Anthracene
CAS 120-12-7 · C14H10
Hazard classDanger — Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
PictogramsIrritant / harmfulHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H350 May cause cancer
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Preservative
SynonymsANTHRACENE · 120-12-7 · Paranaphthalene · Anthracin · Tetra Olive N2G · Anthracen · DTXSID0023878 · NSC 7958
Molecular weight178.23 g/mol
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