Vinyl acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H313, H332, H335, H351, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Clear sweet Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. Sensitivity to light. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H332 - Harmful if inhaled H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use 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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity