ANTHRACENE
ANTHRACENE Scintillation grade
Short Name: ANTHRACENE
Synonym: Anthraxcene, Paranaphthalene
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0454
Grade
Scintillation grade
Purity
99%
CAS No.
120-12-7
HS Code
2902.9090
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Buff coloured powder
Odour
Faint aromatic odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
214 - 216 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
540°C
Flash point [°C]
121°C
Boiling point [°C]
340 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1mm Hg @ 1450C
Vapour density
6.15
Density [g/cm3]
1.24
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
4.45
Explosion limits -lower [%]
0.60%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to off-white to light yellow to green-beige powder or crystals
Assay
Min 99%
Melting point
214 - 217 deg C
Suitability (as scintilator)
Passes test
Water (H2O)
Max 0.1%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word
Warning
UN No.
3077
IMCO Class No.
9
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H315-H319-H335-H410
Precaution Statement
P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338-P501