International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Summaries & Evaluations
DIBENZO(h,rst)PENTAPHENE
VOL.: 3 (1973) (p. 197)
CAS No.: 194-47-2
5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation
5.1 Animal carcinogenicity data
In the only experiment reported, subcutaneous injection in mice
induced sarcomas. It has not been tested by other routes in the mouse
or in other species.
5.2 Human carcinogenicity data
No case reports or epidemiological studies on the significance of
dibenzo(h,rst)pentaphene exposure to man are available. Only one
study reports its occurrence in urban air.
Subsequent evaluation: Suppl. 7 (1987) (p. 62: Group 3)
For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.
Synonyms for Dibenzo(h,rst)pentaphene
- Tribenzo(a,e,i)pyrene
- (1,2,4,5,7,8)-Tribenzopyrene
- (1,2,4,5,8,9)-Tribenzopyrene
Last updated: 16 March 1998