Styrene Oxide
CAS Number
96-09-3Synonym
Epoxyethylbenzene; Epoxystyrene; NCI-C54977; Phenethylene oxide; 1-phenyl-1,2-epoxyethane; 1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene; Phenylethylene oxide; Phenyloxirane; Styrene epoxide; Styrene 7,8-oxide; Styryl oxide
Occurrence/Use
Reactive plasticizer or diluent for epoxy resins, treatment of fibers and textiles; production of phenethyl alcohol, styrene glycol and its derivatives; chemical intermediate in production of agricultural and biological chemicals, cosmetics and surface coatings
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 4.6 E-5 |
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.6 E-1 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.6 E-1 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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