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Styrene Monomer

Polystyrene/UPR feedstock • aromatics • monomers

CAS: 100-42-5 Formula: C₈H₈ HS: 2902.50 UN 2055 · Class 3 · PG III (stabilized) GHS: Flam. Liq. 3 (H226); Acute Tox. 4 Inh (H332); Skin Irrit. 2 (H315); Eye Irrit. 2 (H319); STOT SE 3 (H335); Carc. 2 (H351) Incoterms: FOB/CIF/EXW Ports: Rotterdam • Antwerp
Purity (styrene)
≥ 99.7%
Ethylbenzene
≤ 0.2%
Color (APHA)
≤ 10
Inhibitor (TBC)
10–15 ppm
Flash point (CC)
≈ 31 °C
Parameter Typical Spec
Styrene assay 99.80% ≥ 99.70%
Ethylbenzene 0.15% ≤ 0.20%
Color (APHA) ≤ 10 ≤ 15
Polymer content ≤ 10 ppm ≤ 15 ppm
Water (KF) ≤ 100 ppm ≤ 200 ppm
Inhibitor (TBC) 12 ppm 10–15 ppm
Acidity (as acetic) ≤ 5 ppm ≤ 10 ppm
Appearance clear, colorless liquid; aromatic odor
Applications Packaging Storage & Handling
• Polystyrene (GPPS/HIPS/EPS), ABS/SAN copolymers.
• Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) / gelcoat reactive diluent.
• SBR latex modification, resin & composite systems.
• 200 kg steel drums (phenolic lined) • 1000 L IBCs (specialty only).
• Bulk road tanker / ISO tank / barge with inhibitor control.
• UN 2055 Class 3 (flammable); polymerizes on heat/peroxides — keep cool and out of sun.
• Ship and store **stabilized with TBC**. Do **not** nitrogen-blanket long-term; inhibitor requires oxygen. Maintain oxygen in headspace (≈ 5–8% v/v) and TBC within spec.
• Recommended materials: 304/316L SS; avoid copper/brass and strong oxidizers. Never distill to dryness.
Specs are representative; supply conforms to the COA for the lot shipped. Choose inhibitor level to match your process residence time and temperature profile.

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