3-Vinyltoluene
Agent Name
3-Vinyltoluene
Alternative Name
3-Methylstyrene
CAS Number
100-80-1
Formula
C9-H10
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
3-Methylstyrene; 1-Ethenyl-3-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-3-vinylbenzene; m-Methyl styrene; m-Methylstyrene; m-Vinyltoluene; Benzene, 1-ethenyl-3-methyl-; Styrene, m-methyl-; meta-Methylstyrene; [ChemIDplus] UN2618
Category
Other Monomers
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used in mixtures with the para isomer (4-vinyltoluene) as a reactive monomer for polymer and coating production; [IARC]
Comments
May polymerize if heated; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause kidney and liver injury; [ICSC] Stabilized with 4-tert-butylcatechol (CAS# 98-29-3); An irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "4-Vinyltoluene." Vinyltoluenes, stabilized (UN2618) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016] See "Vinyl toluene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explosive Polymerization
Yes
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Vinyltoluenes, stabilized."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: