Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

• Other Names:VAM, Acetic acid ethenyl ester, Vinyl Acetate Monomer

• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₂ or CH₃COOCH=CH₂ or CH₃COOCHCH₂

• CAS:108-05-4

• UN:1301

• Appearance:colorless liquid with sweet, pleasant and fruity odor

• Density:0.93 g/cm³

• Boiling point:72.7 °C

• Melting point:-93.5 °C

• Flash point:−8 °C

Application:

Vinyl acetate is used to make other industrial chemicals. These chemicals are used mainly to make glues for the packaging and building industries. They are also used to make paints, textiles, and paper. Vinyl acetate is also used as a coating in plastic films for food packaging and as a modifier of food starch.

Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18°F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system. May polymerize if heated or contaminated. If polymerization occurs inside a container, the container may violently rupture. Used to make adhesives, paints, and plastics.