| Agent Name |
Acenaphthene |
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| CAS Number |
83-32-9 |
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| Formula |
C12-H10 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,8-Dihydroacenaphthalene; Ethylenenaphthalene; 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene; 1,8-Dihydroacenaphthalene; 1,8-Ethylenenaphthalene; AI3-00128; Acenaphthene; Naphthyleneethylene; peri-Ethylenenaphthalene; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
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| Description |
White needles; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Derived from coal tar and used as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes, plastics, insecticides, fungicides, and pharmaceuticals; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Irritating to the skin and mucous membranes; May cause kidney and liver injury after chronic exposure; [CAMEO] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - Public Health Statement: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00215 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ACENAPHTHENE
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