Vinyl acetate
Synonyms
Acetic acid, ethenyl ester;
Acetic acid, vinyl ester;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 108-05-4
EINECS: 203-545-4
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
Molecular Weight: 86.09
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
20 (20°C)[1] 27 (50°C)[1] |
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed. Easily oxidized.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig inhalation LC50 |
6200ppm/4H[2] |
|
guinea pig intraperitoneal LDLo |
500mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse inhalation LC50 |
1550ppm/4H[2] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
1600mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit inhalation LC50 |
2500ppm/4H[2] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
2335mg/kg[2] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
11400mg/m3/4H[2] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
2900mg/kg[2] |
Reproductive effect[2].
Overall carcinogenic evaluation: Group 2B (IARC).
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, adhesive abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), SH/T 1628.1 Vinyl acetate for industrial use -- Part 1: Specification
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as monomer.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 108-05-4, Vinyl acetate
[2]: ChemIDplus. 108-05-4, Vinyl acetate
Update: 20141030(1); 20200607(2);