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A coat-tar fraction collected from the distillation range of 279-360C. Anthracene oil is purified to obtained [[anthracene|anthracene]]. It is also used directly as a [[pesticide|pesticide]] and as a [[wood%20preservative|wood preservative]]. | A coat-tar fraction collected from the distillation range of 279-360C. Anthracene oil is purified to obtained [[anthracene|anthracene]]. It is also used directly as a [[pesticide|pesticide]] and as a [[wood%20preservative|wood preservative]]. | ||
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Combustible. Carcinogenic. | Combustible. Carcinogenic. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942 | * Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 27 April 2022
Description
A coat-tar fraction collected from the distillation range of 279-360C. Anthracene oil is purified to obtained Anthracene. It is also used directly as a Pesticide and as a Wood preservative.
Risks
Combustible. Carcinogenic.
Resources and Citations
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976