Styrene Monomer

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H319, H332, H335, H351, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Skin Irritation, Category 2 Eye Irritation, Category 2A Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 4 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 3 (Respiratory system) Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated exposure), Category 1 (Auditory System) Aspiration Hazard, Category 1 Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Flame Exclamation

Health hazards

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Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H372: Causes damage to organs (Auditory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled

Prevention

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. – No smoking. P240: Ground container and receiving equipment to prevent static discharge. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P341 IF INHALED If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call for medical assistance. P370 + P378: In case of fire, use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233+P235: Keep container tightly closed at a cool to ambient temperature.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of container and its contents in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless Liquid, Pungent Odor. IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Flammable liquid and vapor. Aspiration hazard if swallowed, may cause lung damage. May cause eye, skin, respiratory, and digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression (CNS). May cause reproductive and fetus effects. May cause cancer based on animal studies. Uninhibited material may form explosive peroxides.

Potential health effects

EYES: Contact may cause eye irritation. SKIN: May cause moderate to severe skin irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause skin burns. INGESTION May be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, nasuea, vomiting and diarrhea

Aspiration hazard

Can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal INHALATION: Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss or coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Vapors expected to be slightly irritating. CARCINOGENICITY IARC Classified 2B (possible for humans)

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin, Inhalation, Eyes TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: Respiratory system (single exposure) and auditory system (prolonged exposure through inhalation) CANCER STATEMENT: OSHA - No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA ACGIH - No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH NTP - Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.