1. OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
  2. ANTHRACENE
Label abbreviations descriptions

ANTHRACENE†

Chemical Identification
Chemical Identification
CAS # 120-12-7
Formula

C₁₄H₁₀
Synonyms

anthracin; green oil; paranaphthalene; Tetra Olive N2G
Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Physical description White to yellow solid with a weak aromatic odor.
Boiling point 644°F Molecular weight 178.23
Freezing point/melting point 421-424°F Vapor pressure 1 mmHg at 293°F (sublimes)
Flash point 250°F Vapor density 6.15
Specific gravity 1.24 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 0.6% Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 1
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0227
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 fully 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.

OSHA personnel can obtain pre-cleaned filters, vials, and Teflon-lined caps from SLTC.
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 Method
Wipe Method
Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method
Bulk Method
On-Site Screening Techniques
On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.2 mg/m³ as Coal tar pitch volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)

 REL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA

0.2 mg/m³, as benzene soluble aerosol [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:

Anthracene is a polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon that OSHA has identified as one of a number of typical components of the benzene-soluble fraction of coal tar pitch volatiles. Other components include benzo[a]pyrene, phenanthrene, acridine, chrysene, and pyrene.

 Notes:

As Coal tar pitch volatiles. See Appendix C, Supplementary Exposure Limits, Coal tar pitch volatiles.CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens.

 Notes:

BEI®

 Notes:

As Coal tar pitch volatiles, see footnote [i].
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, EPA-D, TLV-A1, NIOSH-Ca Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Additional Resources and Literature References
Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Anthracene

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Coal tar pitch volatiles

Literature References

  • ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Coal tar pitch volatiles [65996-93-2], as benzene soluble aerosol. See annual publication for most recent information.
  • NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: CA9350000

Last Updated Date : 12/17/2020