Contact can irritate and burn the eyes and skin, and breathing vapor can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, leading to coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Chronic exposure may cause concentration and memory problems. It is used in making polyvinyl resins. Acute exposure to vinyl acetate can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and skin, and cause shortness of breath. High levels can cause fatigue, irritability and dizziness.
Prolonged contact can blister and burn the skin.