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1. Identification
Product Name Styrene, stabilized
Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapor
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Suspected of causing cancer
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear eye/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
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Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Styrene 100-42-5 >95
4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur. Risk of serious damage to the lungs (by aspiration).
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call
a physician or poison control center immediately. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim
lean forward.
Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness,
effects nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may
be used to cool closed containers.
Explosion Limits
Upper 7.0%
Lower 1.1%
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
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NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 3 2 N/A
Methods for Containment and Clean Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Up Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Storage. Keep refrigerated. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Halogenated
compounds. Copper alloys. Strong oxidizing agents.
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Styrene TWA: 10 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 50 ppm IDLH: 700 ppm TWA: 20 ppm
STEL: 20 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 215 mg/m3 TWA: 50 ppm STEL: 40 ppm
Ceiling: 200 ppm TWA: 215 mg/m3
(Vacated) STEL: 100 ppm STEL: 100 ppm
(Vacated) STEL: 425 mg/m3 STEL: 425 mg/m3
TWA: 100 ppm
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Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Conditions to Avoid Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and
sources of ignition. Temperatures above 40°C.
Incompatible Materials Acids, Halogenated compounds, Copper alloys, Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization may occur. Hazardous polymerization may occur upon depletion
of inhibitor.
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Styrene - LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) LC50 = 11.7 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
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Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Reproductive Effects Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals.
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
delayed
Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Mobility . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Will likely be mobile in
the environment due to its volatility.
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Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Styrene 100-42-5 X - 202-851-5 X X X X X KE-35342
SARA 313
Component CAS No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
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Values %
Styrene 100-42-5 >95 0.1
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
Component REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XIV - REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XVII - REACH Regulation (EC
Substances Subject to Restrictions on Certain Dangerous 1907/2006) article 59 - Candidate
Authorization Substances List of Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Styrene - Use restricted. See item 75. -
(see link for restriction details)
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
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Substances (RoHS)
Styrene 100-42-5 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Styrene 100-42-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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