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Anthracene

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Anthracene is a other — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

What it does

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Where you'll see it

Environmental contaminant

What the research says

Breathing and skin contact with PAHs seem to be associated with cancer in humans.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: EPA Top Seven Priority List; EU priority dangerous chemical

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Breathing and skin contact with PAHs seem to be associated with cancer in humans