Benzo(a)pyrene
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Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H340 |
May cause genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
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. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Odorless, silver-gray to black solid.
| Boiling Point | 5612°F |
| Vapor Pressure | depends upon the specific compound |
| Specific Gravity | >1 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
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Synonyms
BaP, 1,2-benzpyrene; 3,4-BP; 3,4-benzo(a)pyrene; 4,5-benzpyrene; 6,7-benzopyrene; benzo(d,e,f)chrysene; B(a)P). Synonyms vary depending upon the specific compound (e.g., pyrene, phenanthrene, acridine, chrysene, anthracene)
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 2336
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