Product ID:V091 STYRENE (STABILIZED)
MSDS Date:12/08/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-987-4126
MSDS Number: BWSGM

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: HO851

Telephone: 510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015

Cage: 3D869

STYRENE MONOMER (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-42-5

RTECS: WL3675000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,50PPM/100STEL;9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN. INHALATION: EXCESSIVE INHALATION
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA,
NARCOSIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION AND BURNS TO MOUTH AND STOMACH.
SKIN: BURNS. EYE: IRRITATION, BURNS. CHRONIC: CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:STYRENE (100-42-5) : IARC "2B" CATEGORY.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PULMONARY EDEMA, NARCOSIS.
INGESTION: IRRITATION, BURNS TO MOUTH & STOMACH. SKIN: BURNS. EYES:
IRRITATION, BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INHALATION: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGE. PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BYMOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: IN
CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN W HILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=31.1C, 88.F
Autoignition Temp:=490.C, 914.F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
(WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE).
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACE TO DISTANT
SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO
HEAT MAY EXLODE.CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES,
SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK.
USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUC E VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. J.T. BAKER SOLUSORB ADSORBENT IS
RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:BOND & GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN
TRANSFERRING LIQUID. STORE IN LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINERS.
CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY SINCE THEY
RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPORS, LIQUID); OBS ERVE ALL WARNINGS &
PRECAUTIONS LISTED FOR THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES
(VAPORS, LIQUID, &/OR SOLID) & CAN BE DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE,
CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER OR DRILL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
AVOID BREATHIN G VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYE, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING.
AVOID DIRECT SUN.

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO
SUBSTANCE IS APPARENT,CONSULT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST.FOR
EMERGENCIES,OR WHERE EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE NOT KNOWN, USE
FULL-FACEPIECE POSITIVE-PRESSURE,AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
WARNING:AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS DO NOT PROTECT WORKERS IN
OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES WITH FULL-FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING
BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS APPROPIATE, TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DANGER! FLAMMABLE! CAUSES BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=145.C, 293.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-31.C, -23.8F
Vapor Pres:5 @ 20C/68F
Vapor Density:3.6(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.91
pH:NO INFO FOUND
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:PRISMS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:@ 21 C: 100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, COPPER, STRONG ACIDS, METALLIC SALTS,
POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS & ACCELERATORS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION, AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY/RECYCLING
SHOULD BE HANDLED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE & SENT TO A RCRA APPROVED
WASTE FACILITY. PROCESSING/USE/CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY
CHANGE THE WASTE MANAGEM ENT OPTIONS. STATE & LOCAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL.DISPOSE OF CONTAINER/UNUSED
CONTENTS I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS

Toxicological Information:IARC CATEGORY: 2B.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NO INFORMATION FOUND. ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION FOUND.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: STYRENE MONOMER, INHIBITED
HAZARD CLASS 3, UN2055, PACKING GROUP III.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313: STYRENE (100-42-5), LIST: YES.
SARA 311/312: ACUTE:YES, CHRONIC: YES. FIRE: YES, PRESSURE:NO,
REACTIVITY:NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:STYRENE (100-42-5) - CERCLA: 1000 LBS.
TSCA 12(12B): NO. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: NO. CDTA: NO.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.