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Naphthalene

CAS 91-20-3 · C10H8
Hazard class
Warning — Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Health hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H351 Suspected of causing cancer
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
SolventFuelIntermediateFuel agentsProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSurfactant (surface active agent)
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) ST 15 ppm (75 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3)
IDLH 250 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
naphthalene · 91-20-3 · Naphthalin · Tar camphor · White tar · Albocarbon · Naphthene · Camphor tar
Molecular weight
128.17 g/mol
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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