In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation
See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
STORAGE
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS PLATE LIKE CRYSTALS.
Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 399°C Melting point: 189°C Solubility in water: very poor Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.32
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
This substance does not usually occur as a pure substance but as a component of polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) mixtures. Human population studies have associated PAH's exposure with cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Do NOT take working clothes home.
