric acid,
alliphatic amines, ozone, oleum, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric
acid, ethyleneimine, ethylene diamine, nonoxidizing mineral acids,
alkanolamines.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 108-05-4: AK0875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 108-05-4: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1550 ppm/4H; Inhalation,
rabbit: LC50 = 2500 ppm/4H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 11400 mg/m3/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1600 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2900 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = 2335 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Vinyl acetate -
ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 31.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish:
Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 31.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish:
Goldfish: LC50 = 31.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedWater flea EC50 = 52.0
mg/L; 24 Hr.; Unspecified
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
USA RQ: CAS# 108-05-4: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 108-05-4: 2
Canada
CAS# 108-05-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 108-05-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 108-05-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 5/19/1999 Revision #4 Date: 2/25/2004
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damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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