- Styrene is a key chemical in the production of polystyrene and is stored as a liquid. - Styrene gas is toxic with both acute and chronic health effects, including irritation and damage to the nervous system.
Consider the following statements regarding Styrene gas leakage from LG Polymers Plant in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Styrene gas that is used in the production of polystyrene plastics and resins is normally stored as liquid in factories. Short exposure to Styrene gas results in irritation of mucous membrane and eye, gastrointestinal effects and inhalation problems and long term exposure to the gas causes damage to central nervous system and fatality as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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