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Chemical: VINYL ACETATE
CAS Number: 108-05-4
Chemical Profile for VINYL ACETATE (CAS Number: 108-05-4)

  • Human Health Hazards
    Health Hazard Reference(s)
    Recognized:--
    Suspected:Carcinogen HAZMAP IARC
    Neurotoxicant DAN HAZMAP
    Respiratory Toxicant ATSDR EPA-HEN OEHHA-CREL
    Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant EPA-HEN
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  • Hazard Rankings
    More hazardous than most chemicals in 3 out of 10 ranking systems.
    Ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds (worst 10%) to ecosystems and human health.
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  • Chemical Use Profile
    This is a high volume chemical with production exceeding 1 million pounds annually in the U.S.
    Used in at least 5 industries.
    Used in consumer products, building materials or furnishings that contribute to indoor air pollution.
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  • Rank Chemicals by Reported Environmental Releases in the United States
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  • Regulatory Coverage
    On at least 5 federal regulatory lists.
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  • Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards
    Eight basic tests to identify chemical hazards have been conducted and are publicly available for this chemical.
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  • Information Needed for Safety Assessment
    Lacks at least some of the data required for safety assessment.
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  • Notes
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