Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
56-55-3
Name of the chemical
Benzo[a]anthracen (790/2009)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
1,2-Benzanthracene
Product Synonyms
Benzóa!anthracene; Tetraphene
CAS No.
56-55-3
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350
May cause cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Carcinogenicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May cause cancer.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
