NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: 2-Acetylaminofluorene. Physical description: Tan, crystalline powder.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗Dust entry
2-Acetylaminofluorene
Tan, crystalline powder.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
Reduced function of liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas; [carc] Skin: Soap wash immedTarget organs: Liver, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, skin [in animals: tumors of Breath: Resp support
Evidence
Controls
- follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
- use exposure monitoring
- use engineering and work-practice controls
- use appropriate respiratory protection