VINYL ACETATE (MONOMER)
ICSC: 0347 |
Acetic acid ethenyl ester 1-Acetoxyethylene Acetic acid vinyl ester C4H6O2 / CH3COOCH=CH2 Molecular mass: 86.1 ICSC # 0347 | CAS # 108-05-4 RTECS # AK0875000 UN # 1301 EC # 607-023-00-0 March 13, 1995 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Highly flammable. | NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. | 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. | 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. Minor burns. | Safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Drowsiness. Headache. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. | Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Dry. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized. | Note: D F symbol R: 11 S: 2-16-23-29-33 UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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ENVIRONMENTAL | The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. | |||
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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.
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: | Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values. |
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