IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 (1987),p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal No Evidence IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 32 (1983),p. 355.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.

For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (HPLC), 5506; (GC), 5515.

1. Introduction of Fluoranthene

Fluoranthene, with the CAS No. 206-44-0, has the IUPAC Name of Pentyl nitrite, and it is one kind of light yellow fine crystals. This chemical is insoluble in water, and it belongs to the Product Categories which include Color Former & Related Compounds ; Functional Materials; Sensitizer ; E-LAlphabetic; FA - FLEnvironmental Standards; Alpha Sort; F; PAHs; Volatiles/ Semivolatiles. Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as Fluoranthene, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds.

2. Properties of Fluoranthene

Fluoranthene has the following properties: (1)Melting Point: 109 °C; (2)Flash Point: 8.9 °C; (3)Boiling Point: 105.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (4)Vapour Pressure: 34.9 mmHg at 25°C; (5)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 32.98 kJ/mol; (6)Refractive Index: 1.0996.

3. Structure Descriptors of Fluoranthene

(1). InChI: InChI=1S/C16H10/c1-2-8-13-12(7-1)14-9-3-5-11-6-4-10-15(13)16(11)14/h1-10H
(2). InChIKey: InChIKey=GVEPBJHOBDJJJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
(3). Smiles: c12c3c4ccccc4c1cccc2ccc3

4. Toxicity of Fluoranthene

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intravenous	100mg/kg (100mg/kg)		U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00205,
rabbit	LD50	skin	3180mg/kg (3180mg/kg)		American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.
rat	LD50	oral	2gm/kg (2000mg/kg)		American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.

5. Safety Information of Fluoranthene

Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human mutation data reported. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes:Xn;N;F;T
Risk Statements:
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 
R67:Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. 
R65:Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R38:Irritating to skin. 
R11:Highly flammable. 
R39/23/24/25:Danger of very serious irreversible effects and toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements:
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
S23:Do not breathe vapour. 
S62:If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. 
S60:This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition. 
S7:Keep container tightly closed.
RIDADR: UN 1593 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: LL4025000

6. Use of Fluoranthene

Fluoranthene can be used as constituent of coal tar & petroleum derived asphalt used as lining material to protect interior of steel & ductile-iron potable water pipes and storage tanks.

7. Production of Fluoranthene

Raw Materials are Coal Tar-->Asphaltum-->Anthracene Oil-->Light Solvent Naphtha.