Styrene monomer (SM), also called vinylbenzene, has the formula C8H8
and is a colourless, oily liquid with a sweet smell. In industry it is made mainly by dehydrogenation of
ethylbenzene, and it is one of the most widely used monomers in the polymer industry; polystyrene and many
copolymers, rubbers and resins are made from it.
At normal temperature, styrene slowly polymerizes by itself, so an inhibitor (usually TBC) is added and it
must be stored in a cool place, away from heat, light and sources of ignition. The material is flammable,
and the instructions in the safety data sheet (SDS) must be followed during transport and storage.
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