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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for
Methyl-5-Nitroaniline, 2-
CAS: 000099-55-8
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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]: |
3.3E-2 (mg/kg/day)-1 |
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| Oral [Unit Risk]: |
9.4E-7 (µg/L)-1 |
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| Route: |
Oral: diet |
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| Target Organ / Cancer: |
Liver / Carcinoma |
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| Species |
Experiment Length |
EPA Group |
| Mouse |
98 weeks |
C |
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| References |
| 1978 | NCI (National Cancer Institute). 1978. Bioassay of 5-Nitro-o-toluidine for possible carcinogenicity. NCI Carcinogen Tech Rep Ser No. 107. 102 p. |
| 1987 | U.S. EPA. 1987. Health and environmental effects profile for 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline. 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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