Phenanthrene
Agent Name
Phenanthrene
CAS Number
85-01-8
Formula
C14-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenanthren [German]; Phenanthrin; Ravatite; Coal tar pitch volatiles: phenanthrene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley] Faint aromatic odor; solutions exhibit a blue fluorescence; [CAMEO] White solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyestuffs, explosives, phenanthrenequinone, and drugs; [Hawley]
Comments
Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] May cause skin photosensitization; [Merck Index] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include abnormal liver function tests; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000121 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 171 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s."
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
PICD (photoirritant contact dermatitis)
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: