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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for
Diethylstilbestrol
CAS: 000056-53-1
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Summary of HEAST Information on-Line
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| Carcinogenicity |
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Carcinogenicity |
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| Oral [Slope Factor]: |
4.7E+3 (mg/kg/day)-1 |
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| Oral [Unit Risk]: |
1.3E-1 (µg/L)-1 |
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| Route: |
Oral: diet |
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| Target Organ / Cancer: |
Mammary gland / Carcinoma |
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| Species |
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| Mouse |
A |
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| References |
| 1964 | Gass, et al. 1964. Carcinogenic dose-response curve to oral Diethylstilbesterol. J Natl Cancer Inst. 33: 971-977. |
| 1988 | U.S. EPA. 1988. Evaluation of the potential carcinogenicity of Diethylstilbesterol. Prepared by the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati, OH for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Washington DC. |
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