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General Information
Revision date
2006-06-19
Product name
Fluorene
Product Synonyms
2,3-BENZINDENE; O-BIPHENYLENEMETHANE; O-BIPHENYLMETHANE; ALPHA- DIPHENYLENEMETHANE; DIPHENYLENEMETHANE; ALPHA-DIPHEN YLENEMETHANE-9H-FLUORENE; 9H-FLUORENE; FLUORENE; METHANE,DIPHENYLENE-; 2,2"-METHYLENEBIPHENYL
CAS No.
86-73-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fluorene is used in the formation of polyradicals for resins, and in resinous products and dyestuffs Derivatives of fluorene show activity as herbicides and growth regulators
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Company Information
company name
group inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Flammability Toxicity (2) Tia Body Contact @ Flammability Reactivity (1) Chronic 1 2 3 4 Fire Diamond Min Low Moderate High Extreme ANSI Signal Word Caution wowewveve Emergency Overview * % % ve Dazzling white leaflets or flakes, fluorescent when impure. Irritating to eyes/skin/respiratory tract. Chronic effects: mutation effects. Combustible.
Potential health effects
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory system
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation and skin/eye contact Acute Effects The toxicological properties of fluorene have not been thoroughly investigated. The following effects are for those of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in general. Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory system. Eye: Contact causes irritation. Skin: Contact causes irritation. Ingestion: Causes irritation. Carcinogenicity: NTP - Not listed; IARC - Group 3, Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans; OSHA - Not listed; NIOSH - Not listed; ACGIH - Not listed; EPA - Class D, Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity; MAK - Not listed.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
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Potential chronic health
Include photosensitivity and irritation of the eyes; irritation of the respiratory system with cough, bronchitis, and chance of bronchogenic cancer; leukoplakia and cancers of the lip and oral cavity; dermal burns, "coal tar warts" (precancerous lesions enhanced by UV light exposure), erythema, acneiform lesions, and irritation; mild hepatoxicity; hematuria; and an increased chance of cancer of the skin, kidney, bladder, lung and gastrointestinal tract. Fluorinated PAHs may cross the placenta.
