In January, a new chemical was added to the California Proposition 65 list. Vinyl Acetate was found to cause cancer and has been detected in food packaging, building materials, and contaminated air or soil.
Let’s break this down:
- Vinyl acetate is found in polymers which are used in glues, paints, and coatings
- It is a component of plastics and resins
- Vinyl acetate is used in food packaging, product packaging, and acrylic fibers
- It is also found in wire, cable compounds, and safety glass
The list goes on. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has released a public notice that details the Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of Vinyl Acetate.
A Proposition 65 warning is only required for parts that can be touched by users and maintenance personnel. If Vinyl acetate is found, for example, in paint on the outside of a product, it can be touched.
At F2 Labs, we research every component of your build that can be touched. We then determine whether a Proposition 65 warning is required, and in most cases, it is. You don’t want to be fined thousands a day for not doing your due diligence.
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