[A18481] CAS 100-42-5 | Styrene, 99%, stab. with 10-15ppm 4-tert-butylcatechol

CAS : 100-42-5
UN# : UN2055
MDL : MFCD00008612
Hazard Class : 3
EINECS : 202-851-5
Packing Group : III

Other name :

PhenylethyleneVinylbenzene

Chemical Properties

Formula : C8H8
Formula weight : 104.15
Melting Point : -31°
Boiling Point : 145-146°
Flash point : 31°(88°F)
Density : 0.906
Refractive Index : 1.5460
Sensitivity : Keep Cold. Light Sensitive.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Miscible with carbon disulfide, ether, methanol, benzene, toluene, ethanol, n-heptane, carbon tetrachloride and acetone. Immiscible with water.

Applications

Styrene is used in the preparation of polystyrene which finds application in rigid foodservice containers, automobile body panels, wind turbine parts, boats, compact disc (CD) cases, envelope windows and many other products. Other uses include refrigerator liners, medical devices and small household appliances. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of styrene-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene latex, styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), styrene-divinylbenzene (S-DVB) and styrene-acrylonitrile resin (SAN), which are used in rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile and boat parts, food containers and carpet backing.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H226-H332-H315-H319Flammable liquid and vapour.Harmful if inhaled.Causes skin irritation.Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P403+P235-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 1071236Merck : 14,8860
UN# : UN2055