Vinyl Acetate

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 108-05-4

Vinyl Acetate (CAS 108-05-4) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The TRI requires industrial facilities above specified threshold quantities to disclose annual manufacturing, processing, and otherwise-used volumes, along with quantities released to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.

Across the United States, 167 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Vinyl Acetate, with a cumulative reported release volume of 6.7M lbs. The chemical carries a carcinogen classification in the TRI database, based on assessments from EPA, IARC, or the National Toxicology Program. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from KURARAY AMERICA INC in TX at 6.1M lbs.

TRI volumes are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and each pound counts equally regardless of chemical toxicity — so total pounds should not be equated with total risk. Inclusion of a chemical or facility in the TRI does not itself establish a health hazard; it documents the public right-to-know record. Consult EPA's IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry for health-effect summaries.

Release Summary

Total Releases
6.7M lbs
Number of Facilities
167
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Vinyl Acetate. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 KURARAY AMERICA INC 415.3K lbs
2 HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP 175.2K lbs
3 HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORP 172.5K lbs
4 KURARAY AMERICA INC 163.5K lbs
5 KURARAY AMERICA INC 152.3K lbs
6 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 140.3K lbs
7 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS 128.6K lbs
8 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 125.2K lbs
9 DOW SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS 123.9K lbs
10 KURARAY AMERICA INC 115.4K lbs
11 LYONDELLBASELL ACETYLS LLC 106.6K lbs
12 LYONDELLBASELL ACETYLS LLC 103.3K lbs
13 KURARAY AMERICA INC 102.7K lbs
14 DOW SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS 100.4K lbs
15 LYONDELLBASELL ACETYLS LLC 99.3K lbs
16 CELANESE LTD BAY CITY PLANT 91.3K lbs
17 CELANESE EMULSIONS ENOREE PLANT 89.0K lbs
18 LYONDELLBASELL ACETYLS LLC 84.4K lbs
19 WESTLAKE POLYMERS LLC 80.8K lbs
20 CELANESE EMULSIONS ENOREE PLANT 80.0K lbs
21 CELANESE EMULSIONS ENOREE PLANT 80.0K lbs
22 WESTLAKE POLYMERS LLC 78.8K lbs
23 DOW SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS 78.5K lbs
24 WESTLAKE POLYMERS LLC 78.5K lbs
25 CELANESE EMULSIONS ENOREE PLANT 78.0K lbs
26 SEKISUI SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AMERICA LLC 77.6K lbs
27 WESTLAKE POLYMERS LLC 76.9K lbs
28 DOW SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS 75.9K lbs
29 CELANESE EMULSIONS ENOREE PLANT 75.0K lbs
30 WESTLAKE POLYMERS LLC 73.5K lbs
31 LYONDELLBASELL ACETYLS LLC 72.3K lbs
32 DOW SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS 65.3K lbs
33 CELANESE LTD BAY CITY PLANT 63.7K lbs
34 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS 63.6K lbs
35 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 61.1K lbs
36 CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - LA KE CHARLES FACILITY 48.0K lbs
37 CELANESE LTD BAY CITY PLANT 46.2K lbs
38 CELANESE LTD BAY CITY PLANT 45.2K lbs
39 CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - LA KE CHARLES FACILITY 43.4K lbs
40 EXXON MOBIL CORP - BATON ROUGE PLASTICS PLANT 42.2K lbs
41 3V SIGMA USA 42.1K lbs
42 CELANESE LTD BAY CITY PLANT 40.7K lbs
43 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 40.2K lbs
44 GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC GREEN BAY COATED PRODUCTS DIV 39.8K lbs
45 3V SIGMA USA 39.6K lbs
46 3V SIGMA USA 38.8K lbs
47 FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS 38.6K lbs
48 CFF OF AVERY DENNISON (0243081207) 37.8K lbs
49 GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC GREEN BAY COATED PRODUCTS DIV 36.5K lbs
50 EVONIK CORP 34.8K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vinyl Acetate?
Vinyl Acetate (CAS Number: 108-05-4) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 167 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Vinyl Acetate is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 6.7M lbs of Vinyl Acetate releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 167 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Vinyl Acetate harmful to health?
Vinyl Acetate is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA, based on evaluations from IARC, NTP, or EPA itself. Health effects depend on exposure levels, duration, and route. For specific health questions, consult a toxicologist or your local health agency.
Which facilities release the most Vinyl Acetate?
The largest reported releasers of Vinyl Acetate include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 167 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Vinyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Vinyl Acetate is 108-05-4. CAS numbers are unique numerical identifiers assigned to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. This identifier is used to search scientific databases and regulatory filings.

Health Information

Carcinogen Classification: This chemical is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA under the Toxic Release Inventory program. This classification is based on evaluations by agencies including the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and the EPA itself.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Release quantities are self-reported by facilities and may represent estimates. The total shown aggregates reports across all facilities and reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a chemical in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk at current exposure levels. For health-related questions about specific chemical exposures, consult your local health agency or a toxicologist.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.