ICSC 0739 - BENZO(ghi)PERYLENE

BENZO(ghi)PERYLENE	ICSC: 0739 (October 1999)
1,12-Benzoperylene 1,12-Benzperylene

CAS #: 191-24-2

EC Number: 205-883-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

BENZO(ghi)PERYLENE

ICSC: 0739

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance PALE YELLOW-GREEN CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₂₂H₁₂ Molecular mass: 276.3 Boiling point: 550°C Melting point: 278°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.58

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
PALE YELLOW-GREEN CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₂₂H₁₂
Molecular mass: 276.3
Boiling point: 550°C
Melting point: 278°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.58

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to air quality and water quality.

NOTES
Benzo(ghi)perylene 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. Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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