ICSC 0527 - BENZO(g,h,i)FLUORANTHENE

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BENZO(g,h,i)FLUORANTHENE	ICSC: 0527 (March 1998)
2,13-Benzofluoranthene Benzo(mno)fluoranthene

CAS #: 203-12-3

EC Number: 205-903-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . Wear protective gloves when administering first aid.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered 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 Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

BENZO(g,h,i)FLUORANTHENE

ICSC: 0527

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₈H₁₀ Molecular mass: 226.3 Melting point: 149°C Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.23

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₈H₁₀
Molecular mass: 226.3
Melting point: 149°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.23

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to the total environment. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in oils and fats.

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. See ICSCs 0720 and 721.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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