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Polystyrene Structure

Polystyrene

Chemical Properties

Melting point 212 °C
Boiling point 30-80 °C
Density  1.06 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index  n20/D 1.5916
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated)
form  powder
color  White
Water Solubility  insoluble
Dielectric constant 24.0(Ambient)
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey ZJMWRROPUADPEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 9003-53-6
IARC 3 (Vol. 19, Sup 7) 1987
NIST Chemistry Reference Polystyrene(9003-53-6)
EPA Substance Registry System Polystyrene (9003-53-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  41
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-24/25
RIDADR  2211
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  WL6475000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  9
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  39039000

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