SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 21-Sep-2009 Revision Date 31-Jan-2025 Revision Number 8

1. Identification
Product Name Vinyl acetate, stabilized

Cat No. : AC140840000; AC140840010; AC140840025; AC140840100;

AC140840250
CAS No 108-05-4
Synonyms Ethenyl ethanoate; Vinyl A monomer; Ethenyl acetate

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number

For information US call: 001-800-227-6701 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No. US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Flammable liquids Category 2

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4
Carcinogenicity Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor

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Harmful if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Use personal protective equipment as required
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Keep cool
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
Other hazards
Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor.
WARNING. Cancer - [Link]

3. Composition/information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 > 99
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 < 0.01

4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.

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Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like
effects headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point -8 °C / 17.6 °F

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature 385 °C / 725 °F

Explosion Limits
Upper 14.0%
Lower 2.6%
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Flammable. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may
explode when heated. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 3 2 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Remove all
sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological
Information. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods for Containment and Clean Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Up Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep away from open

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flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. To avoid ignition
of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage. Keep in a dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Protect from direct sunlight. Refrigerator/flammables. May form explosive peroxides on
prolonged storage. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible Materials. Acids. Bases. oxygen. Peroxides. Acid anhydrides. Metals.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH Mexico OEL (TWA)

Vinyl acetate TWA: 10 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 10 ppm Ceiling: 4 ppm TWA: 10 ppm
STEL: 15 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 30 mg/m3 Ceiling: 15 mg/m3 STEL: 15 ppm
(Vacated) STEL: 20 ppm
(Vacated) STEL: 60 mg/m3
Hydroquinone TWA: 1 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 2 mg/m3 IDLH: 50 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3
TWA: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation,

especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Recommended Filter type: Organic gases and vapours filter. Type A. Brown. conforming to EN14387.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Liquid
Appearance Clear
Odor sweet
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 7
Melting Point/Range -93 °C / -135.4 °F
Boiling Point/Range 72 - 73 °C / 161.6 - 163.4 °F
Flash Point -8 °C / 17.6 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper 14.0%

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Lower 2.6%
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density No information available
Specific Gravity 0.930
Solubility 23 g/L @ 20 °C
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature 385 °C / 725 °F
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula C4 H6 O2
Molecular Weight 86.09

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability May form explosive peroxides. Stable under normal conditions. Light sensitive.

Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Excess heat. Exposure
to light. Incompatible products.

Incompatible Materials Acids, Bases, oxygen, Peroxides, Acid anhydrides, Metals

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization may occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Vinyl acetate LD50 = 2900 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 = 2335 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 = 3680 ppm ( Rat ) 4 h

Hydroquinone LD50 = 298 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 = 74800 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. The table below
indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 Group 2B Not listed A3 X A3
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 Not listed Not listed A3 Not listed A3
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial A1 - Known Human Carcinogen
Hygienists) A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)

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Mexico - Occupational Exposure Limits - Carcinogens Mexico - Occupational Exposure Limits - Carcinogens
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogen
A1 - Confirmed Human Carcinogen
A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
A5 - Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen
Mutagenic Effects Not mutagenic in AMES Test

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure Respiratory system

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness,
delayed tiredness, nausea and vomiting

Endocrine Disruptor Information

Component EU - Endocrine Disrupters EU - Endocrine Disruptors - Japan - Endocrine Disruptor

Candidate List Evaluated Substances Information
Vinyl acetate Group III Chemical Not applicable Not applicable
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
This product contains the following substance(s) which are hazardous for the environment. Contains a substance which is:.
Harmful to aquatic organisms. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Vinyl acetate Not listed LC50: = 14 mg/L, 96h static EC50 = 2080 mg/L 5 min Not listed
(Pimephales promelas)
LC50: 26.1 - 36.63 mg/L,
96h static (Poecilia
reticulata)
LC50: 15.04 - 21.54 mg/L,
96h static (Lepomis
macrochirus)

Hydroquinone EC50: = 0.335 mg/L, 72h LC50: 0.1 - 0.18 mg/L, 96h EC50 = 0.038 mg/L 15 min EC50: = 0.29 mg/L, 48h
(Pseudokirchneriella static (Pimephales EC50 = 0.0382 mg/L 30 min (Daphnia magna)
subcapitata) promelas) EC50 = 0.042 mg/L 5 min
LC50: = 0.17 mg/L, 96h EC50 = 23.75 mg/L 60 min
(Brachydanio rerio)
LC50: = 0.044 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 0.044 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)

Persistence and Degradability Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility.

Component log Pow

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Vinyl acetate 0.73

Hydroquinone 0.59

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN1301
Proper Shipping Name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN1301
Proper Shipping Name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN1301
Proper Shipping Name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1301
Proper Shipping Name VINYL ACETATE, STABILIZED
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory Information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 X ACTIVE -
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA - Per 40 CFR 751, Regulation of Certain Chemical Not applicable

Substances & Mixtures, Under TSCA Section 6(h) (PBT)

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 X - 203-545-4 X X X X X KE-35324
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 X - 204-617-8 X X X X X KE-35112

KECL - NIER number or KE number ([Link]

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U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.

Component CAS No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold SARA 313 - Reporting

Values % threasholds
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 > 99 0.1 % -
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 < 0.01 1.0 % -

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Should this product meet EPCRA 311/312 Tier reporting criteria at 40 CFR 370, refer to Section 2 of this SDS for appropriate
classifications.

CWA (Clean Water Act)

Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Vinyl acetate X 5000 lb - -

Clean Air Act

Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors
Vinyl acetate X -
Hydroquinone X -

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355).

Component Hazardous Substances CERCLA Extremely SARA Reportable Quantity

RQs Hazardous Substances (RQ)
RQs
Vinyl acetate 5000 lb 5000 lb 5000 lb
2270 kg
Hydroquinone 100 lb 100 lb 100 lb
45.4 kg

California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals.

Component CAS No California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL Category

Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 Carcinogen -
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Vinyl acetate X X X X X
Hydroquinone X X X X X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): Y
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product contains the following DHS chemicals:
Security Legend - STQs = Screening Threshold Quantities, APA = A placarded amount

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Component DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard

Vinyl acetate Release STQs - 10000lb
Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Component CAS No REACH (1907/2006) - REACH (1907/2006) - REACH Regulation (EC

Annex XIV - Substances Annex XVII - Restrictions 1907/2006) article 59 -
Subject to Authorization on Certain Dangerous Candidate List of
Substances Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 - Use restricted. See entry -
75.
(see link for restriction
details)
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 - Use restricted. See entry -
75.
(see link for restriction
details)

REACH links
[Link]

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Contains component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)?
Not applicable

Other International Regulations

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hydroquinone 123-31-9 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Annex I - Y39

16. Other Information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Creation Date 21-Sep-2009

Revision Date 31-Jan-2025
Print Date 31-Jan-2025
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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