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benz[a]anthracene

CAS 56-55-3 · C18H12

Hazard class

Danger — Health hazard, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

Health hazardEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H350 May cause cancer
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Binder

Synonyms

Benz[a]anthracene · Tetraphene · 1,2-Benzanthracene · Benzo[a]anthracene · Benzanthracene · Benzanthrene · BENZ(A)ANTHRACENE · Benzoanthracene

Molecular weight

228.3 g/mol

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Health hazard · Environmental hazard

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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