Vinyl acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H319, H332, H335, H351, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Category 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation 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. 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. P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing fumes, mist, spray, vapors. P264 - Wash skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Category 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H statements : see section 16