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STYRENE OXIDEICSC: 1201 (April 2006)
(Epoxyethyl)benzene
1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene
Styrene-7,8-oxide
Phenylethylene oxide
Phenyl oxirane
Styrene epoxide
Styryl oxide
CAS #: 96-09-3
EC Number: 202-476-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 76°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames. NO contact with acids or bases.  Above 76°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.  Use 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.  Wear 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 refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Further see Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & 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. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
Combustible liquid
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Suspected of causing genetic defects
May cause cancer 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from acids, bases and food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
STYRENE OXIDE ICSC: 1201
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-PALE-YELLOW LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize due to heating above the flash point, under the influence of acids and bases. 

Formula: C8H8O / C6H5CHCH2O
Molecular mass: 120.2
Boiling point: 194°C
Melting point: -36.7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water, g/100ml 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  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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

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


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; (skin); (DSEN); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans) 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 45-21-36; S: 53-45; Note: E 

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