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Agent Name Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
CAS Number 193-39-5
Formula C22-H12
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms 1,10-(1,2-Phenylene)pyrene; 1,10-(o-Phenylene)pyrene; 1,10-(ortho-Phenylene)pyrene; 2,3-Phenylenepyrene; 2,3-o-Phenylenepyrene; Indenopyrene; o-Phenylenepyrene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description Yellow solid; [ICSC] Exhibits a greenish-yellow fluorescence; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as a research chemical; [HSDB] Occurs as a by-product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic matter; [CHEMINFO]
Comments May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 1.25 x 10 -10 mm Hg
Flammability (NFPA) 0: will not burn
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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