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A7465312

Styrene oxide , ≥90% , 96-09-3

Synonym(s):
1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene;Epoxystyrene;Phenylethylene oxide;Phenyloxirane;Styrene oxide, Phenyloxirane, Phenylethylene oxide, Styrene epoxide

CAS NO.:96-09-3

Empirical Formula: C8H8O

Molecular Weight: 120.15

MDL number: MFCD00005121

EINECS: 202-476-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -37 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 194 °C (lit.)
Density  1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  4.14 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.535(lit.)
Flash point: 175 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  3g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
explosive limit 1.1-22%(V)
Water Solubility  3 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN  108582
Stability: Stability Unstable - polymerises readily with compounds possessing a labile hydrogen (such as acids and alcohols) in the presence of acids, bases or some salts. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Moisture sensitive.
LogP 1.61
CAS DataBase Reference 96-09-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2A (Vol. Sup 7, 60, 121) 2019
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, phenyl-(96-09-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Styrene oxide (96-09-3)

Description and Uses

Used as an intermediate in the production of styrene glycol and its derivatives; as a reactive dilutent in the epoxy resin industry; as a chemical intermediate for making bphenethyl alcohol, a fragrance material.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H340-H350
Precautionary statements  P201-P280-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  45-21-36-43-36/38-20/21-46
Safety Statements  53-45-36/37-26
RIDADR  UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  CZ9625000
Autoignition Temperature 928 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29109000
Hazardous Substances Data 96-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

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