Benz[a]anthracene
Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H341 |
Suspected of causing genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H400 |
Very toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H410 |
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Colorless leaflets or plates or coarse gold powder with a greenish-yellow fluorescence.
| Boiling Point | 815°F |
Synonyms
tetraphene; 1,2-benzanthracene; benzanthrene; benzanthracene; benzo[a]anthracene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 5954
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