General Information
Revision date
1999-04-28
Product name
Styrene monomer, inhibited
Product Synonyms
Vinylbenzol
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
One Reagent Lane
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XN
Hazard statements
10 20 36/38 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause central nervous system depression. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. May cause cancer based on animal studies. May polymerize explosively on loss of inhibitor. This material has been reported to be susceptible to autoxidation and therefore should be classified as peroxidizable. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Hazardous due to peroxide initiation of polymerization. Target Organs: Central nervous system. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, Ingestion: drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. Aspiration may cause respiratory swelling and pneumonitis. Causes narcotic effects including headache, dizziness, Inhalation: weakness, unconsciousness, and possible death. Chronic: No information found. Byes Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get kin apt ge