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ACRIDINE†
| CAS # | 260-94-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₁₃H₉N |
| Synonyms |
benzo[B]quinoline |
| Physical description | Small colorless needle-like crystalline solid. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 655°F | Molecular weight | 179.22 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 225-230°F | Vapor pressure | varies depending upon the specific compound |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 1.2 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | A506 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (CTPV) Sampling Filters and Cassette [SLTC109] |
| Sampling time* | 480 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 960 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 2 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC |
| Method reference | OSHA 58 (fully validated) |
| Notes | OSHA 58 is validated in conjunction with Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles and Coke Oven Emissions. These media are prepared by SLTC as needed and are not available for immediate shipment. Please allow time for SLTC to prepare these media prior to sampling. |
| Special requirements | After sampling, filter must be transferred to a vial with a Teflon-lined cap. Sample must be protected from direct sunlight. |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
|
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEL-TWA |
0.2 mg/m³ as Coal tar pitch volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) |
REL-TWA |
0.1 mg/m³ (cyclohexane-extractable fraction) |
TLV-TWA |
0.2 mg/m³ [1984] |
PEL-TWA |
0.2 mg/m³ |
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. See also Appendix C, Supplementary Exposure Limits. |
Notes: |
Notes:
Coal tar pitch volatiles. See footnote [i]. |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
80 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A1 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Acridine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Coal tar pitch volatiles Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021