ICSC 1201 - STYRENE OXIDE

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STYRENE OXIDE

ICSC: 1201
_{April 2006}

(Epoxyethyl)benzene
1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene
Styrene-7,8-oxide
Phenylethylene oxide
Phenyl oxirane
Styrene epoxide
Styryl oxide

CAS No: 96-09-3
RTECS No: CZ9625000
EC No: 603-084-00-2

C₈H₈O / C₆H₅CHCH₂O
Molecular mass: 120.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames. NO contact with acid(s), base(s).	Powder, foam, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION	Above 76°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 76°C use a closed system, ventilation.	In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.	EU classification T Symbol R: 45-21-36 S: 53-45 GHS classification Signal: Danger Excl mark-Health haz Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause Note: E cancer	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0	Separated from acids, bases, food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID.

Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize due to heating above the flash point, under the influence of acid(s) and base(s).

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 194°C
Melting point: -36.7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.3 (poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 40
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.30
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.001
Flash point: 76°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 498°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-22
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.61

NOTES

Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting.

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008