Also known as: SM, vinylbenzene, phenylethylene, ethenylbenzene
CAS 100-42-5C8H8Enquire for availability
The monomer behind polystyrene, ABS and unsaturated polyester resin. Polymer grade, 99.8% min, TBC inhibited. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
100-42-5
Formula
C8H8
Grade
Polymer grade, 99.8% min, TBC inhibited
Packing
180 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Styrene Monomer is the monomer behind polystyrene, ABS and unsaturated polyester resin. We carry it within our alcohols & solvents line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as clear colourless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp sweet odour, in polymer grade, 99.8% min, TBC inhibited, with an assay of 99.8% min. The CAS number is 100-42-5 and the molecular formula is C8H8.
Applications of Styrene Monomer
Where it is used:
Polystyrene, EPS and ABS resin production
Unsaturated polyester resin for FRP and composites
Styrene-butadiene rubber and latex manufacture
Reactive diluent in gel coats and casting resins
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 180 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Store in below 25 °C, inhibited, away from light and peroxides — monitor inhibitor level. Shelf life is 3 months at 25 °C from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Styrene Monomer in the UAE
Technical specification for Styrene Monomer
CAS No.
100-42-5
Formula
C8H8
Appearance
Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp sweet odour
Grade
Polymer grade, 99.8% min, TBC inhibited
Purity / Assay
99.8% min
Assay
99.8% min
Inhibitor (TBC)
10–15 ppm
Polymer content
10 ppm max
Boiling point
145 °C
Flash point
31 °C
Hazard class
UN 2055, Class 3
Packing
180 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Storage
Below 25 °C, inhibited, away from light and peroxides — monitor inhibitor level
Shelf life
3 months at 25 °C
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Polystyrene, EPS and ABS resin production
Unsaturated polyester resin for FRP and composites
Styrene-butadiene rubber and latex manufacture
Reactive diluent in gel coats and casting resins
What packing is Styrene Monomer supplied in?
Styrene Monomer is supplied in 180 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Styrene Monomer do you stock?
We supply polymer grade, 99.8% min, TBC inhibited. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Styrene Monomer outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
