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| Cas Number | 50-32-8 |
| Chemical Name | benzo[a]pyrene |
| Chemical Synonym |
benzo[def]chrysene |
| Hazard Category |
Carcinogenicity – category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity – category 1B Reproductive toxicity – category 1B Skin sensitisation – category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 |
| Hazard Statement |
H350 (May cause cancer) H340 (May cause genetic defects) H360FD (May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child) H317 (May cause an allergic skin reaction) H410 (Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects) |
| Pictogram |
GHS08 (Health Hazard) 
GHS07 (Exclamation Mark) 
GHS09 (Environment) |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Cut-offs | |
| Notes |
8 (The tables in schedule 6 of the WHS regulations replace some tables in the GHS, this may affect the cut off concentrations for this chemical.) |
| Sources |
EU (Classification information for chemical is taken from the European Union’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.) |
Hazardous Chemical History
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 23/06/2016 | Chemical Added |