Agent Name
1,2:3,4-Dibenzanthracene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzotriphenylene; 1,2:3,4-Dibenzanthracene; 1,2:3,4-Dibenzoanthracene; 2,3-Benzotriphenylene; Dibenz(a,c)anthracene; Dibenzo(a,c)anthracene; Benzo(b)triphenylene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Slightly yellow solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; May damage the liver and lungs; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Vapor Pressure
3.73E-09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
mp = 205 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Other Information
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