Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18°F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system. May polymerize if heated or contaminated. If polymerization occurs inside a container, the container may violently rupture. Used to make adhesives, paints, and plastics.
CAS: | 108-05-4 | UN: | 1301 |
Other Names: | VAM, Acetic acid ethenyl ester, Vinyl Acetate Monomer | Appearance: | colorless liquid with sweet, pleasant and fruity odor |
Density: | 0.93 g/cm³ | Melting point: | -93.5 °C |
Boiling point: | 72.7 °C | Flash point: | −8 °C |
UN Hazard Class: | 3 | UN Pack Group: | II |
Molecular Formula: | C4H6O2 or CH3COOCH=CH2 or CH3COOCHCH2 |