Agent Name |
Chrysene |
CAS Number |
218-01-9 |
Formula |
C18-H12 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,2,5,6-Dibenzonaphthalene; 1,2-Benzophenanthrene; 1,2-Benzphenanthrene; Benz(a)phenanthrene; Benzo(a)phenanthrene; Chrysene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077 |
Category |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Description |
Crystals derived from distillation of coal tar; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis and in research; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
Exposure Assessment |
BEI |
1-Hydroxypyrene (1-HP) in urine = Nq at end of shift at end of workweek; If presence of 1-HP in urine above 1ug/L, then evidence of occupational exposure to PAHs; [ACGIH] |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.2 mg/m3 |
Explanatory Notes |
Carcinogen--No TLV; See coal tar pitch volatiles; |
Adverse Effects |
IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHRYSENE
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