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Styrene

CAS Number

100-42-5

Synonym

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

More information about Styrene

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3): 
21000
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: 

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 
900
Chronic Target Organs: 
Nervous system
Human Data: 
Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision: 
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: