Styrene
CAS Number
100-42-5Synonym
Cinnamene; Cinnamenol; Cinnamol; Diarex HF 77; Ethylbenzene; NCI-C02200; Phenethylene; Phenylethene; Phenyl ethene; Phenylethylene; Styrene monomer; Styrol; Styrolene; Styron; Styropol; Styropor; Vinylbenzol; Vinyl benzene; Vinylbenzene
Occurrence/Use
Precursor to polystyrene and several copolymers; production of plastic, synthetic rubber, insulation and protective coatings, construction materials, vehicle components, food containers; flavoring agent; component of automobile and tobacco smoke
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 21000 |
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| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory and eye irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system, eyes |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 900 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Nervous system |
| Human Data: | Yes |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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