Styrene - Wikipedia
WEBStyrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C 6 H 5 CH=CH 2. Its structure consists of a vinyl group as substituent on benzene. Styrene is a colorless, oily liquid, although aged samples can appear yellowish.
Styrene | NIOSH | CDC
WEBOverview. CAS No. 100-42-5. Styrene (C₆H₅CH=CH₂) is a colorless liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell. Breathing high levels of styrene may cause changes in color vision, tiredness, feeling drunk, slowed reaction time, concentration problems, or …
Styrene | C6H5CHCH2 | CID 7501 - PubChem
WEBStyrene | C6H5CHCH2 or C8H8 | CID 7501 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Styrene
WEBJul 15, 2022 · Styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid, which has a sweet odor and is highly volatile. Styrene is widely used to make plastics and rubber, which are used to manufacture a variety of products, such as insulation, pipes, automobile parts, printing cartridges, food containers, and carpet backing.
Styrene | Chemical Compound | Britannica
WEBStyrene, liquid hydrocarbon that is important chiefly for its marked tendency to undergo polymerization (a process in which individual molecules are linked to produce extremely large, multiple-unit molecules). Styrene is employed in the manufacture of polystyrene, an important plastic, as well as a.
Styrene Factsheet | National Biomonitoring Program | CDC
WEBStyrene Factsheet. Styrene is a chemical used to make latex, synthetic rubber, and polystyrene resins. These resins are used to make plastic packaging, disposable cups and containers, insulation, and other products. Styrene …
Styrene - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
WEBStyrene is primarily a synthetic chemical that is used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, and resins. It is also known as vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, or phenylethylene. Many workers, including those who make boats, tubs, and showers, are potentially exposed to styrene.
Styrene - American Chemical Society
WEBJun 8, 2015 · Styrene is a sweet-smelling, oily liquid that is almost insoluble in water but is miscible with most organic solvents. Its name comes from styrax (or storax) balsam, the resin of the Liquidambar genus of trees that grow in many places worldwide. M. Bonastre first isolated it in 1831 by distilling the balsam.
Styrene | Public Health Statement | ATSDR - Centers for Disease …
WEBWhat is styrene? Description: Styrene is a colorless liquid that evaporates easily. In its pure form, styrene has a sweet smell. Manufactured styrene may contain aldehydes, which give it a sharp, unpleasant odor. Uses: manufacturing. Large amounts of styrene are produced in the United States.
Styrene - NIST Chemistry WebBook
WEBIUPAC Standard InChIKey: PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy CAS Registry Number: 100-42-5 Chemical structure: This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file or as a ...
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