Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

• Production of polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsions used in adhesives, paints, and coatings

• Key intermediate in the manufacture of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers

• Used in textile finishes and paper coatings

Secondary Applications

• Ingredient in construction chemicals and packaging materials

• Intermediate for coatings, films, and barrier resins

• Used in the production of adhesives for wood, packaging, and laminates

End Industries Served: Adhesives, Paints, Coatings, Textiles, Packaging, Construction, Paper, Polymers, Plastics

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable Liquid (Category 2), Acute Toxicity (Category 4), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Carcinogenicity (Category 2)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

• H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor

• H332: Harmful if inhaled

• H319: Causes serious eye irritation

• H351: Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

• P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames

• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

• P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN – remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water

• P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES – rinse cautiously with water for several minutes

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources

• Keep container tightly closed

• Always stabilized with polymerization inhibitor (Hydroquinone)

Transport Information

• ADR/RID: Class 3, UN1301, PG II

• IMDG: Class 3, UN1301, PG II

• IATA: Class 3, UN1301, PG II