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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for

Dichloroethylene, 1,2-trans-

CAS: 000156-60-5


Summary of HEAST Information on-Line

Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity
Chronic [RfD]:IRIS
Subchronic [RfD]:on-Line






Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity (Other than Carcinogenicity)

Subchronic [RfD]: 2E-1 mg/kg/day
Uncertainty Factor: 100

Route: Oral: drinking water

Target Organ / Critical Effect: Blood / Increased alkaline phosphatase

Species Effect Level Dose Experiment Length
Mouse NOAEL 17 mg/kg/day 90 days

References
1985 Barnes D.W., W.M. Sanders, K.L. Shite Jr., et al. 1985. Toxicology of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in the mouse. Drug Chem Toxicol. 8: 373-392.
1984 U.S. EPA. 1984. Health effects assessment for 1,2-t-Dichloroethylene. Prepared by the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati, OH for the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Washington, DC



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