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- Styrene Gas was leaked from the South Korean Firm LG Polymers Plant in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
- Styrene is a chemical compound that has been identified as neruo-toxins.
- It is also known as ethenylbenzene, vinylbenzene, and phenylethene.
- It has chemical formula of C6H5CH=CH2.
- Styrene Gas is a colour-less and odour-less compound.
- Styrene Gas is a by-product of highly flammable raw material Styrene.
- Styrene is used as a raw material for making products that are commonly used in electric fan blades, cups and cutlery.
- It is a flammable liquid that is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex.
- It is also found in vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, and in natural foods like fruits and vegetables.
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