Coal tar pitch volatiles |
Synonyms & Trade Names Synonyms vary depending upon the specific compound (e.g., pyrene, phenanthrene, acridine, chrysene, anthracene & benzo(a)pyrene). [Note: NIOSH considers coal tar, coal tar pitch, and creosote to be coal tar products.] |
CAS No. 65996-93-2 |
RTECS No. GF8655000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2713 153 (acridine) |
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Conversion |
IDLH Ca [80 mg/m3]
See: 65996932 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (cyclohexane-extractable fraction) See Appendix A See Appendix C
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (benzene-soluble fraction) [1910.1002] See Appendix C |
Measurement Methods
OSHA 58
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Black or dark-brown amorphous residue. |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms dermatitis, bronchitis, [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs respiratory system, skin, bladder, kidneys |
Cancer Site[lung, kidney & skin cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1415 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0054 |
