Name: Styrene

Formula: C8H8

Chemical Safety: Flammable, Irritant, Health Hazard

Molar Mass: 104.15 g/mol

Flash Point: 107.8°C

Lower Explosive Limit(LEL): 2%VOL

Upper Explosive Limit(UEL:  11.1%VOL

TWA: 50ppm

STEL: 100ppm

General Description: Styrene is primarily a synthetic chemical. It is also known as vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, or phenylethylene. It's a colorless liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell. It often contains other chemicals that give it a sharp, unpleasant smell. It dissolves in some liquids but doesn't dissolve easily in water. Billions of pounds are produced each year to make products such as rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile parts, food containers, and carpet backing. Most of these products contain styrene linked together in a long chain (polystyrene) as well as unlinked styrene. Low levels of styrene also occur naturally in a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, beverages, and meats.