| Agent Name |
Vinyl methyl ether |
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| CAS Number |
107-25-5 |
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| Formula |
C3-H6-O |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
1-Methoxyethylene; Agrisynth MVE; Ethene, methoxy-; Ether, ethenyl methyl; Ether, methyl vinyl; Methoxyethene; Methoxyethylene; Methyl vinyl ether; UN1087; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Monomers |
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| Description |
Colorless compressed gas or liquid; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make polymers or modify polymers for coatings, lacquers, and resins; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation can cause CNS depression. The liquid can cause frostbite. [CHRIS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1052 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
BP = 6 degrees C; [Hawley] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: VINYL METHYL ETHER
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