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2-Acetylaminofluorene CAS 53-96-3
C15H13NO RTECS AB9450000
Synonyms & Trade Names
AAF, 2-AAF, 2-Acetaminofluorene, N-Acetyl-2-aminofluorene, FAA, 2-FAA, 2-Fluorenylacetamide
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: [1910.1014] See Appendix B
IDLH Ca [N.D.] See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Tan, crystalline powder.
MW: 223.3
BP: ?
MLT: 381°F
Sol: Insoluble
VP: ?
IP:?

Sp.Gr: ?
Fl.P: ?
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Important additional information about respirator selection
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Reduced function of liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs Liver, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, skin

Cancer Site [in animals: tumors of the liver, bladder, lungs, skin & pancreas]
See also: INTRODUCTION   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0004

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