Styrene is a colorless clear liquid (CAS 100-42-5), stabilized with TBC to prevent polymerization. It is the primary monomer for polystyrene and copolymers like ABS resin, and finds use as a solvent in dyes/inks and engine antifreeze.
| Property Category | Property | Value/Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Color/Odor/State | Colorless liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor | Turns slightly yellow on prolonged storage due to oxidation |
| Physical | Viscosity | Low (0.76 cP at 25°C) | Flows easily at room temperature |
| Toxicity | Toxicity Level | Moderately toxic (irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract) | Classified as a possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B) |
| Flammability | Flammability | Highly flammable | Requires inhibitor (e.g., TBC) to prevent polymerization during storage |
| Physical | Density | 0.909 g/cm³ at 20°C | Less dense than water |
| Physical | Volatility | High (vapor pressure: 5.3 kPa at 20°C) | Vapors are heavier than air (vapor density: 3.6) |
| Corrosivity | Corrosivity | Low | Non-corrosive to stainless steel and most plastics |
| Physical | Boiling Point | 145.2°C at standard pressure | |
| Stability | Decomposability | Decomposes at high temperatures (>300°C) releasing toxic fumes | May form explosive peroxides upon prolonged exposure to air |
| Physical | Melting Point | -30.6°C | |
| Acidity/Alkalinity | Nature | Neutral (pH ~7 in aqueous solution) | |
| Flammability | Autoignition Temp | 490°C | |
| Physical | Flash Point | 31°C (closed cup) | |
| Solubility | Solubility | Slightly soluble in water (~0.03 g/100 mL at 20°C); miscible with ethanol, ether, and most organic solvents |
Shandong Avik Chemical Co., Ltd.
is located in Guangrao County, Shandong Province, a famous production base of chemical and rubber products in China. Our company relies on rich chemical resources to produce all kinds of chemical products and other rubber products. At present, the company has formed a cross regional and cross industry group company integrating production and trade.
Our main products include basic inorganic and organic chemicals. With qualified product quality, professional sales experience and better after-sales service,
our products such as methylene chloride, acetate, VAM, TCE, PCE, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, THF, etc have been exported
Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and the other countries all over the world.
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