Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
120-12-7
Name of the chemical
Anthracene,3,4
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
Anthracene
Product Synonyms
Green oil; Paranaphtalene
CAS No.
120-12-7
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H315, H317, H319, H334, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002503
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed May form combustible dust concentrations in air
