EC safety data sheet

Trade name: Vinyl acetate Monomer

Current version : 6.1.0, issued: 02.04.2014 Replaced version: 6.0.0, issued: 15.01.2014 Region: GB

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Trade name
Vinyl acetate Monomer
Substance name vinyl acetate
REACH registration no. 01-2119471301-50
Identification numbers
CAS no. 108-05-4
EC no. 203-545-4
Index no. 607-023-00-0
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Uses by workers in industrial settings
Manufacture
Poly mer production
Reference to relevant exposure scenarios
For an overview of the exact titles of the relevant exposure scenarios please refer to section 16 of this SDS.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Address
HELM AG
Nordkanalstraße 28
D-20097 Hamburg
Telephone no. +49(0)40 / 2375-0
Fax no. +49(0)40 / 2375-1845
Information provided by / telephone
Telephone: +49(0)40 / 23750 Fax: +49(0)40 / 23751845
Advice on Safety Data Sheet
SDB@HELMAG.COM

1.4 Emergency telephone number

For medical advice (in German and English):
+49 (0)551 192 40 (Giftinformationszentrum Nord)
In case of transport incidents and other emergencies (advice in German and English):
+44 (0) 1235 239 670 (NCEC, National Chemical Emergency Centre)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Acute Tox. 4; H332
Aquatic Chronic 3; H412
Carc. 2; H351
Flam. Liq. 2; H225
STOT SE 3; H335
Classification in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.3; R40
F; R11
Xi; R37
Xn; R20
Note Specific concentration lim its M-factor (acute) M-factor
(chronic)
D - - -
Full text for the notes: pls. see section 16 “Notes relating to the identif ication, classif ication and labelling of substances ((EC) No
1272/2008, Annex VI)”.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation)

Product identifier
108-05-4 (vinyl acetate)

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Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
2.3 Other hazards
PBT assessment
The product is not considered to be a PBT.
vPvB assessment
The product is not considered to be a vPvB.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Chem ical characterization
Substance name vinyl acetate
Formula C4H6O2
Molecular w eight 86.09
Description Stabilized w ith hydrochinone (3-5 ppm)
Identification numbers
CAS no. 108-05-4
EC no. 203-545-4
Index no. 607-023-00-0
3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable. The product is not a mixture.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
After inhalation
Ensure supply of fresh air. In case of breathing difficulties give oxygen. In case of respiratory arrest induce breathing with a
respiratory devic e. Seek medical advice. Call a doctor immediately.
After skin contact
Rinse w ith plenty of water. Seek medical attention.
After eye contact
In case of contact w ith eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
After ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Call a doctor immediately.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
If swallowed, in the event of vomiting, risk of product entering the lungs. Administer approximately 0.3 litres paraffin oil oral. If
swallowed, flush stomach.

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measure s

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide; Foam; Dry chemical extinguisher
Unsuitable extinguishing media
High pow er water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In the event of fir e, the follow ing can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measure s

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
Use personal protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation.
For emergency responders
No data available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) - see Section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Pick up w ith absorbent material (e.g. kieselguhr). When picked up, treat material as prescribed under heading "Disposal
considerations".
6.4 Reference to other sections
No data available.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Product inherent handling risks must be minimised taking the appropriate measures for protection and preventive actions. The
working process should be designed to rule out the release of hazardous substances or skin contact as far it is possible by the state
of the art. Product vapours may poly merize in vent holes and flame arrestors, leading to plugging.
General protective and hygiene measures
Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Do not
inhale vapours.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Take precautionary measures against static charges. Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. Vapours can form
an explosiv e mixture with air. Heating up leads to increase of pressure - danger of bursting. Cool tank w hen heated (poly merisation
hazard).

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures and storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed, cool and dry. Protect from light.
Recommended storage temperature
Value < 30 °C
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Advice on storage assembly
Do not store together with: Alkalis; Acids; Oxidizing agents; inflammatory substances; oxidizing substances; explosive substances
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No data available.

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SECTION 8: Exposure control s/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit values
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
List of approved workplace exposure lim its (WELs) / EH40
Vinyl acetate
STEL 10 ppm 35.2 mg/m³
t ru
e
TWA 5 ppm 17.6 mg/m³

DNEL and PNEC values

DNEL values (worker)

No Substance name CAS / EC no
Route of exposure Exposure time Effect Value
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4
203-545-4
dermal Long term (chronic) systemic 0.42 mg/kg/day
inhalational Short term (acut) systemic 35.2 mg/m³
inhalational Short term (acut) local 35.2 mg/m³
inhalational Long term (chronic) systemic 17.6 mg/m³
0
inhalational Long term (chronic) local 17.6 mg/m³
PNEC values
No Substance name CAS / EC no
ecological compartment Type Value
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4
203-545-4
water fresh water 0.016 mg/l
water marine w ater 0.0016 mg/l
water Aqua intermittent 0.126 mg/l
water fresh water sediment 0.067 mg/kg
water marine w ater sediment 0.0067 mg/kg
soil - 0.0035 mg/kg
0
sewage treatment plant - 6 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
No data available.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Breathing apparatus in the event of aerosol or mist formation. In case of insufficient ventilation or long-term effect use breathing
apparatus.
Respirator A
Eye / face protection
Tightly fitting safety glasses (EN 166).
Hand protection
Use protectiv e gloves (DIN EN 374). Before use, the protective gloves should be tested in any case for its specific work-station
suitability (i.e. mechanical resistance, product compatibility and antistatic properties). Adhere to the manufacturer ’s instructions and
information relating to the use, storage, care and replacement of protectiv e gloves. Protective gloves shall be replaced immediately
when physically damaged or worn. Design operations thus to avoid permanent use of protective gloves.
Appropriate Material butyl rubber
Material thickness 0.5 mm
Breakthrough time >= 120 min.
Other
light protective clothing, anti-static
Environmental exposure controls
No data available.

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SECTION 9: Physi cal and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form /Colour
liquid
270
colourless
10

Odour
100
sweetish
Odour threshold
No data available
pH value
No data available
Boiling point / boiling range
Value 72.7 °C
Reference pressure 101.3 kPa
Source72. 7
ECHA
Melting point / melting range
Value -93.2 °C
Source- 93
.2
ECHA
Decomposition point / decomposition range
No data available
Flash point
Value -8 °C
Method closed cup
Source-8
ECHA
Auto-ignition temperature
Value 402 °C
Source402
ECHA
Oxidising properties
No data available
Explosive properties
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
Lower flammability or explosive limits
Value 2.6 % vol
Source2. 6
ECHA 40

Upper flammability or explosive lim its

Value 13.4 % vol
Source13. 4
ECHA 40

Vapour pressure
Value 113 hPa
Reference temperature 20 °C
Source113
ECHA
Vapour density
No data available
Evaporation rate
No data available
Relative density
No data available
Density
Value 0.93 g/cm³
Reference temperature 20 °C
Source0. 93
ECHA

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Solubility in w ater
Value 20 g/l
Reference temperature 20 °C
Source 20
ECHA
Solubility(ies)
No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
log Pow 0.73
Reference temperature 25 °C
Source ECHA 0. 73

Viscosity
Value 0.42 - 0.43 mPa*s
Reference temperature 20 °C
Type dynamic
Source
10
ECHA 0. 42

9.2 Other information

Other inform ation
No data available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (See section 7).
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Reactions with acids, alkalies and oxidizing agents. If heating up poly merisation. Formation of explosive gas/air mixtures. Reactions
with light metals. Reactions with amines.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Peroxides; Oxidizing agents; Reducing agents; strong acids; strong bases
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
None if stored, handled and transported properly.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute oral toxicity
No data available
Acute derm al toxicity
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
LD50 7440 mg/kg bodyw eight
Species rabbit
Source Lk. 6
866
ECHA
Acute inhalational toxicity
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Species rabbit
Method OECD 404
Source ECHA
Evaluation
Lk. 8
973
non-irritant

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Serious eye dam age/irritation

No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Species rabbit
Method OECD 405
Source ECHA
Evaluation
Lk. 8
973
non-irritant
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Route of exposure Skin
Species mouse
Method OECD 429
Source ECHA
Evaluation
Lk. 3
647 Lk. 8
983
non-sensitizing
Germ cell mutagenicity
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Source ECHA
Evaluation/classif ication Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Lk. 3
661

Reproduction toxicity
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Source ECHA
Evaluation/classif ication Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Lk. 3
661

Carcinogenicity
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Method OECD 453
Source ECHA
Evaluation/classif ication
Lk. 9
062
Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are met.
STOT-single exposure
No data available
STOT-repeated exposure
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Route of exposure oral
Species mouse
Method OECD 408
Source ECHA
Evaluation/classif ication Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met.
Route of exposure inhalational
Species mouse
Method OECD 453
Source ECHA
Evaluation/classif ication Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Lk. 3
661

Aspiration hazard
No data available

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SECTION 12: Ecologi cal information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish (acute)
No data available
Toxicity to fish (chronic)
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
NOEC 0.551 mg/l
Duration of exposure 34 day(s)
Species Pimephales promelas
Method OECD 210
Source
NO EC
ECHA
Toxicity to Daphnia (acute)
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
EC50 12.6 mg/l
Duration of exposure 48 h
Species Daphnia magna
Method OECD 202
Source
Lk. 9
025
ECHA
Toxicity to Daphnia (chronic)
No data available
Toxicity to algae (acute)
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
EC50 12.7 mg/l
Duration of exposure 72 h
Species Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
Method OECD 201
Source
Lk. 9
025
ECHA
Toxicity to algae (chronic)
No data available
Bacteria toxicity
No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
Type BOD
Value 90 %
Duration 14 d
Method OECD 301 C
Source ECHA
Evaluation readily biodegradable
U_906

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioconcentration factor (BCF)
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
BCF 3.16
Method Calculation model used (Q)SAR
Source ECHA
3. 16

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
log Pow 0.73
Reference temperature 25 °C
Source ECHA 0. 73

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12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil
No Substance name CAS no. EC no.
1 vinyl acetate 108-05-4 203-545-4
log Koc 1.38
Method QSAR
Source ECHA 1. 38

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT assessment The product is not considered to be a PBT.
Lk. 1
610
vPvB assessment
Lk. 1
611
The product is not considered to be a vPvB.

12.6 Other adverse effects

No data available.
12.7 Other information
Other inform ation
U_9000
Do not discharge into the drains or waters and do not store on public depositories.

SECTION 13: Di sposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement w ith the
regional w aste dis posal company.
Packaging
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed off as product waste. Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 Transport ADR/RID/ADN
Class 3
Classification code F1
Packing group II
Hazard identification no. 339
UN number UN1301
Technical name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
Tunnel restriction code D/E
Label 3

14.2 Transport IMDG

Class 3
Packing group II
UN number UN1301
Proper shipping name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
EmS F-E+S-D
Label 3
14.3 Transport ICAO-TI / IATA
Class 3
Packing group II
UN number UN1301
Proper shipping name Vinyl acetate, stabilized
Label 3
14.4 Other information
No data available.
14.5 Environmental hazards
Information on environmental hazards, if relevant, please see 14.1 - 14.3.
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Product name Vinyl acetate
Pollution category Y

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Ship type 3

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU regulations

Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances
Remarks Annex I, part 2, category 7 b
National regulations

National chemical inventories

EINECS/ELINCS ( European listed
Community)
TSCA (USA) listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada) DSL listed
MITI/ENCS (Japan) listed
ECL (Corea) listed
AICS (Australia) listed
IECSC / NEPA (China) listed
PICCS (Philippines) listed
NZIoC (New Zealand) listed
CSNN (Taiw an) listed
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
No data available.

SECTION 16: Other information

Sources of key data used to compile the data sheet:
EC Directive 67/548/EC resp. 1999/45/EC as amended in each case.
Regulation ( EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), 1272/2008 (CLP) as amended in each case.
EC Directives 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU
National Threshold Limit Values of the corresponding countries as amended in each case.
Transport regulations according to ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA as amended in each case.
The data sources used to determine physical, toxic and ecotoxic data, are indicated directly in the corresponding chapter.
Full text of the R-, H- and EUH- phrases drawn up in sections 2 and 3 (provided not already drawn up in these sections)
R11 Highly flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Notes relating to the identification, classification and labelling of substances and mixtures ((EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI)
D Certain substances which are susceptible to spontaneous polymerisation or decomposition are
generally placed on the market in a stabilised form. It is in this form that they are listed in Part 3.
How ever, such substances are sometimes placed on the market in a non-stabilised form. In this
case, the supplier must state on the label the name of the substance followed by the words ‘non-
stabilised’.
List of existing exposition scenarios
ES001 Poly merisation - industrial use
Department issuing safety data sheet
UMCO Umw elt Consult GmbH
Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 183 , D-21107 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 40 / 79 02 36 300 Fax: +49 40 / 79 02 36 357 e-mail: umco@umco.de
This information is based on our present state of know ledge and experience.
The security data sheet describes products w ith a view to the security requirements.
How ever, it should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties and shall not establish a legally valid relationship.

Alterations/supplements:
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Alterations to the previous edition are marked in the left-hand margin.

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