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Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis

CAS 100-42-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis
Product Code
8.07679
Chemical Name
Styrene

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
100-42-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Chemical for synthesis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B, B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Repr. Cat. 2 H361d
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372
Asp. Tox. Cat. 1 H304
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 3 H412

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to organs (hearing organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
styrene EC: 202-851-5 100-42-5 90 - 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: caution if victim vomits. Keep airways free. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Risk of aspiration! Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician. Consult a physician. Call in ophthalmologist. Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Viton® Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,7 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M) Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 30 min Glove thickness : 0,4 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M) Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter : Filter type ABEK type: The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid (20 °C, 1.013 hPa)
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
sweet
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-31,0 °C
Boiling Point
145 °C (1.013 hPa)
Flash Point
closed cup: 32,0 °C (1.013 hPa)
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
6,67 hPa (20 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0,9 - 0,91 (20 °C)
Bulk Density
---
Density
0,906 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
8,9 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
1,1 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
490 °C (1.013 hPa)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 2,96 (25 °C)
Solubility In Water
0,32 g/l (25 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
104,15 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature). Contains the following stabiliser(s): 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol(0,0015 %)

Reactivity

Vapour/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: chlorosulfonic acid, Oxidizing agents, Chlorine, Iron. Violent polymerisation may be caused by: aluminium chloride, sodium. Risk of explosion with: Strong acids, polymerisation initiators, Peroxides, Oxygen.

Avoid

Heat

Incompatible

chlorosulfonic acid, Oxidizing agents, Chlorine, Iron, aluminium chloride, sodium, Strong acids, polymerisation initiators, Peroxides, Oxygen

Decomposition

For Hazardous combustion products in the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2055
Shipping Name
STYRENE MONOMER, STABILIZED
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis?

Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis is a liquid (20 °c, 1.013 hpa) with colourless color. It has sweet odor.

What is Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis used for?

Chemical for synthesis

What are the hazard statements for Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis?

This substance has 9 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs (hearing organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Styrene (stabilised) for synthesis?

The melting point is -31,0 °C and the boiling point is 145 °C (1.013 hPa).