8-메틸벤즈[A]안트라센

Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Advice for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

SRP: Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in air, soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations. If it is possible or reasonable use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination.

SRP: Wastewater from contaminant suppression, cleaning of protective clothing/equipment, or contaminated sites should be contained and evaluated for subject chemical or decomposition product concentrations. Concentrations shall be lower than applicable environmental discharge or disposal criteria. Alternatively, pretreatment and/or discharge to a permitted wastewater treatment facility is acceptable only after review by the governing authority and assurance that "pass through" violations will not occur. Due consideration shall be given to remediation worker exposure (inhalation, dermal and ingestion) as well as fate during treatment, transfer and disposal. If it is not practicable to manage the chemical in this fashion, it must be evaluated in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 261, specifically Subpart B, in order to determine the appropriate local, state and federal requirements for disposal.

Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company; Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Appropriate engineering controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

For more Preventive Measures (Complete) data for 8-Methylbenz(a)anthracene (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

8 Hr Time Weighted Avg (TWA): 0.2 mg/cu m. /Coal tar pitch volatiles, as benzene soluble aerosol/

Peak Exposure Recommendation: Transient increases in workers' exposure levels may exceed 3 times the value of the TLV-TWA level for no more than 15 minutes at a time, on no more than 4 occasions spaced 1 hour apart during a workday, and under no circumstances should they exceed 5 times the value of the TLV-TWA level. In addition, the 8-hour TWA is not to be exceeded for an 8-hour work period. /Coal tar pitch volatiles, as benzene soluble aerosol/

A1; Confirmed human carcinogen. /Coal tar pitch volatiles, as benzene soluble aerosol/

Biological Exposure Index (BEI): Determinant: 1-Hydroxypyrene (1-HP) in urine (with hydrolysis); Sampling Time: end of shift at end of workweek. BEI: None.; Biological monitoring should be considered for this compound based on the review; however, a specific BEI could not be determined due to insufficient data. /Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons/

For more Threshold Limit Values (TLV) (Complete) data for 8-Methylbenz(a)anthracene (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection: Handle with gloves.

Body Protection: Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

For more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Complete) data for 8-Methylbenz(a)anthracene (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

IDENTIFICATION AND USE: 8-Methylbenz(a)anthracene (8-MBA) is a solid. It can be formed from incomplete combustion of organic materials. It is used mostly in biochemical research. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: There are no data available. ANIMAL STUDIES: The tumor-initiating activity of the 3,4-dihydrodiols (diols) as well as other metabolites of 8-MBA and 8-hydroxymethylbenz[a]anthracene (8-OHMBA) were examined in the classical 2-stage initiation-promotion model on mouse skin. These data indicate that the 3,4-diol of 8-MBA is a good candidate as a proximate carcinogen of 8-MBA and further suggest that the bay region 3,4-diol-1,2-epoxide is a likely ultimate carcinogen of this compound on mouse skin. in the classical two-stage initiation-promotion experiment, 8-MBA was causing 1.0 papillomas/mouse. In other experiment, mice were administered 8-MBA sc at a dose of 3 mg in the first month and 5 mg at 3 and 9 months. 5.5 lung tumors were present per mouse at the 7-month observation time. However, 8-MCA did not produce transformed animal cells in culture. There appeared to be little quantitative correspondence between carcinogenic and mutagenic potency for this group of chemicals.

Methylbenz(a)anthracenes, including 8-methylbenz(a)anthracene, were reported at a concentration range of 30-50 ng/mg extract in diesel engine exhaust of passenger cars(1). Methylbenz(a)anthracenes are found in airborne particulates from cigarette smoke condensate, stack gases, roofing tar extracts, and industrial effluents(2).

8-Methylbenz(a)anthracene is one of many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a group of chemicals that are formed during the incomplete burning of coal, oil, gas, wood, garbage, or other organic substances. PAHs generally occur as complex mixtures, for example as part of combustion products such as soot, not as single compounds. PAHs occur naturally in volcanoes and forest fires. They can also be found in substances such as crude oil and coal. They are found throughout the environment in the air, water, and soil(1). /Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons/

Methylbenz(a)anthracenes are found in airborne particulates from cigarette smoke condensate, stack gases, roofing tar extracts and industrial effluents(1), which may result in 8-methylbenz(a)anthracene's release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC). There is no commercial production of this compound(2).

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Chronic Exposure or Carcinogenicity/ The specificity of in-vitro transformation of normal embryonic cells exposed to carcinogenic hydrocarbons was investigated in hamsters and mice. Golden-hamster or SWR-mice embryos were minced and cell suspensions inoculated onto irradiated dishes containing rat embryo feeder layers. Cells for cloning were seeded for 7 to 10 days. Cultures were examined microscopically. Compounds tested were applied on cell cultures by millipore disc filters or by colloidal suspension in growth medium. Transformed cultures were trypsinized and inoculated subcutaneously into adult animals. Tumors were palpated during development, then removed and examined histologically. The transformed cells displayed a hereditary random pattern of growth, ability to grow continuously, and were resistant to benz(a)pyrene (50328) (BP) when tested in culture. Transformed cells in culture were obtained with 3-methylcholanthrene (56495) (MCA), 7,12-dimethylbenzo(a)anthracene (57976) and 10-methylbenz(a)anthracene (2381159), in-vivo, but not with 8-methylbenz(a)anthracene (2381319), chrysene (218019), and pyrene (129000). Carcinogenic hydrocarbons induced direct transformation of normal cells to tumor cells in-vitro. Fibroblasts and epithelial type cells were found with high frequency during transformation in culture. BP induced 25.6 percent transformation of clones, 1 to 2 days after addition of the carcinogen. BP and MCA produced transformed cells, which were not found in cultures of untreated controls. After long periods in culture both untreated and treated mouse cells grew progressively as tumors after inoculation into adult SWR-mice. The authors conclude that expression of transformation is dependent on cell division.

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Chronic Exposure or Carcinogenicity/ /Mice were adminstered 8-methylbenz(a)anthracene sc at a dose of 3 mg in the first month and 5 mg at 3 and 9 months. 5.5 lung tumors were present per mouse at the 7-month observation time./ /From table/

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Chronic Exposure or Carcinogenicity: Initiation-Promotion/ The tumor-initiating activity of the 3,4-dihydrodiols (diols) as well as other metabolites of 8-methylbenz[a]anthracene (8-MBA) and 8-hydroxymethylbenz[a]anthracene (8-OHMBA) were examined in the classical 2-stage initiation-promotion model on mouse skin. The 3,4-diol of 8-MBA caused 2.2 times as many papillomas/mouse as did 8-MBA. The 3,4-diol of 8-OHMBA was not more tumorigenic than either 8-MBA or 8-OHMBA. None of the other diols tested, including the 5,6- and 8,9-diol of 8-MBA and the 5,6 and 10,11-diol of 8-OHMBA were remarkably tumorigenic. These data indicate that the 3,4-diol of 8-MBA is a good candidate as a proximate carcinogen of 8-MBA and further suggest that the bay region 3,4-diol-1,2-epoxide is a likely ultimate carcinogen of this compound on mouse skin.

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Chronic Exposure or Carcinogenicity: Initiation-Promotion/ The 12 possible monomethylbenz[a]anthracenes (MBAs) were examined for their tumor-initiating activity in the classical two-stage initiation-promotion experiment. Based on the average number of tumors/mouse, 7-MBA was the most tumorigenic compound of the series causing 4.9 papillomas/mouse at an initiating dose of 400 nmol/mouse. At this same dose level 8-MBA and 12-MBA were equally potent causing 1.0 papillomas/mouse. 6- an 9-MBAs caused approximately 0.6 papillomas/mouse at this dose level. These data are in general agreement with previous experiments using other model systems. Of interest is the low tumorigenicity of the 1-, 2-, 3-and 4-MBAs which has been cited in support of the bay region theory of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon carcinogenesis. ...

Immediate First Aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Aromatic hydrocarbons and related compounds/

Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway, if needed). Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary. ... For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with 0.9% saline (NS) during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 mL/kg up to 200 L of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. Administer activated charcoal ... . /Aromatic hydrocarbons and related compounds/

Advanced treatment: Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in the patient who is unconscious, has severe pulmonary edema, or is in severe respiratory distress. Positive-pressure ventilation techniques with a bag-valve-mask device may be beneficial. Consider drug therapy for pulmonary edema ... . Consider administering a beta agonist such as albuterol for severe bronchospasm ... . Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias if necessary ... . Start IV administration of D5W TKO /SRP: "To keep open", minimal flow rate/. Use 0.9% saline (NS) or lactated Ringer's (LR) if signs of hypovolemia are present. For hypotension with signs of hypovolemia, administer fluid cautiously. Watch for signs of fluid overload ... . Treat seizures with diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan) ... . Use proparacaine hydrochloride to assist eye irrigation ... . /Aromatics hydrocarbons and related compounds/

Toxic pollutant designated pursuant to section 307(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and is subject to effluent limitations. /Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (including benzanthracenes, benzopyrenes, benzofluoranthene, chrysenes, dibenz-anthracenes, and indenopyrenes)/

For the maximum protection of human health from the potential carcinogenic effects of exposure to polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons through ingestion of contaminated water and contaminated aquatic organisms, the ambient water concentration should be zero, based on the nonthreshold assumption for this chemical. However, zero level may not be attainable at the present time. Therefore, the levels which may result in incremental increase of cancer risk over the lifetime are estimated at 1X10-5, 1X10-6, and 1X10-7. The corresponding recommended criteria are 28.0 ng/L, 2.8 ng/L, and 0.28 ng/L, respectively. If these estimates are made for consumption of aquatic organisms only, excluding consumption of water, the levels are 311.0 ng/L, 31.1 ng/L, and 3.11 ng/L, respectively. /Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons/.

Used in biochemical research; Produced from the incomplete combustion of organic material; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]

Laboratory chemicals, manufacture of substances.

BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH

(1975) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN US

(1977) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN US