8.03184

Vinyl acetate

(stabilised) for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Vinyl acetate, Acetic acid vinyl ester
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 108-05-4
• Molecular Weight: 86.09
• MDL number: MFCD00008713
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 203-545-4

Properties

• vapor pressure: 120 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 385 °C
• potency: 2900 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); 2335 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 2.6-13.4 % (v/v)
• pH: 7 (20 °C, 20 g/L in H₂O)
• bp: 71-73 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -93 °C
• transition temp: flash point -8 °C
• solubility: 20 g/L
• density: 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H,1H2,2H3
• InChI key: XTXRWKRVRITETP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Characterization of low-density polyethylene and LDPE-based/ethylene-vinyl acetate with medium content of vinyl acetate: This study characterizes the effects of vinyl acetate content on the properties of low-density polyethylene and EVA composites, highlighting the impact on material performance (Pham, 2021).
• The thermo-mechanical degradation of ethylene vinyl acetate used as a solar panel adhesive and encapsulant: This research investigates the degradation mechanisms of ethylene vinyl acetate when used in solar panel applications, providing insights into its durability and performance under environmental stress (Badiee et al., 2016).
• Recent development of ethylene–vinyl acetate modified asphalt: This article explores the use of ethylene-vinyl acetate in modifying asphalt binders, focusing on the improvements in road material technologies due to changes in vinyl acetate content (He et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.931 - 0.933
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H332 - H335 - H351 - H412
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 17.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): -8 °C