A7465312
Styrene oxide , ≥90% , 96-09-3
Synonym(s):
1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene;Epoxystyrene;Phenylethylene oxide;Phenyloxirane;Styrene oxide, Phenyloxirane, Phenylethylene oxide, Styrene epoxide
CAS NO.:96-09-3
Empirical Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15
MDL number: MFCD00005121
EINECS: 202-476-7
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -37 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 194 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.14 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 175 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 3g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| explosive limit | 1.1-22%(V) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 3 g/L (20 ºC) |
| BRN | 108582 |
| Stability: | Stability Unstable - polymerises readily with compounds possessing a labile hydrogen (such as acids and alcohols) in the presence of acids, bases or some salts. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Moisture sensitive. |
| LogP | 1.61 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 96-09-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| IARC | 2A (Vol. Sup 7, 60, 121) 2019 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Oxirane, phenyl-(96-09-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Styrene oxide (96-09-3) |
Description and Uses
Used as an intermediate in the production of styrene glycol and its derivatives; as a reactive dilutent in the epoxy resin industry; as a chemical intermediate for making bphenethyl alcohol, a fragrance material.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H340-H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P201-P280-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 45-21-36-43-36/38-20/21-46 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-36/37-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CZ9625000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 928 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29109000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 96-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |





