=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:STYRENE
NIIN:00-987-4126
MSDS Number: BGBYF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL (MFR
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:STYRENE, MONOMER  (SARA III)
CAS:100-42-5
RTECS #:WL3675000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,50PPM/100STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS,IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
    TRACT;LACK OF APPETITE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,WEAKNESS,DEFATTING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.CALL A PHYSICIAN.WASH CONTAMINATED
    AREAS OF BODY WITH SOAP & WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:90F CC
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN MASSIVE FIRES,FIREFIGHTING SHOULD BE DONE
    FROM SAFE DIST.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A
    SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.ABSORB ON
    PAPER.EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN A HOOD.BURN THE PAPER,PROVIDING
    LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATION PERMIT.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN &
    CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY.
Other Precautions:LARGE QUANTITIES CAN BE SAFELY STORED IN VENTED METAL
    STORAGE TANKS WITH CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS FOR POLYMERIZATION.IN HOT
    CLIMATES,STORE IN A TANK WITH A TEMPERATURE ALARM SYSTEM

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:HAVE ALL-PURPOSE CANNISTER MASK AVAILABLE
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN
    AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORK CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health
STYRENE FREEZING POINT:-23F.(HI TEM) SHOULD BE AVOIDED TO PRECLUDE
    HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION. IN HANDLING & STORAGE:AVOID OXIDIZING
    AGENTS,WEAR GOGGLES,RUBBER GLOVES & CHEM.CARTRIDGE RESPIR.STO

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:293F
Vapor Pres:6
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:0.92
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOWISH,PENETRATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PEROXIDES & STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS & OPEN FLAME
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CONTAMINATION WITH
    POLY.CATALYST,E.G.PEROXIDES,ACIDS,HI TEM

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO AN APPROVED INCINERATOR UNDER
    CONTROLLED CONDITIONS,PROVIDING LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS
    PERMIT.INCINERATION WILL BECOME EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
    FLAMMABLE SOLVENT

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