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Anthracene

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[Flash Point]

146
[Autoignition]

540
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
[Upper exp. limit]

5.3
[Lower exp. limit]

.6
[Fire Potential]

This chemical is combustible.
[Ingestion]

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Contact with the skin produces a phototoxic and photoallergic response characterized by swelling and blistering
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis.
[Ingestion]

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 43
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 22 24/25
[UN (DOT)]

3335
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
[Exposure Effects]

Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause thyroid damage. Effects may be delayed.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Colorless crystals when pure, yellow when impure, with blue or green fluorescence depending on purity. Weak aromatic odor.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

111 - 112
[Boiling Point]

340
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0004 (25 C)
[Density]

1.24 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

4.68
[Heat Of Vaporization]

42.8 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-4011 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Important source of dyestuffs (manufacture of anthraquinone, alizarin dyes).
[Vapor Density]

6.2
[Saturation Concentration]

0.3 ppm at 25 C (calculated)
[Refractive Index]

1.53 (227 C)
[Product Name]

Anthraxcene
[Synonyms]

Anthracin
Green oil
Paranapthalene
p-Naphthalene
[CAS]

"CASEN_120-12-7.htm">120-12-7
[Formula]

C14H10
[Molecular Weight]

178.22
[EINECS]

204-371-1
[RTECS]

CA9350000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

13,687
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1905429
[Beilstein Reference]

4-05-00-02281
[Small spills/leaks]

Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
[Disposal Code]

3
[Incompatibilities]

Chromic acid, calcium hypochlorite, fluorine, strong oxidizing agents.
[Stability]

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
[UN Number]

3335
[HS Code]

2902 90 10