Benzo[a]pyrene

Sigma-Aldrich

Revision date : 2012-10-11

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GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2012-10-11

Product name

Benzo[a]pyrene

CAS No.

50-32-8

supplier name

Sigma-Aldrich

Emergency telephone

Americas Region

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Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H334, H340, H350, H360, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Carcinogen, Skin sensitiser, Teratogen, Reproductive hazard, Mutagen Target Organs Lungs, Skin

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation (Category 3) Respiratory sensitization (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

3 * Flammability: 0 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

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