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Styrene, 99%, stab. with 10-15ppm 4-tert-butylcatechol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Styrene is used in the preparation of polystyrene which finds application in rigid foodservice containers, automobile body panels, wind turbine parts, boats, compact disc (CD) cases, envelope windows and many other products. Other uses include refrigerator liners, medical devices and small household appliances. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of styrene-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene latex, styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), styrene-divinylbenzene (S-DVB) and styrene-acrylonitrile resin (SAN), which are used in rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile and boat parts, food containers and carpet backing.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Styrene is used in the preparation of polystyrene which finds application in rigid foodservice containers, automobile body panels, wind turbine parts, boats, compact disc (CD) cases, envelope windows and many other products. Other uses include refrigerator liners, medical devices and small household appliances. It is used as a precursor for the preparation of styrene-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene latex, styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), styrene-divinylbenzene (S-DVB) and styrene-acrylonitrile resin (SAN), which are used in rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile and boat parts, food containers and carpet backing.
Solubility
Miscible with carbon disulfide, ether, methanol, benzene, toluene, ethanol, n-heptane, carbon tetrachloride and acetone. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and copper.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -31°C |
Density | 0.906 |
pH | Neutral |
Boiling Point | 145°C to 146°C |
Flash Point | 31°C (88°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.546 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN2055 |
Beilstein | 1071236 |
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