Anthracene
Level 4 — Significant 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