Vinyl acetate
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| Other Names | Acetic acid vinyl ester, acetoxyethene, VyAc, VAM, zeset T |
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| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
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| Density | 3 |
| Melting point | °C> |
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| MSDS | External MSDS |
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| R-phrases | R11 |
| S-phrases | S16, S23, S29, S33 |
| Flash point | -8°C |
| Explosive limits | 2.6–13.40% |
| Autoignition temperature | 427°C |
| RTECS Number | AK0875000 |
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The usual method of preparation is by reaction of ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen and a palladium catalyst.
It can be polymerized, either by itself to make polyvinyl acetate or with other monomers to prepare copolymers such as ethylene-vinyl acetate.
External links
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