NAME: Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)

SYNONYM(s): CTPV; Anthracene; BaP; Phenanthrene; Acridine; Chrysene; Pyrene

IMIS: 0700

CAS: 65996-93-2

NIOSH: RTECS GF8655000; 26732

DESCRIPTION:

Appearance and odor vary depending upon specific compounds.

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.2 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A1 (Confirmed Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA-Cyclohexane Extractable Fraction, Potential Carcinogen

IARC: Coal-Tar Pitches and Coal-Tars - Group 1, carcinogenic to humans

SYMPTOM(s): Dermatitis; bronchitis; (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative lung damage (HE10)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, bladder, kidneys, skin

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Glass Fiber Filter (Gelman Type A/E)
MAX V: 960 Liters   MAX F: 1.5-2.0 L/min
ANL 1: Extraction-gravimetric
REF: 2 (OSHA 58)
SAE: 0.15
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: After sampling, filter must be transferred to a vial with a Teflon-lined cap. Sample must be protected from direct sunlight. OSHA staff should obtain filters and vials from SLTC. If chemicals are present that may be soluble in Benzene, such as Sulfur, please note them on the 91A form, because additional analyses may be possible to determine the extent of interference.

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.