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Styrene

CAS 100-42-5
EC 202-851-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Styrene
Chemical Name
Styrene, stabilizer: 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
100-42-5 Check regulations →
EC Number
202-851-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119457861-32

Identified Uses

Polymerisation manufacture and formulation of resins use of resins and mixture of resins

Uses advised against

Consumer use: - use of liquid UP resin for repair purposes - use of resin paste used as fillers/putties

Emergency Contacts

CAV Policlinico Gemelli

+39 06-3054343

NCEC, National Chemical Emergency Centre

+44 (0) 1235 239 670

DE, EN

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

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

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 the ear through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.
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.
P260 Do not breathe vapours/spray.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, extinguishing powder, foam or CO2 to extinguish.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Chemical characterization Substance name Styrene, stabilizer: 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol (CAS 98-29-3) Formula C8H8 Molecular weight 104.15

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Styrene EC: 202-851-5 100-42-5 --- No

Notes

Not applicable. The product is not a mixture.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

When inhaled remove to fresh air and seek medical aid.

Skin contact

In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.

Eye contact

Remove contact lenses. Rinse eye thoroughly under running water keeping eyelids wide open and protecting the unaffected eye (at least 10 to 15 minutes).

Ingestion

Seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth thoroughly with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Symptoms: In the case of swallowing with subsequent vomiting, aspiration of the lungs can occur which can lead to chemical pneumonia or asphyxiation.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide; Water spray jet; Alcohol-resistant foam; Extinguishing powder

Unsuitable media

High power water jet

Specific hazards

In the event of fire, the following can be released: Carbon dioxide (CO2); Carbon monoxide (CO)

Instructions

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove persons to safety.

Environmental

Do not allow to enter drains or waterways. Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil.

Cleanup methods

Pick up with absorbent material

Materials: absorbent material (e.g. kieselguhr)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Risks inherent to handling the product must be minimised by applying the appropriate protective and preventive measures. Working processes should - so far as possible, according to the state of the art - be designed to rule out bodily contact or the release of hazardous substances. Avoid eye, skin and clothing contact. Avoid formation of aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Stabilizer may loose effectiveness by long-term storage of product. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully closed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Hygiene

Wash hands and skin before breaks and after work. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Provide eye wash fountain in work area. Do not inhale vapours. Do not eat or drink during work - no smoking.

Fire prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. Take precautionary measures against static charges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Protective gloves (EN 374); Before use, the protective gloves should be tested in any case for its specific workstation suitability (i.e. mechanical resistance, product compatibility and antistatic properties). Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions and information relating to the use, storage, care and replacement of protective gloves. Protective gloves shall be replaced immediately when physically damaged or worn. Design operations thus to avoid permanent use of protective gloves. Appropriate Material: Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton); Material thickness: 0.4 mm; Breakthrough time: > 480 min

Eyes

Tightly fitting safety glasses (EN 166).

Respiratory

Respiratory protection is required under exceptional conditions such as unintentional release of chemicals, exceeding of threshold values for air. In case of aerosol and mist formation, take appropriate measures for breathing protection in the event workplace threshold values are not specified. Respirator A

Skin/Body

Chemical-resistant work clothes.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
colourless to pale yellow
Colour
colourless to pale yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
characteristic
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-31 °C
Boiling Point
145 °C
Flash Point
31 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
6.67 hPa (at 20 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0.9
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.9 - 0.91 g/cm³
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
6.1 % vol
Lower Explosive Limit
1.1 % vol
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
2.96 (at 25 °C)
Solubility In Water
320 mg/l (at 25 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.696 mPa*s (at 25 °C)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (See section 7).

Reactivity

No data available.

Hazardous reactions

No data available.

Avoid

Formations of peroxides possible. risk of polymerisation; Heat, naked flames and other ignition sources. light

Incompatible

Oxidizing agents; Acids

Decomposition

None, if handled according to intended use.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

| Toxicity to fish (acute) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | LC50 | | 4.02 | mg/l | | Duration of exposure | | 96 | h | | Species | | Pimephales promelas | | | Source | | ECHA | |

12.1 Toxicity

| Toxicity to Daphnia (acute) | | | | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | EC50 | | 4.7 | mg/l | | Duration of exposure | | 48 | h | | Species | | Daphnia magna | | Method | | OECD 202 | | Source | | ECHA |

12.1 Toxicity

| Toxicity to Daphnia (chronic) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | NOEC | | 1.01 | mg/l | | Duration of exposure | | 21 | day(s) | | Species | | Daphnia magna | | | Method | | OECD 211 | | Source | | ECHA |

12.1 Toxicity

| Toxicity to algae (acute) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | EC50 | | 4.9 | mg/l | | Duration of exposure | | 72 | h | | Species | | Selenastrum capricornutum | | | Method | | EPA OTS 797.1050 | | Source | | ECHA |

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to algae (chronic) No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 EC10 | | 0.28 | mg/l Duration of exposure | | 96 | day(s) Species | | Selenastrum capricornutum Method | EPA OTS 797.1050 Source | ECHA

12.1 Toxicity

| Bacteria toxicity | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | EC50 | | appr. | 500 mg/l | | Species | | activated sludge | | | Method | | OECD 209 | | Source | | ECHA |

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 Type | ThOD Value | 70.9 % Duration | 28 d Method | ISO DIS 9408 Source | ECHA Evaluation | readily biodegradable

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Abiotic Degration | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | Type | | Photolysis | | | Half-life | | 7.4 | h | | Source | | ECHA | |

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 log Pow | | 2.96 | Reference temperature | | 25 | °C Source | ECHA

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil | Mobility in soil | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | No | Substance name | CAS no. | EC no. | | 1 | styrene | 100-42-5 | 202-851-5 | | log Koc | | 2.55 | | | Reference temperature | | 20 | °C | | Method | QSAR | | | | Source | ECHA | | |

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | | | --- | --- | | PBT assessment | The product is not considered to be a PBT. | | vPvB assessment | The product is not considered to be a vPvB. |

The product is not considered to be a PBT or vPvB.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available.
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.

Disposal

Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.

Waste Codes

European Waste Catalogue EWC
14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN2055
Shipping Name
STYRENE MONOMER, STABILIZED
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Regulatory information for Styrene, including REACH compliance, Seveso classification, and global inventory status.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

Adhere to the national sanitary and occupational safety regulations when using this product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Styrene?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Styrene?

Styrene is a liquid appearing as colourless to pale yellow with colourless to pale yellow color. It has characteristic odor.

What is Styrene used for?

Polymerisation manufacture and formulation of resins use of resins and mixture of resins

What are the hazard statements for Styrene?

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 the ear through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Styrene?

The melting point is -31 °C and the boiling point is 145 °C.