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The Proposition 65 Compliance Deadline for Vinyl Acetate is Fast Approaching

Companies with products containing vinyl acetate would be well-advised to start considering compliance measures.

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Starting on Jan. 3, 2026, warning requirements for vinyl acetate can be enforced under California’s Proposition 65, which is commonly referred to as “Prop 65.” The California agency charged with implementing Prop 65, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has listed vinyl acetate as a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, and a clear and reasonable warning will be required for certain exposures to vinyl acetate from consumer products, the workplace or ...

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