Label abbreviations descriptions

CHRYSENE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 218-01-9
Formula

C₁₈H₁₂
Synonyms

1,2-benzophenanthrene, benzo(a)phenanthrene, 1,2,5,6-dibenzonaphthalene, 1,2-benzphenanthrene, benz(a)phenanthrene

Physical Properties
Physical description Crystalline solid.
Boiling point 838°F Molecular weight 228.29
Freezing point/melting point 489°F Vapor pressure
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.274 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0692
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (CTPV) Sampling Filters and Cassette [SLTC109]
Sampling time*

480 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

960 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments HPLC
Method reference OSHA 58 (fully validated)
Notes

OSHA 58 is validated in conjunction with Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles and Coke Oven Emissions.

These media are prepared by SLTC as needed and are not available for immediate shipment. Please allow time for SLTC to prepare these media prior to sampling.
Special requirements

After sampling, filter must be transferred to a vial with a Teflon-lined cap. Sample must be protected from direct sunlight.

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.2 mg/m³

 REL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³ (as coal tar pitch volatiles [cyclohexane-extractable fraction])

 TLV-TWA

Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. [1990]

 PEL-TWA

0.2 mg/m³ (as coal tar pitch volatiles)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

Chrysene is a polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon that OSHA has identified as one of a number of typical components of the benzene-soluble fraction of coal tar pitch volatiles. Other components include anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, phenanthrene, acridine, and pyrene. Chrysene is characteristic of coal tar pitch volatiles (PEL is 0.2 mg/m³) and/or coke oven emissions (PEL is 0.15 mg/m³). See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1, 29 CFR 1910.1029 - Coke oven emissions, and 1910.1002 - Coal tar pitch volatiles; interpretation of term.

 Notes:

CARCINOGEN (Ca). See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens and Appendix C, Supplementary Exposure Limits.

 Notes:

BEI®

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

80 mg/m³ (coal tar pitch volatiles)
Carcinogenic classifications: EPA-B2, IARC-2B, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 Notes:

Ca
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/21/2020