| Agent Name | Anthracene |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 120-12-7 |
| Formula | C14-H10 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | Anthracen [German]; Anthracin; Green Oil; Paranaphthalene; Tetra Olive N2G; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
| Description | Colorless or yellow solid with weak aromatic odor; [HSDB] Pure form is colorless with violet fluorescence; If impure, is yellow with green fluorescence; [Merck Index] Colorless or yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to make dyestuffs (anthraquinone and alizarin dyes); Also used to make synthetic fibers and plastics and in semiconductor research; [HSDB] May be present in wood preservatives and pesticides; Occurs in coal tar volatiles, tobacco smoke, exhaust emissions, charcoal broiled meat smoke, edible oils, surface waters, waste waters, and lake sediments; [CHEMINFO] |
| Comments | A minor skin and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] Photosensitizing agent that may cause acute dermatitis; [HSDB] Minimal Risk Level (oral dose for 15-364 days) = 10 mg/kg/day (hepatic); [ATSDR] An irritant; May cause photosensitization; Effects in high-dose animal studies include fatty liver degeneration; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.67E-6 mm Hg |
| Explanatory Notes | Flash point = 121 deg C; [ICSC] |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Dermatotoxin | Contact Dermatitis, Photoirritant |
| IARC Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Biomedical References | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Anthracene
CAS Number
120-12-7
Formula
C14-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Anthracen [German]; Anthracin; Green Oil; Paranaphthalene; Tetra Olive N2G; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless or yellow solid with weak aromatic odor; [HSDB] Pure form is colorless with violet fluorescence; If impure, is yellow with green fluorescence; [Merck Index] Colorless or yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyestuffs (anthraquinone and alizarin dyes); Also used to make synthetic fibers and plastics and in semiconductor research; [HSDB] May be present in wood preservatives and pesticides; Occurs in coal tar volatiles, tobacco smoke, exhaust emissions, charcoal broiled meat smoke, edible oils, surface waters, waste waters, and lake sediments; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A minor skin and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] Photosensitizing agent that may cause acute dermatitis; [HSDB] Minimal Risk Level (oral dose for 15-364 days) = 10 mg/kg/day (hepatic); [ATSDR] An irritant; May cause photosensitization; Effects in high-dose animal studies include fatty liver degeneration; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.67E-6 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 121 deg C; [ICSC]
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Dermatotoxin
Contact Dermatitis, Photoirritant
IARC Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: