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Health Effects Assessment Summary (HEAST) for

Methylcyclohexane

CAS: 000108-87-2


Summary of HEAST Information on-Line

Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity
Chronic [RfC]:on-Line
Subchronic [RfC]:on-Line






Subchronic and Chronic Toxicity (Other than Carcinogenicity)

Chronic [RfC]: 3E+0 mg/cu m
Uncertainty Factor: 100

Subchronic [RfC]: 3E+0 mg/cu m
Uncertainty Factor: 100

Route: Inhalation: intermittent

Target Organ / Critical Effect: Kidney / Mineralization
Kidney / Papillary hyperplasia

Species Effect Level Dose Experiment Length
Rat NOAEL 287 mg/cu m 1 year

References
1985 Kinkead E.R., C.C. Haun M.G. Schneider, et al. 1985. Chronic inhalation exposure of experimental animals to Methylcyclohexane. Govt Reports Announcements and Index, issue 21. 29 p.
1991 U.S. EPA. 1991. Health and environmental effects document for Methylcyclohexane. 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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