Styrene fumes, removal

Familiarity with the materials and/or lack of knowledge of the risks involved can lead to complacency. Figure 2 illustrates the use of portable extraction equipment for the removal of styrene fumes during work with polyester resins in a gallery situation. The operators are also using filtered-air supply hoods for the removal of dust and nuisance... 

SPILL CLEAN-UP Use water spray to cool and disperse vapors absorb small quantities on paper towels and evaporate in a fume hood absorb large quantities in non-combustible material and atomize in a suitable combustion chamber mixing styrene with a more flammable solvent may also improve combustion remove all ignition sources. 

All types of RP molding should be carried out in a controlled environment. This is essential where TS polyester resins are being processed and there may be risk of over-exposure to styrene emissions, and is advisable also when working with TPs, because of heat build-up from machines, the effect of sudden drops in temperature (as, for example, when doors are left open), and the removal of fumes. 

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