| Agent Name |
Benzo(e)pyrene |
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| CAS Number |
192-97-2 |
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| Formula |
C20-H12 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Benzopyrene; 1,2-Benzopyrene (VAN); 1,2-Benzpyrene; 1,2-Benzpyrene (VAN); 4,5-Benzopyrene; 4,5-Benzpyrene; 9,10-Benzpyrene; B(e)P; Benz(e)pyrene; Benzo(l)pyrene; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
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| Description |
Insoluble in water (0.0063 mg/L at 25 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Fine, slightly yellow crystals; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A constituent of coal tar; [Merck Index] Used in biochemical research; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
5.7 x 10 -09 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
NFPA flammability code = 0; [MSDSonline] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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: BENZO(E)PYRENE
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