GPS Safety Summary Reference No. : JIPS_MSP_OC-0004_JP_EN

GPS/JIPS Safety Summary
1. SUBSTANCE NAME
Vinyl acetate (CAS No. 108-05-4)

2. GENERAL STATEMENT
Vinyl acetate manufactured by our company is a highly reactive, colorless, clear liquid with adouble bond in the same molecule and is used for organic synthetic raw materials, polyvinyl
alcohol, emulsions, paint, etc.

3. CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Item
Chemical or genericnameTrade name
Synonyms
CAS No.
Other No.
Chemical Formula
Structual Formnula

Description
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl acetate monomer: VAM
108-05-4
Japan: Chemical Substances Control Law (2)-728
Japan: Industrial Safety and Health Act, existing chemical substance
C4H6O2
H3C
C

O

CH

CH2

O

Source/References

Section 3 of the SDS issued by Resonac Corporation

4. USES AND APPLICATIONS
Main uses

It is commonly used in vinyl acetate resin monomer, monomers forcopolymerization with ethylene, styrene, acrylate, methacrylate, etc.,
polyvinyl alcohol, bonding agent, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers,
synthetic fiber, gum-based material, etc. Our company products are usedin organic synthetic raw materials, polyvinyl alcohols, emulsions, andpaints.

5. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Vinyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid at ordinary temperature, having a sweet, aromatic odor. A
stabilizer (polymerization inhibitor) is added, but polymerization may begin due to light, etc. If no
stabilizer (polymerization inhibitor) is added, it will polymerize rapidly in air. Also, it is extremely
flammable, and when stored, the container should be sealed and tightly closed in a cool, wellventilated place.
Appearance
ColourOdour

LiquidColourlessaromatic odour
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Melting point/Boiling point
Flash point
Flammability
Explosive limits (vol %)Auto-ignition temperature
Vapour pressure
Density
Solubility in water
Partitioncoefficientnoctanol/water (Log Pow)
Viscosity
Other data

Sources/references-93.2 ℃ / 72.8 ℃-8 ℃ (Closed cup)
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
2.6 – 13.4 vol %402 ℃
120 hPa (at 20 ℃)
0.930 – 0.934 g/cm³ (at 20 ℃)
23 g/L (at 20℃)
0.73
0.43 cP (at 20℃)
Specific heat capacity 1.76 × 103 J/kg ℃(20℃) [0.42kcal/kg℃(20 ℃)]
Heat of polymerization 8.92 × 104 J/mol [21.3 kcal/mol]Heat of combustion
2.07 × 106 J/mol [495 kcal/mol]
Section 9 and 10 of the SDS issued by Resonac Corporation

6. HEALTH EFFECTS
Effect assessment
Acute toxicity (oral)
Acute toxicity (dermal)
Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas)
Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapours)
Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation,
Respiratory sensitisation
Skin sensitisation
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure,Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure,Specific target organ toxicity (repeatedexposure)
Aspiration hazard
Referencese

Results （GHS Hazard Classification）
Not classified
Not classified
Not applicable
Category 4 Harmful if inhaledClassification not possible
Category 2 Causes skin irritation
Category 2 Causes serious eye irritation
Classification not possible
Classification not possible
Category 2
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Category 2
Suspected of causing cancer
Classification not possible
Category 3 (Narcosis)
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)
May cause respiratory irritation
Category 2 (Respiratory system)
May cause damage to organs (respiratory
system) through prolonged or repeatedexposureClassification not possible
Section 2 and 11 of SDS issued by Resonac
Corporation• GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals): A system that classifies chemicals
according to the type and degree of hazards, labels the information, and provides safety data sheets according to
globally harmonized rules.
• Not applicable: Since the priority of physical state, chemical structure, chemical property, and hazard items used in
the GHS classification procedures does not fall under the category, it is not subject to the classification for the
category.

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GPS Safety Summary Reference No. : JIPS_MSP_OC-0004_JP_EN• Not classified: Sufficient information has been obtained to implement the GHS classification, and as a result of theclassification, it does not fall under any of the hazard categories specified in the GHS.
• Classification not possible : There is not enough information for GHS classification, and classification is not possible.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Effect assessment
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, shortterm (acute)Hazardous to the aquatic environment, longterm (chronic)
Hazardous to the ozone layer
Sources/references

Results （GHS Hazard Classification）
Category 2 Toxic to aquatic life
Category 3 Harmful to aquatic life with long
lasting effects
Classification not possible
Sections 2 and 12 of the SDS issued by
Resonac Corporation

Environmental fate/dynamics
Koc=6
Mobility in soil
Persistence/degradabili
Biodegradation test (2 weeks): Readily biodegradable.
ty
Bioaccumulation
BCF=3.16
potential
Estimated as low bioaccumulation potential.
Conclusion about
The criteria for persistent bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT; remaining
PBT/vPvB
persistently in the environment and possessing high bioaccumulation
potential and toxicity) and very persistent and very bioaccumulative(vPvB; remaining very persistently in the environment and possessing
very high bioaccumulation potential) chemicals are believed toinapplicable.
Sources/references
Sections 12 of the SDS issued by Resonac Corporation

8. EXPOSURE
DetalsOccupational exposures

Consumer exposures

Environmental
exposures

Exposure potentials through main uses
Although our company products are manufactured in closed, wellcontrolled, continuous processes, there is a potential for dermal or
inhalation exposure to operators during operation, in case ofmaintenance, sampling, or equipment failures (PROC 2).
During batch and other process operations, there is a potential fordermal and inhalation exposure to operators during maintenance,
sampling, filling, emptying, and equipment failure (PROC 4).
There is a potential for dermal and inhalation exposure in operators
during blending/mixing operation in batches in the formulation andmanufacture of articles (PROC 5).
There is a potential for dermal or inhalation exposure in operators
during the transfer of substances or preparations from a ship or largecapacity container in the dedicated facility, in association withdust/vapor/aerosol generation, spillage, cleaning of the equipment, etc.
(PROC 8b).
Our company product is not used directly by general consumers. The
vinyl acetate monomer remaining in the vinyl acetate resin may be
exposed to the consumer.
Since our company products are typically manufactured and used inclosed processes, their emission to the environment is limited. The
material is a liquid with a high vapor pressure, and it may be released
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Precautions

from its compounding process mainly into the atmospheric and water
environment (ERC2).
If released to the environment, it is likely to be distributed to andrapidly degrade in the atmosphere.
If there is a possibility of exposure in other uses, take appropriate
measures with reference to recommended risk management measures.

9. RISK MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended risk management measures can minimize risks to workers, consumers, and theenvironment from Section 8 exposure scenarios.
DetalsWorkerConsumer
Enviaronment

Special notes(emergency measuresin case of leakage, etc.)

Risk management recommendations
Technical measures
Handle with protective equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical,
ventilation, and lighting equipment. Take action to prevent static
discharge, which is an ignition source. Install facilities for eye and bodywashing near the handling place.
Local exhaust and general ventilation
In the manufacturing processes of closed system, perform
maintenance sampling in a generally well-ventilated room. Use local
exhaust ventilation when blending, mixing, and transferring thisproduct.
Permissible concentration
For the product, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) has published the time-weighted average (TLVTWA) of 10 ppm (35 mg/m3) and the short-term exposure limit (TLVSTEL) of 15 ppm (53 mg/m3). Manage and control the concentration
below these values.
Protective equipment
During operation, wear respiratory protection (mask with a collection
rate of 95% or higher) and rubber gloves (APF20 [protection rate 95%])
to avoid contact with the skin, and wear eye protection (safety
goggles) or face shield to avoid eye irritation. In addition, use
protective clothing, boots, and apron that have undergone
electrostatic removal or antistatic treatment according to the usage
condition.
Precautions
The operation manager should educate operators about the selectionof appropriate protective equipment, proper usage method, and control
method of the work site.
This product is not used directly by general consumers.
Install appropriate wastewater treatment facilities and exhaust gas
treatment facilities. In addition, take measures to prevent leakage, andpay attention to periodic confirmation of discharge volume, daily
control, and handling.
Precautions to human body, protective equipment, and emergency
measures
Wear protective equipment during operation to prevent inhalation, eyeor face contact, and skin adhesion. In case of a massive leakage,
immediately evacuate the surrounding personnel and ventilate thearea. Prohibit unauthorized persons from entering the area where
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leakage occurred by using a rope to secure the area. Immediately
remove ignition sources from the vicinity, and prepare suitable
extinguishing media.
Environmental precautions
Take care not to discharge the leaked product into rivers, etc., andaffect the environment.
Precautions

For normal handling, emergency response, disposal, and transportation
control measures, refer to sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14 of the SDS
issued by Resonac Corporation.

10. STATE AGENCY REVIEW
Hazard assessment
Situations of review
International Chemical Safety International Chemical Safety CardICSC: 0347
Cards
https://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.display?p_lang=en&p_ca
rd_id=0347&p_version=2
OECD HPVnone
NITE-CHRIP （ NITE Chemical https://www.nite.go.jp/en/chem/chrip/chrip_search/srhInput
Risk Information Platform）
GHS Classification Results by https://www.nite.go.jp/chem/english/ghs/19-mhlw-2087e.html
the Japanese Government

11. REGULATORY INFORMATION／GHS CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING INFORMATION
Regulatory information only in Japan
Applicable laws
Regulatory situations
Act on the Regulation of
Manufacture and Evaluationof Chemical Substances

Excluding priority assessment chemical substances（Article 2-5 of
the Act）

Industrial Safety and
Health Act

Dangerous or Harmful Substances Subject to Be Indicated theirNames（Article 57 Paragraph (1) of the Act, Article 18 item(ⅰ)
and item(ⅱ) appended Table No. 9 of the Enforcement Order）
Dangerous Substances：flammable substances（appended table1
item 4 of Enforcement Order）
Guidelines for the Prevention of Health Impairment, Publishedsubstances（Article 28-3 of the Act, Ministry of Health, Labor andWelfare Guidelines）
Dangerous Articles and Harmful Substances Whose Names, etc.
Should Be Notified（Article 57-2 of the Act, Article 18-2 item(ⅰ)
and item(ⅱ) appended Table No. 9 of the Enforcement Order）
Carcinogenic substance（Article 577-2, paragraph 3 of the
Enforcement Order）

Poisonous and Deleterious
Substances Control Act

Not notifiable substances

Fire Service Act

Category IV inflammable liquids, Class Ⅰ petroleum, non-watersoluble liquids (Article 2, Paragraph 7 of the Act, Hazardous
Substances, Annexed Table 1, Class 4)
Possible Hazardous Air Pollutants（Central Environment Council
9th Report）

Air Pollution Control Act

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Act on Prevention of Marine
Pollution and Maritime
Disaster
Ship Safety Act

Civil Aeronautics Act

Port Regulations Act

Road ActAct on Control of Export,
Import and Others ofSpecified Hazardous Wastes
and Other Wastes（Basel
Law）

Volatile organic compound, Article 2 paragraph 4 of the Act（Notice from Ministry of the Environment to prefectures）
Hazardous materials (Enforcement Ordinance Appended Table 14)
Hazardous liquid substances (Class Y substances) (Appended
Table 1 of the Enforcement Ordinance)
Flammable liquids（Article 3 of Regulations for the Carriage andStorage of Dangerous Goods in Ship, Cabinet Order Concerning theControl of Hazardous Materials appended Table 1）
Flammable liquid（Article 194 of the Enforcement Ordinance,
Cabinet Order Concerning the Control of Hazardous Materials
appended Table 1）
Hazardous materials（inflammable liquids） (Article 21-2 of theAct, Article 12 of Enforcement Ordinance, Notification of the
Enforcement Regulations of the Port Regulations Act specifying
the types of hazardous materials)
Restrictions on vehicle traffic（Article 19-13 of the Enforcement
Ordinance, Appended Table 2 of Notification No.12 of Japan
Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency）
Hazardous substances contained in waste（Article 2 paragraph 1
item 1-a of the Act, June 18, 2018 Ordinance of the Ministry of
the Environment No. 12）

Act on Confirmation, etc. of
Release Amounts of SpecificChemical Substances in theEnvironment and Promotionof Improvements to theManagement Thereof ( Law
concerning Pollutant
Release and Transfer
Register / PRTR)Class I designated chemical substance（Article 2-2 of the Act,
Enforcement Ordinance Article 1 Appended Table 1）（100%）

UN classification
UN No.

3
UN1301 VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED

Hazards
Physical hazards

Classification results (hazard information)
Flammable liquids, Category 2
Self-reactive substances and mixtures, Type G
Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapours), Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), Category 3,
Narcosis
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), Category 3,
Respiratory tract irritation
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2,
respiratory system

Health hazards

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Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute),
Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic),
Category 3

Labelling Information
Hazard pictograms (GHS)

Signal word (GHS)
Hazard statements (GHS)

DangerHighly flammable liquid and vapour. (H225)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
Harmful if inhaled. (H332)
May cause respiratory irritation. (H335)
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. (H336)
Suspected of causing genetic defects. (H341)
Suspected of causing cancer. (H351)
May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) throughprolonged or repeated exposure. (H373)
Toxic to aquatic life. (H401)
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (H412)

12. CONTACT INFORMATION
Company
Address
Departments
Tel. / Fax

Resonac Corporation
1-9-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6606 Japan
Olefins & Derivatives Business Unit Organic Chemicals Department+81-3-5470-3545/ +81-3-5533-7922

13. DATE OF ISSUE / REVISION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Date of issue: December 27, 2022
Revisions:
Date of revision
Revised section
December 27, 2022 6, 10, 13
January 1, 2023
3, 6, 11-13

Revised item
update to the latest information
update to the latest information

Version
Rev.2
Rev.3

The contents are based on the safety data sheet (SDS) created on January 1, 2023.
Special instructions: none

14. DISCLAIMER
The safety summary is part of the effort for the voluntary management of chemical substance inthe chemical industry (GPS/JIPS: Japan Initiative of Product Stewardship). The purpose of thesafety summary is to provide information on the safe handling of the product as an overview andnot to provide professional information, such as the risk evaluation process and its impact onhuman health and the environment. This document is not meant to serve as an alternative to risk
evaluation, such as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or a Chemical Safety Report (CSR). This safetysummary is being written as accurately as possible based on data such as laws, materials, andinformation available at the time of publication, but it does not include all data. It does notguarantee anything.

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