8) Styrene gas

Question 1

Which gas is this styrene ?

Answer 1

Gas leakage at Vizag through LG polymers

Question 2

Is it flammable ?

Answer 2

YES it is a flammable liquid with a density of 909kg/m3

Air has a density of 1.5kg/m3

Question 3

Uses ?

Answer 3

Polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber and latex

Question 4

Other sources of emission ?

Answer 4

Vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, natural foods like fruits and vegetables

Question 5

What happens if someone is exposed to this gas ?

Answer 5

1) Short term exposure – Respiratory problems, irritation in the eyes, mucous membrane and gastrointestinal issues
2) Long term exposure – Affects the central nervous system. Can also lead to cancer and depression in cases

Question 6

Is it as harmful as Methyl isocyanate (Bhopal gas) ?

Answer 6

NOO , not even close. Infact, even water is an efficient antidote to this gas.