Product Identification

Product Name

Vinyl acetate

Synonyms

(2-Pyridyl)methanamine
(2-Pyridylmethyl)amine
1-Acetoxyethylene
2-Picolylamine
2-Pyridinemethanamine
2-Pyridinylmethylamine
a-(Aminomethyl)pyridine
Acetic acid, ethenyl ester
Acetic acid, vinyl ester
Ethenyl acetate
Vinyl ethanoate

CAS

108-05-4

CAS

3731-51-9

Formula

C4H6O2

Formula

C6H8N2

Molecular Weight

86.09

Molecular Weight

108.14

EINECS

203-545-4

EINECS

223-090-5

RTECS

AK0875000

RTECS

US1840000

RTECS Class

Other

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant

Merck

12,10130

Beilstein/Gmelin

1209327

Beilstein/Gmelin

108054

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-00176

Beilstein Reference

5-22-09-00232

EC Index Number

607-023-00-0

EC Class

corrosive

EC Class

Highly flammable

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear yellow brown liquid.

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid with an initial pleasant, fruity odor, which quickly becomes sharp and irritating.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Solubility in water

Very soluble

Melting Point

-100

Melting Point

81

Boiling Point

72.3

Boiling Point

197

Vapor Pressure

100 (25 C)

Vapor Pressure

0.75 (20 C)

Density

0.932 g/cm3 (20 C)

Density

1.0583 g/cm3 (20 C)

pKa/pKb

5.30 (pKb)

Partition Coefficient

-.4

Partition Coefficient

.73

Heat Of Vaporization

34.4 kJ/mol

Heat Of Vaporization

43.9 kJ/mol

Heat Of Combustion

-1931 kJ/mol

Usage

In polymerized form for plastic masses, films, and lacquers.

Vapor Density

3

Saturation Concentration

10.9% at 20 C

Odor threshold

0.12 ppm

Refractive Index

1.39258 (20 C)

Refractive Index

1.5465 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 immediately.

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 to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Inhalation

Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.

Skin

Causes skin burns.

Skin

Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.

Skin

Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Causes eye burns.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. SPEEDY ACTION IS CRITICAL!

Handling and Storage

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.

Storage

Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.

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. Avoid contact with 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.

Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.

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.

Skin

May cause mild skin irritation. Material evaporates quickly from open skin. However, it may cause burns if trapped under clothing.

Eyes

Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.

Ingestion

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Hazards

When heated to decomposition, it burns and emits acrid fumes. Highly dangerous when exposed to heat, flames or oxidizers; explosion hazard with strong acids and strong oxidizers. Incompatible with alumina, oxidizing materials, 2-aminoethanol, chlorosulfonic acid; ethyleneimine; 36% hydrochloric acid; 48.7% hydrofluoric acid; 70% nitric acid; oleum; 96% sulfuric acid; ethylene diamine; peroxides and silica gel. Avoid light or any polymerizing initiator. Hazardous polymerization can be initiated by organic and inorganic peroxides; azo compounds; redox systems (including organometallic components); light; and high energy radiation.

Hazards

Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

EC Risk Phrase

R 11 40

EC Risk Phrase

R 34

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

EC Safety Phrase

S 9 16 33

UN (DOT)

1301

UN (DOT)

1760

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

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

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

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.

Exposure Effects

Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration.

Exposure limit(s)

TLV: 10,A3 ppm; 35,A3 mg/m3 (as TWA); 15,A3 ppm; 53,A3mg/m3 (as STEL) (ACGIH 1994-1995). NIOSH REL: C 4 ppm (15 mg/m3) 15-minute

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

-8

Flash Point

90

Autoignition

426

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible Liquid. Can form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. 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.

Upper exp. limit

14

Lower exp. limit

2.6

Fire Potential

Extremely flammable liquid.

Fire Potential

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment.

Small spills/leaks

Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code

1

Disposal Code

5

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May polymerize.

Incompatibilities

Strong acids, ammonia, nitric acid, peroxides, sulfuric acid, alliphatic amines, ozone, oleum, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, ethyleneimine, ethylene diamine, nonoxidizing mineral acids, alkanolamines.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Combustion may produce irritants and toxic gases.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1301

UN Number

1760

Hazard Class

3

Hazard Class

8

Packing Group

I; II; III

Packing Group

II

HS Code

2915 32 00

HS Code

2933 39 99