Preferred name | styrene |
Trivial Name | Styrene |
Short Description | vinylbenzene |
Formula | C8 H8 |
CAS Number | 100-42-5 |
Flavis Number | 1.015 |
ECHA Number | 202-851-5 |
FDA UNII | 44LJ2U959V |
Nikkaji Number | J4.006A |
Beilstein Number | 1071236 |
MDL | MFCD00008612 |
COE Number | 11022 |
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FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 100-42-5 ; STYRENE--NLFG |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 100-42-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7501 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972557 |
Flavornet: | 100-42-5 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C07083 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB34240 |
FooDB: | FDB012552 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2902.50.0000 |
Typical G.C. | |
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Formulations/Preparations: •available in usa as polymer grade purity, 99.6% min; polymer, 10 mgkg (ppm) max; sulfur, 25 mgkg (ppm) max; chlorine, 50 mgkg (ppm) max; hydrogen peroxide, 100 mgkg (ppm) max; benzaldehyde, 200 mgkg (ppm) max; & tertiary-butyl catechol (as inhibitor), 12-15 mgkg (ppm). free from suspended matter & is clear. •purity, 99.6-99.9% min; ethylbenzene, 85 ppm max; polymer content, 10 ppm max; para-tert-butylcatechol (inhibitor), 10-15 ppm or 45-55 ppm; aldehydes (as benzaldehyde), 200 ppm; peroxides (as h2o2), 0.0015 wt% or 100 ppm max; benzene, 1 ppm max; sulfur, 25 ppm max; chlorides (as chlorine), 50 ppm max •clear, colorless grades |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 104.15175628662 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.548 to 7.573 |
Refractive Index | 1.545 to 1.548 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -31 to -30°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 145 to 146°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 67 to 68°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 6.205 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3.6 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 32.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.95 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 310 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Balsamic | |
sweet, balsamic, floral, plastic | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1981) | At 0.10 % in triacetin. sweet balsam floral plastic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Styrax |
Flavoring purposes | Almond, Cherry, Plum |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 2650 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LIVER: OTHER CHANGES Science Reports of the Research Institutes, Tohoku University, Series C: Medicine. Vol. 36(1-4), Pg. 10, 1989. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 898 mg/kg Environmental Research. Vol. 40, Pg. 411, 1986. oral-mouse LD50 316 mg/kg Progress Report for Contract No. NIH-NCI-E-C-72-3252, Submitted to the National Cancer Institute by Litton Bionetics, Inc. Vol. NCI-E-C-72-3252, Pg. 1973 intravenous-mouse LD50 90 mg/kg Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 19, Pg. 617, 1969. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 660 mg/kg Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 19, Pg. 617, 1969 oral-mammal (species unspecified) LDLo > 1500 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 39(4), Pg. 86, 1974. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-rat LC50 12000 mg/m3/4H Archives of Environmental Health. Vol. 18, Pg. 878, 1969. inhalation-mouse LC50 9500 mg/m3/4H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 106, 1982. inhalation-guinea pig TCLo 12000 mg/m3/14H BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 24, Pg. 295, 1942. inhalation-human TCLo 10000 ppm/30M "Practical Toxicology of Plastics," Lefaux, R., Cleveland, OH, Chemical Rubber Co., 1968Vol. -, Pg. 77, 1968. inhalation-human TCLo 20 ug/m3 SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 26(8), Pg. 11, 1961. inhalation-human TCLo 376 ppm/1H BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: FLACCID PARALYSIS WITHOUT ANESTHESIA (USUALLY NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKAGE) Archives of Environmental Health. Vol. 16, Pg. 656, 1968. inhalation-human TCLo 600 ppm SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 14, Pg. 387, 1956. inhalation-rabbit TCLo 4000 ppm/4H Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 12/13/1963 |
Category: | |||
cosmetic agents | |||
Recommendation for styrene usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.85 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): | 590 (μg/person/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 4 | |||
Click here to view publication 4 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.20000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 0.20000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 0.20000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - | |
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i). | |||
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm. | |||
average usage mg/kg | maximum usage mg/kg | ||
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): | 0.50000 | - | |
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): | 0.50000 | - | |
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): | 0.50000 | 4.00000 | |
Processed fruit (04.1): | - | - | |
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): | - | - | |
Confectionery (05.0): | 0.50000 | 6.00000 | |
Chewing gum (05.3): | - | - | |
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): | - | - | |
Bakery wares (07.0): | 0.50000 | 8.50000 | |
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): | - | - | |
Eggs and egg products (10.0): | - | - | |
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): | - | - | |
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): | - | - | |
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): | - | - | |
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): | 1.50000 | 3.00000 | |
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): | 0.50000 | 6.00000 | |
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): | 0.50000 | 0.50000 | |
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 29 (FGE29)[1] - Substance from the priority list: Vinylbenzene from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety assessment of the substances (butadiene, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, styrene) copolymer either not crosslinked or crosslinked with divinylbenzene or 1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate, in nanoform, for use in food contact materials View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 49, Revision 1 (FGE.49Rev1): xanthine alkaloids from the priority list View page or View pdf |
Assessment of the impact of the IARC Monograph Vol. 121 on the safety of the substance styrene (FCM No 193) for its use in plastic food contact materials View page or View pdf |
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