International Chemical Safety Cards

4-VINYL TOLUENE ICSC: 0735

4-VINYL TOLUENE
p-Methyl styrene
1-Ethenyl-4-methylbenzene
p-Vinyl toluene
CH3C6H4CH=CH2 / C9H10
Molecular mass: 118.2
CAS # 622-97-9
RTECS # WL5076000
ICSC # 0735
UN # 2618
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 52.8°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 52.8°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Dizziness. Drowsiness. Dullness. Headache. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin. Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store only if stabilized.

    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: III
    Marine pollutant.
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0735 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

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    4-VINYL TOLUENE ICSC: 0735

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour is heavier than air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance may polymerize due to warming with fire or explosion hazard. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong acids.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 50 ppm; 242 mg/m3 (as TWA); 100 ppm; 483 mg/m3 (as STEL) (ACGIH 1996).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys , resulting in tissue lesions.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 173°C
    Melting point: -34°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.897
    Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.1
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
    		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
    Flash point: 52.8°C
    Auto-ignition temperature: 515°C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-5.3
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.580
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Also consult ICSC # 0514 on Vinyl toluene isomer mixture.
    NFPA Code: H2; F2; R2;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0735 4-VINYL TOLUENE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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