PAH - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Required limit value:
Should not be used in processes or present in products.
CAS RN:
Various, including: Benzo(a)anthracene, 56-55-3* Benzo(a)phenanthrene (chrysene), 218-01-9* Benzo(a)pyrene, 50-32-8* Benzo(b)fluoranthene, 205-99-2* Benzo(j)fluoranthene, 205-82-3* Benzo(k)fluoranthene, 207-08-9* Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, 53-70-3* Benzo(e)pyrene, 192-97-2* Benzo(ghi)perylene, 191-24-2 Fluoranthene, 206-44-0 Phenanthrene, 85-01-8 Pyrene, 129-00-0 *PAHs restricted in REACH Annex XVII entry 50
Properties:
Carcinogenic, allergenic, toxic.
Use:
PAHs are not synthesized chemically for industrial purposes. The major source of PAHs is the incomplete combustion of organic material such as coal, oil and wood. They are mostly used as intermediaries in pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, photographic products, thermosetting plastics, lubricating materials, and other chemical industries. May be found as impurities in rubber materials and leather.
Comments:
Avoid critical sources for PAH such as Carbon Black and contaminated mineral oil-based lubricants (extender oil) in rubber.
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