Styrene
CAS No: 100-42-5
Styrene is a clear, colourless liquid with a sweet smell used as a monomer in the production of polystyrene, ABS, and SBR rubber. It is essential for plastics and composite materials.
Synonyms
Vinylbenzene, Phenylethene
Formula
C₈H₈
CAS No
100-42-5
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 104.15 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Liquid
- Density: ~0.91 g/cm³
- Boiling point: ~145 °C
- Melting point: ~−30.6 °C
- Refractive index: ~1.546
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Key applications
- Polymer manufacturing
- Resin production
- Rubber modification
- Insulation materials
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Industries
- Plastics
- Construction
- Automotive
- Packaging
Hazard classification
Flam. Liq. 3; H226
Repr. 2; H361d
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation); H332
STOT RE 1; H372
Skin Irrit. 2; H315
Eye Irrit. 2; H319
