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ACETAMIDE

VOL.: 7 (1974) (p. 197)

5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation

5.1 Animal carcinogenicity data

Acetamide is carcinogenic in rats following oral administration, the only species and route tested, producing benign and malignant liver tumours.

5.2 Human carcinogenicity data

No case reports or epidemiological studies were available to the Working Group.

Subsequent evaluation: Suppl. 7 (1987); Vol. 71 (1999)

Last updated: 13 April 1999 






























    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Acetamide (ICSC)
       ACETAMIDE (JECFA Evaluation)
       Acetamide  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Supplement7, 1987)
       Acetamide  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)