ICSC 0104 - BENZO(a)PYRENE

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BENZO(a)PYRENE	ICSC: 0104 (April 2014)
Benz(a)pyrene 3,4-Benzopyrene Benzo(d,e,f)chrysene

CAS #: 50-32-8

UN #: 3077

EC Number: 200-028-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

See Notes. AVOID ALL CONTACT! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use closed system and ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer May cause genetic defects May damage fertility or the unborn child Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Cool. Dry.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

BENZO(a)PYRENE

ICSC: 0104

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance PALE YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₂₀H₁₂ Molecular mass: 252.3 Boiling point: 496°C Melting point: 178.1°C Density (at 20°C): 1.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: < 0.1 (poor) Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.04

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
PALE YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₂₀H₁₂
Molecular mass: 252.3
Boiling point: 496°C
Melting point: 178.1°C
Density (at 20°C): 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: < 0.1 (poor)
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.04

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. May cause heritable genetic damage to human germ cells. May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. May cause heritable genetic damage to human germ cells. May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: A2 (suspected human carcinogen); BEI issued. MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 2

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish, plants and molluscs. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Benzo(a)pyrene is present as a component of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment, usually resulting from the incomplete combustion or pyrolysis of organic matters, especially fossil fuels and tobacco.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-46-60-61-43-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61

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