NAME: 2-Acetylaminofluorene

SYNONYM(s): N-(2-Fluorenyl)acetamide; 2-AAF; 2-Acetaminofluorene

IMIS: 0065

CAS: 53-96-3

NIOSH: RTECS AB9450000; 839

DESCRIPTION: Solid; soluble in alcohols and glycols; insoluble in water.
MW: 223
MP: 194 C

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: Cancer-Suspect Agent 29 CFR 1910.1014

NIOSH REL: Use 29 CFR 1910.1014 Potential Carcinogen

NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen

SYMPTOM(s): Reduced functioning of liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cancer---Currently regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen; chiefly work practice standards (HE1) LD50 (oral,mouse) 1020 mg/kg

ORGAN: Liver, bladder, kidney, pancreas, skin, lungs

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Glass Fiber Filter (37 mm)
ANL SOLVENT: Acetonitrile
MAX V: 250 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated

COND: Acetonitrile extraction; C18 column; UV det: 280, 313; 0.6 mL/min; 75% methanol 25% water; retention time, 11.3 min; DL 0.8 ng/inj; C/P DB 3/83

WIPE: Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter.

BULK METHOD: Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.