Vinyl Acetate added as Carcinogen

Vinyl acetate has been detected in air (e.g., ambient air near emission sources), water (surface water, groundwater, and wastewater effluents), soil, and sediment. Vinyl acetate was detected at levels less than 1 ppm in vinyl acetate-vinyl laurate copolymers intended for use as a chewing gum base. Vinyl acetate has also been detected in Cigarette smoke and cigar smoke. The presence is due to the use of PVA or EVA as an adhesive in cigarette paper. Occupational exposure to vinyl acetate may occur during the production, transport, or use of vinyl acetate monomers or vinyl acetate-based polymers via inhalation or dermal contact. In the workplace, vinyl acetate has been detected in the air at a vinyl acetate manufacturing plant and at a carpet manufacturing facility using PVA-based glues.