Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Agent Name
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
CAS Number
207-08-9
Formula
C20-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
11,12-Benzo(k)fluoranthene; 11,12-Benzofluoranthene; 2,3,1',8'-Binaphthylene; 8,9-Benzfluoranthene; 8,9-Benzofluoranthene; Dibenzo(b,jk)fluorene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Pale yellow to yellow solid; [CAMEO] Fine yellow crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Not commercially used or produced; [HSDB] "Benzo(k)fluoranthene is present as a component of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) content in the environment usually resulting from the incomplete combustion or pyrolysis of organic matters, especially fossil fuels and tobacco." [ICSC]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.7E-10 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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