Substance Information
Substance Information
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Vinyl chloroacetate
EC / List no.: 219-834-3
CAS no.: 2549-51-1
Mol. formula: C4H5ClO2
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is a flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage, is suspected of causing genetic defects, is suspected of causing cancer, causes skin irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause respiratory irritation.
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A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Skin sensitising |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles and by professional workers (widespread uses).
This substance is used in articles and by professional workers (widespread uses).
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use and
outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).
Formulation or re-packing
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Uses at industrial sites
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023