Styrene
Stirene · Стирол · Estireno · Στυρένιο · ستايرين · Stirol · Стирол · Styrol · استایرن · סטירן · स्टाइरीन · Sztirol
| CAS | 100-42-5 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-851-5 |
| UN | 2055 |
| Formula | C8H8 |
| Molar mass | 104.15 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.0 % vol |
| UEL | 8.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 30 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 490 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.6 |
| GHS | Danger · H226, H315, H319, H332, H361d, H372 |
Styrene is a vinylarene that is benzene carrying a vinyl group. It has been isolated from the benzoin resin produced by Styrax species. Styrene monomer, stabilized appears as a clear colorless to dark liquid with an aromatic odor. Vapors heavier than air and irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Subject to polymerization.