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| − | A colorless liquid that is often used as a monomer for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polystyrene polystyrene] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester | + | A colorless liquid that is often used as a monomer for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polystyrene polystyrene] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester%20resin polyester] resins. Methyl styrene polymerizes with heat or catalysts. It is also acts as a solvent for polyester resins, such as Bio-Plastic® (Wards Natural Science). |
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| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 627 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
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Revision as of 07:31, 24 July 2013
Description
A colorless liquid that is often used as a monomer for polystyrene and polyester resins. Methyl styrene polymerizes with heat or catalysts. It is also acts as a solvent for polyester resins, such as Bio-Plastic® (Wards Natural Science).
Synonyms and Related Terms
isopropenyl benzene; 2-phenylpropene
Other Properties
Soluble in benzene. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5C(CH3):CH2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 98-83-9 |
| Melting Point | -23.21 |
| Density | 0.9062 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.2 |
| Boiling Point | 165.38 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Moderate fire risk. Flash point = 54C Explosive limits in air 1.9-6.1% Moderately toxic by inhalation and skin contact.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 627
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979