Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
POLY(VINYL ACETATE)
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: POLY(VINYL ACETATE)
- CBnumber: CB3700594
- CAS: 9003-20-7
- EINECS Number: 203-545-4
- Synonyms: POLY(VINYL ACETATE);PVAc
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordWarning
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H315 Causes skin irritation
Substance
- Product name: POLY(VINYL ACETATE)
- Synonyms: POLY(VINYL ACETATE);PVAc
- CAS: 9003-20-7
- EC number: 203-545-4
- MF: (C4H6O2)x
- MW: 86.09
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Mixture with combustible ingredients. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon oxides Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Specific extinguishing methods
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 0 | Poses no health hazard, no precautions necessary and would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed.
Storage class
10, Combustible liquids
Recommended storage temperature
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionNot required; except in case of aerosol formation.
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses
Hand protection
Material
Safety glasses
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
(KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
(KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Manufacturer
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
Remarks
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Hygiene measures
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Physical statepellets
- Solubilityketones, ethers and aromatic hydrocarbons: soluble
- Viscosity0.52(Inherent viscosity)
- Appearanceliquid
- Colorwhite
- Odorvery faint
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- pH5
- Melting point/ range0.1 °C
- Boiling point/boiling range100 °C (1.013 hPa)
- Flash point> 100 °C
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Vapor pressure23 hPa (20 °C)
- Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Relative density1.18 g/mL at 25 °C
- Density1.04 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Water solubilitydispersible soluble (20 °C)
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Autoignition temperature350 °C
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Explosive propertiesExplosive when dry.
- Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with: The generally known reaction partners of water.
Conditions to avoid
Protect from frost. Avoid heating above: 30°C no information available
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Mixture Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - > 2,000 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: No eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Tests on bacterial or mammalian cell cultures did not show mutagenic effects. Did not show mutagenic effects in animal experiments.
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: AK0920000
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Ecotoxicity
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebratesEC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 100 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 202
Persistence and degradability
BiodegradabilityRemarks: According to the results of tests of biodegradability this product is not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
BioaccumulationRemarks: Bioaccumulation is unlikely.
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : Not applicable
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : Not applicable
IMDG-Code
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
EmS Code : Not applicable
Marine pollutant : no
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : Not applicable
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : Not applicable
Class : Not applicable
Subsidiary risk : Not applicable
Packing group : Not applicable
Labels : Not applicable
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not applicable under SAWS
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not applicable
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.