polyvinyl acetate Chemical Properties
MF: [CH2CHCOOCH3]n
EINECS: 203-545-4
polyvinyl acetate,it's melting point is about 60°C;density is 1.191 g/mL at 25 °C;refractive index n20/D 1.467.soluble in ketones, ethers and aromatic hydrocarbons.
polyvinyl acetate Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | orl-rat LD:>25 g/kg | | JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. 11 (1992),465. |
2. | | orl-mus LD:>25 g/kg | | JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. 11 (1992),465. |
RTECS : AK0920000
polyvinyl acetate Consensus Reports
IARC Cancer Review: Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 19 (1979),p. 341.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
polyvinyl acetate Safety Profile
Very low toxicity by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also
ESTERS.
Risk Statements: 45-46 (May cause cancer;May cause heritable genetic damage )
Safety Statements :24/25 (Avoid contact with skin and eyes)
WGK Germany : 3