Description

Vinyl acetate is primarily used as a monomer in the production of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol, Vinyl acetate is also used as a raw material in the production of other chemicals, in adhesives, water-basedpaints, nonwoven textile fibers, textile sizings and finishes, paper coatings, inks, films, and lacquers.

Key Spec Table

CAS #	EC Number	Hill Formula	Molar Mass
108-05-4	203-545-4	C₄H₆O₂	86.09 g/mol

Description
Catalogue Number	803184
Synonyms	Acetic acid vinyl ester

 

Product Information
CAS number	108-05-4
EC index number	607-023-00-0
EC number	203-545-4
Hill Formula	C₄H₆O₂
Molar Mass	86.09 g/mol
HS Code	2915 32 00

Applications
Application	Vinyl acetate (stabilised) for synthesis. CAS 108-05-4, pH 7 (20 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

 

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point	71 – 73 °C (1013 hPa)
Density	0.93 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit	2.6 – 13.4 %(V)
Flash point	-8 °C
Ignition temperature	385 °C
Melting Point	-93.2 °C
pH value	7 (20 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure	113 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility	20 g/l

 

Toxicological Information
LD 50 oral	LD50 Rat 2900 mg/kg
LD 50 dermal	LD50 Rabbit 2335 mg/kg

Hazard Statement(s)	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 Statement(s)	P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal Word	Danger
RTECS	AK0875000
Storage class	3 Flammable liquids
WGK	WGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal	3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.

 

Safety Information
Categories of danger	highly flammable, harmful, irritant, carcinogenic

 

Storage and Shipping Information
Storage	Store below +30°C.

 

Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID	UN 1301 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR	UN 1301 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code	UN 1301 , 3, II

Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)	≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)	0.931 – 0.933
Identity (IR)	passes test
The material is stabilised with hydroquinone. At time of analytical testing a content of >1 ppm stabiliser was determined.