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.

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.

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

• 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: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2055
• Beilstein: 1071236
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8860
• Solubility Information: Miscible with carbon disulfide,ether,methanol,benzene,toluene,ethanol,n-heptane,carbon tetrachloride and acetone. Immiscible with water.
• IUPAC Name: styrene
• Formula Weight: 104.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Styrene, stabilized with 10 to 15ppm 4-tert-butylcatechol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H304-H315-H319-H332-H335-H336-H351-H361d-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H372-H304-H361-H226-H332-H315-H319-H335 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: STYRENE MONOMER, STABILIZED
EINECSNumber	202-851-5
RTECSNumber	WL3675000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only