Substance Information
Substance Information
Anthracene oil
A complex combination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from coal tar having an approximate distillation range of 300°C to 400°C (572°F to 752°F). Composed primarily of phenanthrene, anthracene and carbazole
EC / List no.: 292-602-7
CAS no.: 90640-80-5
Mol. formula:

Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance may cause cancer.

Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects, causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
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Carcinogenic |
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A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Skin sensitising |
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Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
- Substance of very high concern requiring authorisation before it is used (Annex XIV of REACH).
- Some uses of this substance are restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 to < 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives),
indoor use and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
metals and
fuels.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
metals and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
in the production of articles and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
formulation of mixtures.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.

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