UNION CARBIDE CORP -- STYRENE  -- 6810-00-987-4126
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STYRENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-987-4126
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CORP
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-822-4357
Emergency Phone Num:800-822-4357
CAGE:61637
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CORP
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)
CAGE:61637

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STYRENE, MONOMER  (SARA III)
CAS:100-42-5
RTECS #:WL3675000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,50PPM/100STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION BY
    LIQ/VAP;INHAL/INGEST:IRRITATES NOSE/THROAT.CAUSES
    NAUSEA,HEAD,VOMIT;SKIN:IRRITN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:103F TOC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:914F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:SM FIRES;CO*2,DRY CHEMICALS;LG FIRES:FOAM,WETTING
    AGENT
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
    EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
    ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
    SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL.  NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,&FIRE.AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
    W/SKIN:CAUTION!PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAP MAY BE
    HARMFUL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED,MECHANICAL EXHAUST ACEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:145F(293C)
Vapor Pres:5
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:0.9075
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.49(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS & STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2 BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CONTAMINATION WITH PEROXIDES,STRONG
    ACIDS & HIGH TEMPERATURE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DESTROY BY LIQUID
    INCINERATION. INCINERATION WILL BE EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
    FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,F ED,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.