Anthracene

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Anthracene Structure
Anthracene structure
Common Name Anthracene
CAS Number 120-12-7 Molecular Weight 178.229
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 337.4±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C14H10 Melting Point 215 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 146.6±12.8 °C
Symbol GHS07 GHS09
GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word Warning

 Names

Name anthracene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 337.4±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 215 °C
Molecular Formula C14H10
Molecular Weight 178.229
Flash Point 146.6±12.8 °C
Exact Mass 178.078247
LogP 4.68
Vapour density 6.15 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.715
Water Solubility 0.045 mg/L (25 ºC)

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
CA9350000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Anthracene
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
120-12-7
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
41
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C14-H10
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
178.24
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L C666J

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
TYPE OF TEST :
LD - Lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>17 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Liver - fatty liver degeneration
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
430 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
20 gm/kg/79W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
3300 mg/kg/33W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
660 mg/kg/33W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application
TYPE OF TEST :
Specific locus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Lung
DOSE/DURATION :
15 mg/L
REFERENCE :
ESKHA5 Eisei Shikenjo Hokoku. Bulletin of the Institute of Hygienic Sciences. (Kokuritsu Eisei Shikenjo Kagaku, 18-1 Bushitsu Johobu, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158, Japan) V.1- 1886- Volume(issue)/page/year: (103),64,1985 *** REVIEWS *** IARC Cancer Review:Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,105,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Human No Adequate Data IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,105,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Group 3 IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,56,1987 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** OSHA PEL (Gen Indu):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1910.1000,1994 OSHA PEL (Construc):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA PEL (Shipyard):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1915.1000,1993 OSHA PEL (Fed Cont):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,50-204.50,1994 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - A1491 No. of Facilities: 149 (estimated) No. of Industries: 4 No. of Occupations: 5 No. of Employees: 2304 (estimated)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07 GHS09
GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335-H410
Supplemental HS Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Precautionary Statements P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338-P501
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S60-S61-S24/25-S16-S9-S45-S36/37-S62
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
RTECS CA9350000
Hazard Class 9.0
HS Code 29029010

 Customs

HS Code 2902909090
Summary 2902909090 other aromatic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0%

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 Synonyms

EINECS 204-371-1
Anthracene
MFCD00001240
Tricyclo[8.4.0.03,8]tetradeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13-heptaene
Paranaphthalene
ANTHRACEN
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