Acenaphthene
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Acenaphthene is a other — Dye intermediate (coal tar derivative) in pharmaceuticals, insecticides, fungicides, plastics
What it does
Dye intermediate (coal tar derivative) in pharmaceuticals, insecticides, fungicides, plastics
Where you'll see it
Coal tar derivative; pharmaceutical, insecticide, fungicide, plastic manufacturing
What the research says
Structure related to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); would be expected to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and lungs. Toxicity data for acenaphthene are very limited.
Regulatory status
- Notes: On EPA's Top Priority List for study
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Acenaphthene is on the EPA's Top Priority List of study