Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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Dibenz[de,kl]anthracene(198-55-0)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
Dibenz[de,kl]anthracene
Synonyms
Dibenz[de,kl]anthracene
peri-Dinaphthalene
CAS
198-55-0
Formula
C20H12
Molecular Weight
252.32
EINECS
205-900-9
RTECS
SE3794000
RTECS Class
Tumorigen; Mutagen
Merck
12,7325
Beilstein/Gmelin
1911335
Beilstein Reference
4-05-00-02689

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Yellow to colorless crystals from toluene.
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Melting Point
273 - 278
Boiling Point
443
Vapor Pressure
0.0001 (124 C)
Density
1.362 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient
5.82
Usage
Used in the manufacture of organic semiconductors.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Skin
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Handling
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
EC Risk Phrase
R 40
EC Safety Phrase
S 22 36/37
UN (DOT)
2811

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Exposure Effects
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Poison Class
1*

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code
3
Stability
photo-oxidizable in the presence of acids.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Transport Information

UN Number
2811
HS Code
2902 90 80
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