Chemical Properties
Anthracene is colorless, to pale yellow crystalline
solid with a bluish fluorescence. PAHs are compounds
containing multiple benzene rings and are also called polynuclear
aromatic hydrocarbons.
Definition
Anthracene oil is a complex combination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from coal tar having an approximate distillation range of 300.degree.C to 400.degree.C (572.degree.F to 752.degree.F). Composed primarily of phenanthrene, anthracene and carbazole.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Potential Exposure
It is used as an intermediate in dye
stuffs (alizarin), insecticides, and wood preservatives; making
synthetic fibers, anthraquinone, and other chemicals.
May be present in coke oven emissions, diesel fuel, and
coal tar pitch volitiles.
Shipping
UN2811 Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical
Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Finely dispersed powder may form
explosive mixture in air. Contact with strong oxidizers
(chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates,
chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires
or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong
bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, chromic acid/or
calcium hypochlorite.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing
storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Incineration.
