NTP CHEMICAL REPOSITORY (RADIAN
CORPORATION, AUGUST 29, 1991)
POLYSTYRENE
-IDENTIFIERS
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*CATALOG ID NUMBER:
002084
*CAS NUMBER:
9003-53-6
*BASE CHEMICAL NAME: POLYSTYRENE
*PRIMARY
NAME: POLYSTYRENE
*CHEMICAL FORMULA: (C8H8)n
*STRUCTURAL
FORMULA: (CH2CH(C6H5))n
*WLN: /1U1R/
*SYNONYMS:
BENZENE, ETHENYL-, HOMOPOLYMER
A 3-80
AFCOLENE
ATACTIC
POLYSTYRENE
BACTOLATEX
BAKELITE SMD 3500
BASF III
BDH 29-790
BEXTRENE
XL 750
BICOLASTIC A 75
BICOLENE H
BIO-BEADS S-S 2
BP-KLP BSB-S
BUSTREN K
%00
BUSTREN U 825
BUSTREN Y 825
CADCO 0115
CARINEX GP
COPAL
Z
COSDEN 550
DENKA QP3
DIAREX 43G
DORVON
DOW 456
DYLENE 8
DYLITE F
ESBRITE
2
ESTYRENE G 15
FOSTER GRANT 834
GEDEX
HOSTYREN N
KB
POLYMER
LACQREN 506
LUSTREX HP 77
POLIGOSTYRENE
OWISPOL GF
PELASPAN 333
PICCOLASTIC A
POLYFLEX
POLYSTROL D
POLYSTRENE BEADS
PRINTELS
REXOLITE 1422
RHODOLINE
SHELL 300
STERNITE 30
STYRAFOIL
STYRAGEL
STYRENE POLYMERS
STYREX C
STYROCELL PM
STYROFOAM
STYRON
TOPOREX 500
TROLITUL
TRYCITE 1000
UBATOL
U 2001
UN 2211
UP 1
UP 2
VESTOLEN P
5232G
VESTYRON
VINAMUL N 710
VINYLBENZENE POLYMER
X 600
-PHYSICAL CHEMICAL
DATA
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*PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION: LITERATURE: White powder
REPOSITORY: Not available
*MOLECULAR
WEIGHT: 50,000-300,000
*SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.04-1.65 @ 20/4 C
*DENSITY:
Not available
*MP (DEG C): 240 C
*BP (DEG C): Not
available
*SOLUBILITIES:
WATER : Not available
DMSO : Not available
95% ETHANOL : Not available
METHANOL : Not available
ACETONE : Not available
TOLUENE : Not available
OTHER SOLVENTS: Tetrahydrofuran: Soluble
: Toluene: Soluble
: Methylene chloride: Soluble
: Pyridine: Soluble
BENZENE: Soluble
*VOLATILITY:
Vapor pressure: Not available
Vapor density : Not available
*FLAMMABILITY(FLASH
POINT):
Flash point data for this
compound are not available. It is
probably
combustible. Fires involving this material can be
controlled with a
dry chemical,
carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.
The autoignition
temperature is 427 C (800 F).
*UEL: Not available LEL: Not available
*REACTIVITY:
This compound is incompatible with strong
oxidizing agents. It is also
attacked by hydrocarbon solvents.
*STABILITY:
This material has an average shelf-life of 6
months. It turns yellow on
exposure to light. Solutions of this chemical in water, DMSO, 95% ethanol
or acetone should be stable for 24 hours
under normal lab conditions (RAD).
*OTHER PHYSICAL DATA:
Refractive index: 1.60 @ 25 C
Highly resistant to biological decay.
Dielectric constant at 100 megacycles:
2.4-2.65
-TOXICITY
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*NIOSH REGISTRY NUMBER: WL6475000
*TOXICITY:
typ. dose mode specie amount units other
LC50 ihl mus 120 mg/m3/10M
*AQTX/TLM96: Not available
*SAX
TOXICITY EVALUATION:
THR = An
experimental equivocal tumorigenic agent, carcinogen. HIGH via
inhalation.
*CARCINOGENICITY:
Tumorigenic Data:
TDLo: imp-rat 19 mg/kg
Review:
IARC Cancer Review: Animal Inadequate Evidence
IARC: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen (Group 3)
[610]
*MUTATION DATA:
test lowest dose
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Not available
*TERATOGENICITY (Reproductive Effects Data):
Not available
*STANDARDS, REGULATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
OSHA: None
ACGIH: None
NIOSH
Criteria Document: None
NFPA
Hazard Rating: Health (H): None
Flammability (F): None
Reactivity (R):
None
*OTHER TOXICITY DATA:
Review: Toxicology Review
Status: Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory, 1983
Meets criteria for proposed OSHA
Medical Records Rule
-OTHER DATA (Regulatory)
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*PROPER
SHIPPING NAME (IATA): Polystyrene beads, expandable
*UN/ID NUMBER:
UN2211
*HAZARD CLASS: 9
SUBSIDIARY RISK: None PACKING
GROUP: III
*LABELS REQUIRED: Miscellaneous
*PACKAGING:
PASSENGER: PKG. INSTR.: 908
MAXIMUM QUANTITY: 100 kg
CARGO : PKG.
INSTR.: 908 MAXIMUM
QUANTITY: 200 kg
*SPECIAL PROVISIONS: None
*USES:
This material is used in the manufactyure of
plastics; synthetic rubber;
resins; insulation; packaging;
refrigerator doors; machine housings;
electrical equipment; toys; thermal insulation; radiator leak stopper
(as spheres); and as ion-exchange
resin.
-HANDLING PROCEDURES
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*ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS:
This material may be irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.
In high
concentrations it
may be narcotic. When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and fumes.
*MINIMUM
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Not available
*RECOMMENDED GLOVE
MATERIALS:
Recommended Glove Type
For Use With Neat (Undiluted) Chemical:
Recommendations based on permeation test results are made for
handling
the neat (undiluted)
chemical. If this chemical makes direct
contact with
your glove, or if a
tear, puncture or hole develops, replace them at once.
Suggested Glove Type(s) (RAD): No information
available
*RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR:
Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a
NIOSH-
approved half face
respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas
cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl,
acid gas and SO2) with a
dust/mist
filter.
*STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
You should store this chemical under refrigerated
conditions
and away from all
organic compounds.
*OTHER:
Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you
should contact
a physician for
advice regarding the possible long term health effects and
potential recommendation for medical
monitoring. Recommendations from
the
physician will depend upon the
specific compound, the exposure level and the
route of exposure.
*SPILLS AND LEAKAGE:
If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE
ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then
dampen the solid spill material with toluene, then transfer the dampened
material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with
toluene
to pick up any remaining
material. Your contaminated clothing
and absorbent
paper should be
sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal.
Solvent-wash all contaminated surfaces with
toluene followed by washing with
a
soap and water solution. Do not reenter
the contaminated area until
the
Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area
has been properly cleaned.
*DISPOSAL
AND WASTES TREATMENT:
Not
available
-EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
====================
*SKIN CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and
isolating
all contaminated
clothing. Gently wash all affected skin
areas thoroughly
with soap and
water.
If symptoms such as redness or
irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a
physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital
for treatment.
*INHALATION:
IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of
fresh air.
If symptoms (such as
wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in
the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a
physician and be prepared to
transport the victim to a hospital.
Provide proper
respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown
atmosphere.
Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
should be used; if not available, use a level
of protection greater than or
equal to that advised under Respirator Recommendation.
*EYE CONTACT:
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if
present. Flush
victim's eyes with water or normal saline
solution for 20 to 30 minutes while
simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
Do not put any ointments, oils, or
medication in the victim's eyes without
specific instructions from a physician.
IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after
flushing eyes to a hospital even if
no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
*INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the
victim is conscious and not convulsing,
give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and
IMMEDIATELY call a
hospital or
poison control center. Be prepared to
transport the victim to a
hospital
if advised by a physician.
If
the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth,
ensure that the victim's airway is open and
lay the victim on his/her side with
the head lower than the body.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
IMMEDIATELY transport
the
victim to a hospital.
*SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms of exposure to this compound may
include skin, eyes and mucous
membranes.
-SOURCES
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