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acenaphthene

In the chemical family: Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

EWG Research on acenaphthene


Health Effects related to acenaphthene: Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to acenaphthene:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Found in people
  • Water: sewage sludge

More chemicals in Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): benzo[b]fluoranthene , 2-methyl naphthalene, 1-Naphthol, phenanthrene, pyrene, perylene, naphthalene, benzo[b/j]fluoranthene, benzo[e]pyrene, benzo[ghi]perylene, view all...