1,4-Bis(chloromethoxymethyl)benzene (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 15, 1977)

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

1,4-BIS(CHLOROMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE

VOL.: 15 (1977) (p. 37)

CAS No.: 56894-91-8

5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation

5.1 Animal data

1,4-Bis(chloromethoxymethyl)benzene is carcinogenic in mice, the only species tested, following its application to the skin or its subcutaneous administration; it produced malignant tumours at the sites of application.

5.2 Human data

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

Subsequent evaluation: Vol. 71 (1999)

Synonyms

Bis-1,4-(chloromethoxy)-para-xylene
1,4-Bis(chloromethoxy)-para-xylene

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       1,4-Bis(chloromethoxymethyl)benzene  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)