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Styrene, 99%, stab. with 10-15ppm 4-tert-butylcatechol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
Solubility
Miscible with carbon disulfide, ether, methanol, benzene, toluene, ethanol, n-heptane, carbon tetrachloride and acetone. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and copper.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -31°C |
| Density | 0.906 |
| pH | Neutral |
| Boiling Point | 145°C to 146°C |
| Flash Point | 31°C (88°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Refractive Index | 1.546 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2055 |
| Beilstein | 1071236 |
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Safety and Handling
- Styrene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- 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.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- 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/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Styrene
RUO – Research Use Only