Vinyl acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302+H312, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H351, H361, H413

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001235 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H331 - Toxic if inhaled H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life H340 - May cause genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or 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 P233 - Keep container tightly closed 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 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

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 hazards which do not result in classification

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

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity