Styrene

GHS

General Information

Name:

Styrene

Implementation:

EU

Remarks:

Classification and labelling according to the GHS criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (Annex VI, table 3.1); additional self classification applies for aspiration toxicity, respiratory irritation and STOT repeated exposure toxicity.

Related composition

Related composition:

Styrene

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable liquids

Hazard category:

Flam. Liquid 3

Hazard statement:

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 4

Hazard statement:

H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Skin corrosion / irritation

Hazard category:

Skin Irrit. 2

Hazard statement:

H315: Causes skin irritation.

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Irrit. 2

Hazard statement:

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Hazard category:

Asp. Tox. 1

Hazard statement:

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Hazard category:

STOT Single Exp. 3

Hazard statement:

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Affected organs:

other: respiratory system

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Hazard category:

STOT Rep. Exp. 2

Hazard statement:

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Affected organs:

other: olfactory system, respiratory system

Route of exposure:

inhalation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS02: flame

GHS07: exclamation mark

GHS08: health hazard

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H332: Harmful if inhaled.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H315: Causes skin irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation

Precautionary statements

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233: Keep container tightly closed.

P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242: Use non-sparking tools.

P243: Take actions to pevent static discharges.

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

wash hands and open skin areas thoroughly after handling

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.

P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

Specific treatment (see information. on this label).

P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362: Take off contaminated clothing.

P370+P378: In case of fire: Use... to extinguish.

In case of fire: Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide for extinction.

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405: Store locked up.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/ regional/ national/ international regulation.

Notes

Note D