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Table showing details for polystyrene

Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
polystyrene  . . . solid, packing  . . . beads	K-12 1 2 3 4 5 6 PS	9 Not Hazardous	-	- -	Harmless. These comments relate to solid polystyrene found in packing, and beads used to fill cushions, etc. Avoid dust and vapours from heated, burning or molten samples. When cutting polystyrene with a hot wire, always undertake this in a well-ventilated area, with similar protection taken when fine particles are produced when sanding. It is not recommended beads of polystyrene be used with students Years K–2 or any students exhibiting pica (eat non-food-stuffs). 23 See PLASTICS.