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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Summaries & Evaluations

1,2-BIS(CHLOROMETHOXY)ETHANE

VOL.: 15 (1977) (p. 31)

CAS No.: 13483-18-6

5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation

5.1 Animal data

1,2-Bis(chloromethoxy)ethane is carcinogenic in mice, the only species tested, following its application to the skin or its subcutaneous or intraperitoneal administration; it produced malignant tumours at the sites of administration.

5.2 Human data

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

Subsequent evaluation: Vol. 71 (1999)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

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       1,2-Bis(chloromethoxy)ethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)