Product ID:GR-12184
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N006165
MSDS Number: BCMCQ

U.S.STEEL,CHEMICAL DIV

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Cage: HO221

U.S.STEEL,CHEMICAL DIVISION,POLYESTER UNIT

Cage: HO221

STYRENE, MONOMER (SARA III)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

Fraction By Weight: 42%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,50PPM/100STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT OF EYE,NOSE,THROAT & RESP TRACT WITH
NARCOSIS OR DEEP ANAESTHESIA FOR OVEREXPOSURE

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER.
INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,GIVE
ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE
OBTAINED.

Flash Point:130F/54C (TOC)
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER,FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAIN BREATH APP-EXTINGUISH FLAME FROM
PERIMETER IN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED DRUMS MAY RUPTURE VIOLENTLY.
POLYESTERS UNDERGO EXOTHERMIO POLYMERIZATION.

Spill Release Procedures:SECURE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL
WITH EXCESS OF ABSORBENT INORGANIC MATERIAL (VERMICULITE,SLAG) AND
SWEEP UP. REMAINDER MAY BE CLEANED UP WITH HOT SOAPY WATER OR A NON
INFLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. DO NOT STORE
IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND REPEATED CONTACT WITH
SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:HOODS OVER WORK AREAS
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESIST
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASS/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANT SHOES AND CLOTHES OR
APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>150F/65C
Vapor Pres:5.2
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:HAZY VISCOUS PURPLE LIQUID,SHARP (STYRENE) ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:45

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
PEROXIDES & OTHER OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT/OPEN FLAME,STORAGE IN
OPEN CONTAINERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,SO*2,LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT
HYDROCARBONS AND ORGANIC ACIDS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:EXCESS HEAT OR OPEN FLAME,OPEN
CONTAINERS

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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