Toxicity of the components of styrene polymers: Polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR). Reactants and additives

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Prog. Clin. Biol. Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6722427

Fishbein, L

The toxicity of the components of styrene polymers, e.g., polystyrene, ABS and SBR, were reviewed with primary focus on the reactive monomers (except styrene) (e.g., acrylonitrile, butadiene) as well as on impurities and solvents such as benzene, hexane and methylethyl ketone, and additives such as phenyl-2-naphthylamine, di-n-butyl phthalate, and a number of peroxide initiators and flame retardants (e.g., 2,3-dibromopropanol, decadibromodiphenyl oxide and antimony trioxide). It is stressed that toxicity data are generally lacking for the majority of additives employed in the production of styrene polymers. Information is also lacking as to the numbers of individuals at potential risk and the extent of their exposure to the large number of additives employed.

• Research Organization: Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, Arkansas
• OSTI ID: 6722427
• Journal Information: Prog. Clin. Biol. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Prog. Clin. Biol. Res.; (United States) Vol. 141; ISSN PCBRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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