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Styrene Monomer, Inhibited Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Styrene Monomer, Inhibited (C8H8). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Flammable hazardFlammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Styrene Monomer, Inhibited

Styrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₅CH=CH₂. This derivative of benzene is a colorless oily liquid, although aged samples can appear yellowish. The compound evaporates easily and has a sweet smell, although high concentrations have a less pleasant odor.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable liquids Category 3
Storage category
Flammable Storage
Flammable
Yes
Flash point
31 °C / 87.8 °F
Storage temperature
better at low temperatures.If the temperature rises 1°C/day, it may be an early indication of spontaneous polymerization
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Conditions to Avoid Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Temperatures above 40°C. Incompatible Materials Acids, Halogenated compounds, Copper alloys, Strong oxidizing agents

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Ears, Central nervous system (CNS). Aspiration Toxicity Category 1

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Styrene Monomer, Inhibited

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Styrene monomer, inhibited (C8H8). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Additional extinguishing notes: Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist maybe used to cool closed containers

Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Styrene monomer, inhibited should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids Category 3), climate control needs (better at low temperatures.If the temperature rises 1°C/day, it may be an early indication of spontaneous polymerization), and segregation requirements. Conditions to Avoid Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Temperatures above 40°C. Incompatible Materials Acids, Halogenated compounds, Copper alloys, Strong oxidizing agents

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting Point/Range -31 °C / -23.8 °F Boiling Point/Range 145 - 146 °C / 293 - 294.8 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Styrene Monomer, Inhibited

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 228 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage

    FireSAFE 4X

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 10 ft
    • 12 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
    • 48 Square Feet storage
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  • Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote Storage

    Single Tote & Pallet Storage

    • 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Styrene monomer, inhibited be stored?

Store Styrene monomer, inhibited in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids Category 3). Climate range guidance: better at low temperatures.If the temperature rises 1°C/day, it may be an early indication of spontaneous polymerization. Compatibility notes: Conditions to Avoid Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfacesandsources of ignition. Temperatures above 40°C. Incompatible Materials Acids, Halogenated compounds, Copper alloys, Strong oxidizing agents US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Styrene monomer, inhibited flammable?

Yes — Styrene monomer, inhibited is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: 31 °C / 87.8 °F. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.

What hazard class is Styrene monomer, inhibited?

Styrene monomer, inhibited is listed as: Flammable liquids Category 3. Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Ears, Central nervous system (CNS). Aspiration Toxicity Category 1

What fire suppression is recommended for Styrene monomer, inhibited?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Styrene monomer, inhibited (C8H8). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Is compliant Styrene monomer, inhibited storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Styrene monomer, inhibited. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.