PHENANTHRENE†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 85-01-8 |
Formula |
C₁₄H₁₀ |
Synonyms |
coal tar pitch volatiles; phenanthrin |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless monoclinic crystals with a faint aromatic odor. Solutions exhibit a blue fluorescence. | ||
Boiling point | 642°F | Molecular weight | 178.24 |
Freezing point/melting point | 212°F | Vapor pressure | depends upon the specific compound |
Flash point | 340°F | Vapor density | 6.14 |
Specific gravity | 1.025 | Ionization potential | |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 0 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2038 | |||||
Sampling group | ||||||
Sampler/Sampling media | Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (CTPV) Sampling Filters and Cassette [SLTC109] | |||||
Sampling time* | 480 min |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 960 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 2 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Analytical method instruments | HPLC | |||||
Method reference | OSHA 58 (fully validated in conjunction with Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles and Coke Oven Emissions) | |||||
Notes | After sampling, filter must be transferred to a glass vial with a Teflon-lined cap. Sample must be protected from direct sunlight. |
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Special requirements | 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. |
* 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.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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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 (benzene-soluble aerosol) [1984] |
PEL-TWA |
0.2 mg/m³ |
PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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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:
BEI® |
Notes:
As Coal tar pitch volatiles, see footnote [i]. |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, EPA-D, TLV-A1, NIOSH-Ca |
Notes:
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Phenanthrene NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Coal tar pitch volatiles Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/29/2021