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Document ID (ISN)76829
CIS number 01-676
Year 1998
Convention or series no. FISQ 5-083 IPCS ICSC 1201
Title Styrene oxide
Original title Oxyde de styrène [in French]
Oxido de estireno [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Internet site: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcs/icstart.html, 1993-1998. Spanish version also from: Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Exposure routes: inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of the skin and eyes; effects on the central nervous system (lowering of consciousness). Long-term exposure effects: prolonged or repeated contact may induce skin sensitization; the substance is possibly a carcinogen. No TLV has been established.
Descriptors (primary) Spain; styrene oxide; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; sensitization; carcinogens; fire hazards; skin absorption; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; neurological effects; environmental pollution; hazard identification; health hazards; data sheet; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; Spain; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ethers
Ethylene oxide