International Chemical Safety Cards BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE ICSC: 0385 BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE 1,2-Benzoanthracene Benzo(a)anthracene 2,3-Benzphenanthrene Naphthanthracene C18H12 Molecular mass: 228.3 CAS # 56-55-3 RTECS # CV9275000 ICSC # 0385 EC # 601-033-00-9 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Combustible. Water spray, powder. In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.   EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! INHALATION Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. SKIN Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. EYES Safety goggles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. 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. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus). Well closed. T symbol R: 45 S: 53-45 SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0385 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 BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE ICSC: 0385 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS TO YELLOW-BROWN FLUORESCENT FLAKES OR POWDER. PHYSICAL DANGERS: Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Sublimation point: 435°C Melting point: 162°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.274 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 292 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.61

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA	In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in seafood.
N O T E S
This substance is one of many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - standards are usually established for them as mixtures, e.g., coal tar pitch volatiles. However, it may be encountered as a laboratory chemical in its pure form. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Do NOT take working clothes home. Tetraphene is a common name.

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ICSC: 0385 BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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