Benz(a)anthracene

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Benz(a)anthracene Structure
Benz(a)anthracene structure
 Common Name Benz(a)anthracene
CAS Number 56-55-3 Molecular Weight 228.288
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 436.7±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H12 Melting Point 157-159 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 209.1±13.7 °C
Symbol GHS08 GHS09
GHS08, GHS09		 Signal Word Danger

 Names

Name tetraphene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 436.7±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 157-159 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C18H12
Molecular Weight 228.288
Flash Point 209.1±13.7 °C
Exact Mass 228.093903
LogP 5.91
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.771
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
CV9275000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Benz(a)anthracene
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
56-55-3
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
84
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C18-H12
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
228.30
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L D6 B666J

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
>200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
10 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 :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
18 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
2 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Implant
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
80 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
18 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
360 mg/kg/56W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
240 mg/kg/1W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
Specific locus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Specific locus test
TYPE OF TEST :
DNA repair
TYPE OF TEST :
Sex chromosome loss and nondisjunction
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Morphological transformation
TYPE OF TEST :
DNA adduct
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
DNA adduct
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster
DOSE/DURATION :
900 mg/kg/24H
REFERENCE :
AMSHAR Acta Morphologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. (Budapest, Hungary) V.1-30, 1951-82. Volume(issue)/page/year: 27,199,1979 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-Suspected human carcinogen DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 IARC Cancer Review:Animal Sufficient 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: 3,45,1973 IARC Cancer Review:Animal Sufficient 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: 32,135,1983 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: 32,135,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Group 2A IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,56,1987 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW AEHLAU Archives of Environmental Health. (Heldref Pub., 4000 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, DC 20016) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 23,6,1971 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW ACRSAJ Advances in Cancer Research. (Academic Press, Inc., 465 S. Lincoln Dr., Troy, MO 63379) V.1- 1953- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,475,1963 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW 85DHAX "Medical and Biologic Effects of Environmental Pollutants Series," Washington, DC, National Academy of Sciences, 1972-77 Volume(issue)/page/year: Pc,4,1972 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-FRANCE;Carcinogen JAN 1993 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - B0045 No. of Facilities: 149 (estimated) No. of Industries: 4 No. of Occupations: 4 No. of Employees: 2311 (estimated)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS08 GHS09
GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H350-H410
Precautionary Statements P201-P273-P308 + P313-P501
Target Organs Blood, Central nervous system, Liver
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes T,N,Xn,F
Risk Phrases R45;R50/53;
Safety Phrases S53-S45-S60-S61-S62-S36/37-S24/25-S23
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS CV9275000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)

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 Synonyms

Benz[a]anthracene
Benzanthracene
Benzo[b]phenanthrene
1,2-Benzanthracene
benzo[a]anthracene
Tetraphene
MFCD00003599
1,2-Benz[a]anthracene
EINECS 200-280-6
Benz(a)anthracene
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