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Synonyms: 3,4-Benzofluoranthene; 2,3-Benzofluoranthene; Benz[e]acephenanthrylene; B(b)F

OSHA IMIS Code Number: B200

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 205-99-2

NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: CU1400000

Chemical Description and Physical Properties:
    molecular weight: 252.32
    melting point: 168°C
    molecular formula: C20H12

Health Factors

Date Last Revised: 07/30/1999

NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline: Benzo(b)fluoranthene

Monitoring Methods used by OSHA

Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
  • sampling media: Filter + Sorbent Tube (37-mm, 2-um, PTFE + washed XAD-2, 100 mg/50mg)
    maximum volume: 1000 Liters
    maximum flow rate: 2 L/min
    current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV/FLU
    method reference: 1 NIOSH 5506 [65 KB PDF, 9 pages], 14 (WOHL)
    method classification: Not Validated

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