International Chemical Safety Cards BENZO(G,H,I)FLUORANTHENE ICSC: 0527 BENZO(G,H,I)FLUORANTHENE 2,13-Benzofluoranthene C18H10 Molecular mass: 226.3 CAS # 203-12-3 RTECS # DF6140000 ICSC # 0527 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, powder. EXPLOSION   EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! INHALATION Local exhaust or breathing protection. SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. EYES Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Tightly closed. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0527 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards BENZO(G,H,I)FLUORANTHENE ICSC: 0527 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: YELLOW CRYSTALS. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV not established. PDK not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin. INHALATION RISK: EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: See Notes. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Melting point: 149°C Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.23

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA	This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to the total environment. In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in oils and fats.
NOTES
Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Also consult ICSC # 0720 and 0721.

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ICSC: 0527 BENZO(G,H,I)FLUORANTHENE © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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