Alpha-Methylstyrene (AMS)

Form

Liquid

Other Trade Name

Isopropenylbenzene/ -methyl styrene

Chemical Formula

C9H10

Molecular Weight

118.18

Product Description

colorless to pale yellow liquid

Spec. No.

PCL/AMS/2016/01-00

CAS No.

98-83-9

UN No.

2303

Class

3

Packing Group

III

Purity (%)

99.7 min

Phenol content (%)

0.0005 max

n-propylbenzene and styrene content (%)

0.03 max

Refractive index at 20^oC

1.5382-1.5390

Packing

In 175Kg net metal drums

Safety and Handling

See Safety Data Sheet

Applications

As a chemical intermediate used in the manufacture of plasticizers, resins and polymerization production processes In making floor tiles, adhesives, floor polishers, plastics As raw material for ABS resin to improve the heat and impact resistance Used for modifying Polyester and Alkyd resins