Styrene Monomer

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids, Category 3 │ Eye irritation, Category 2A │ Skin irritation, Category 2 │ Aspiration hazard, Category 1 │ Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 2 │Carcinogenicity, Category 2 │ Acute toxicity, Category 4 │Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B.

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 │ Suspected of causing cancer │ Toxic to aquatic life.

Signal word

DANGER NFPA Hazard Rating Health = 2 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 2

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces-No smoking │ 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 │ Wash skin thoroughly after handling │ Avoid release to the environment │ Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). Do not induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant