styrenu
Styrenu, commonly known as styrene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C8H8. It is a colorless, volatile liquid at room temperature with a sweet, petrochemical odor. Styrene is primarily used as the monomer for polystyrene and many copolymers.
Industrial production occurs mainly by catalytic dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene, a process that converts ethylbenzene to styrene
Styrene has a boiling point around 145°C and a melting point around -30°C. It is sparingly soluble
Applications include the principal building blocks for polystyrene resins (general purpose and high-impact grades), expanded polystyrene
Safety and environment: Exposure to styrene primarily affects the nervous system and can cause headaches, dizziness,