Styrene (stabilised with 20 ppm 4-tert-butyl-pyrocatechol) for synthesis
Phenylethylene ; Vinylbenzene
MERCK Schuchardt
Xn
CAS :100-42-5
Storage class :3 A
Do not allow to enter sewerage system
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Hazard / Symptom
Hazard Flammable. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes and skin.
After skin contact Irritations.
After eye contact Irritations. After inhalation: Irritations of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea. After absorption of toxic quantities: headache , dizziness , narcosis An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed. The possibility of a carcinogenic effect has not yet been fully assessed.
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Protective equipments / General working measures
GLASS GLOVE RESPIRATOR
NO SMOKING
Do not breathe vapour.
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Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media CO2, foam, powder.
Additional informations Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
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First aid
FIRST AID
After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After inhalation: fresh air.
After swallowing make the victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Summon doctor.
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