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Chemical Datasheet
VINYL ETHYL ETHER |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 109-92-2
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
none
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NFPA 704
General Description
A clear colorless low-boiling liquid (35-36°C) with an ether-like odor. Flash point below -50°F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may rupture violently. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier than air.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
- Highly Flammable
- Polymerizable
- Peroxidizable Compound
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water. Tends to form explosively unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Explosive hazard (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION OR INGESTION: Excitement followed by unconsciousness and respiratory paralysis. CNS depression. EYES: May cause irritation and transient injury to cornea. SKIN: Prolonged contact can cause tissue defatting and dehydration leading to dermatitis. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
VINYL ETHYL ETHER is a very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Undergoes autooxidation with formation of peroxides in the air. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Undergoes explosive polymerization in contact with methanesulfonic acid [Eaton, P. E. et al., J. Org. Chem., 1972, 37, p. 1947].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Ethers
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
- Polymerizable Compounds
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbents
listed below.
- Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
- Dirt/Earth
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127

[Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible); polymerization hazard]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127

[Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible); polymerization hazard]:
CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. CAUTION: For fire involving UN1170, UN1987 or UN3475, alcohol-resistant foam should be used. CAUTION: Ethanol (UN1170) can burn with an invisible flame. Use an alternate method of detection (thermal camera, broom handle, etc.).
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127

[Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible); polymerization hazard]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Full face mask, self-contained breathing apparatus, eye protection, and rubber gloves. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
Call a doctor.
INHALATION: Remove from contaminated area and administer artificial respiration and oxygen if necessary.
EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water.
SKIN: Wash with copious amounts of water.
INGESTION: Gastric lavage and saline cathartics. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
less than -50°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
1.7 %
(USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
28 %
(USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature:
395°F
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point:
-175°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.7589
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
96°F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
72.104
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
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Vinyl ethyl ether; (Ethoxy ethene) (109-92-2)
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10 ppm |
110 ppm |
690 ppm |
LEL = 17000 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
Ethene, ethoxy- |
109-92-2 |
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10000 pounds |
Vinyl ethyl ether |
109-92-2 |
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10000 pounds |
(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
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RELEASE |
THEFT |
SABOTAGE |
Chemical of Interest |
CAS Number |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Vinyl ethyl ether; [Ethene, ethoxy-] |
109-92-2 |
1.00 % |
10000 pounds |
flammable |
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(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- ETHENE, ETHOXY-
- ETHER, ETHYL VINYL
- ETHER, VINYL ETHYL
- ETHOXYETHENE
- 1-ETHOXYETHENE
- ETHOXYETHYLENE
- 1-ETHOXYETHYLENE
- ETHYL VINYL ETHER
- ETHYLOXYETHENE
- EVE
- VINAMAR
- VINYL ETHYL ETHER
- VINYL ETHYL ETHER, STABILIZED
- VINYL ETHYL ETHER, [STABILIZED]