3. Health Aspects

3.1 General Remarks

This section covers the effects of exposure to styrene, i.e. acute toxicity, skin and eye irritation, repeat dose toxicity and carcinogenic potential. The users are recommended to contact their suppliers for the most recent or detailed information regarding chronic hazards, reproductive and developmental toxic effects, hormonal effects and genotoxicity.

According to the EU Dangerous Substances Directive the health effects of styrene are classified as “Harmful by inhalation” and “Irritant to skin and eyes”.

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