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The United States plans to include vinyl acetate in the list of hazardous chemicals under the California Proposition 65
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2024-12-11
California OEHHA will discuss whether to classify vinyl acetate as a carcinogen and regulate it, which is widely used in industrial manufacturing. If included in the hazardous list, companies need to add warning signs. The California Proposition 65 requires the publication of a list of hazardous substances, updated at least annually.
Recently, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that a meeting will be held on December 19, 2024 to discuss whether to list vinyl acetate (CAS # 108-05-4) as a carcinogen and add it to the list of hazardous chemicals under California Act 65 for control.
Source: OEHHA
Vinyl acetate, as a widely used substance in industrial chemical product manufacturing, is commonly used in the production of packaging film coatings, adhesives, and plastics for food contact. It is one of the five chemical substances to be evaluated in this study.
In addition, vinyl acetate in the environment may also come from air pollution, cigarette smoke, microwave food packaging, and building materials. The public may be exposed to this chemical substance through various pathways such as respiration, diet, and skin contact.
Once listed as a hazardous chemical substance, companies must provide clear warning labels on their products to inform consumers and determine whether to purchase the relevant products.
The California Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of hazardous chemicals, including carcinogenic, teratogenic, or reproductive toxic chemicals, and update it at least once a year. OEHHA is responsible for maintaining this list. Experts from the Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC) will review scientific evidence prepared by OEHHA members and public submissions.
If OEHHA includes vinyl acetate in its list, it will be required to comply with the relevant requirements of California Act 65 after one year. If warning signs are not posted in a timely manner, companies may face illegal lawsuits.
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