Styrene Monomer

Styrene Monomer (SM) is a colorless to yellowish light oily liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. It is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in alcohols, ethers and carbon disulfide. This monomer is flammable, reactive and toxic.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H8

CAS Number:

100-42-5

Also Known As:

Ethenylbenzene; Phenylethene; Vinylbenzene; Cinnamene

Structure:

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applications:

SM is used to make a variety of products, from expandable foam to higher end engineering plastics. End uses of styrene include food packaging, cabinets for electronics, CD holders, paper coatings, boat hulls and interior automotive components. In the construction industry, it is used to produce pipe products, tanks, lighting fixtures, insulation, and various corrosion resistant and rubber products.

Packaging:

Drums

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless to yellowish light oily liquid

Boiling Point, °C

145

Density, g/cm3

0.910 - 0.911

Flash Point, °C

31

Melting point, °C

-31

Molecular weight, g/mol

104.15

Odor

Aromatic odor

Purity, %

99.90

Refractive index, n20/D

1.5469

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Styrene Monomer supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum