Vinyl acetate (stabilised with 15 ppm hydroquinone) for synthesis
Acetic acid vinyl ester
MERCK Schuchardt
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CAS :108-05-4
Storage class :3 A
Do not allow to enter sewerage system
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Hazard / Symptom
Hazard Highly flammable.
After skin contact Slight irritations.
After eye contact Slight iritations. Effect potentiated by: ethanol The possibility of an embryotoxic effect has not yet been fully assessed.
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Protective equipments / General working measures
GLASS GLOVE RESPIRATOR
NO SMOKING NO FIRE
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not breathe vapour. Do not empty into drains. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
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Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Water, CO2, foam, powder.
Additional informations Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Do not inhale vapours.
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First aid
FIRST AID
After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist.
After swallowing administer liquid paraffin, avoid vomiting (risk of aspiration!). After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. Summon doctor.
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