Fluoranthene
Agent Name
Fluoranthene
CAS Number
206-44-0
Formula
C16-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-(1,8-Naphthalenediyl)benzene; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthylene)benzene; 1,2-Benzacenaphthene; Benzene, 1,2-(1,8-naphthalenediyl)-; Benzene, 1,2-(1,8-naphthylene)-; Benzo(jk)fluorene; Fluoranthene; Idryl; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Pale yellow solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Occurs in coal tar and petroleum-derived asphalt; Used to make drugs and fluorescent dyes; Also used as a stabilizer in epoxy resins and in electrically insulating oils; [HSDB]
Comments
Minimal Risk Level (oral intermediate) = 0.4 mg/kg/day (Hepatic); [ATSDR] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.22E-06 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: