Vinyl Acetate

CAS Number

108-05-4

Synonym

Acetic acid vinyl ester; Acetic acid ethenyl ester; 1-acetoxyethylene; Ethenyl acetate; Ethenyl ethanoate; NSC 8404; VAC; VAM; Vinyl acetate monomer; Vinyl ethanoate; VYAC; Zeset t

Occurrence/Use

Precursor to polyvinyl acetate (polymer) and polyvinyl alcohol; chemical synthesis, production of resins, adhesives, paints, coatings, safety glass, packaging, acrylic fibers; component of tobacco smoke

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Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	200
Chronic Target Organs:	Respiratory system
Human Data:	No
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3