POLYSTYRENE | ICSC: 1043 (November 2003) |
Benzene, ethenyl-, homopolymer Ethenylbenzene, homopolymer |
CAS #: 9003-53-6 |
EC Number: 500-008-9 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Avoid inhalation of dust. | ||
Skin | |||
Eyes | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. | ||
Ingestion |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered suitable, labelled containers. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
PACKAGING | |
POLYSTYRENE | ICSC: 1043 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: (C8H8)x |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations