For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.
VOL.: 46 (1989) (p. 247)
CAS No.:
Chem. Abstr. Name: Benz[a]anthracene, 7-nitro-
No data were available to the Working Group.
7-Nitrobenz[a]anthracene was tested for carcinogenicity in one experiment by intraperitoneal injection into newborn mice, resulting in an increased incidence of liver-cell tumours in males.
No data were available to the Working Group.
Metabolism of 7-nitrobenz[a]anthracene led to binding to exogenous DNA. It was not mutagenic to bacteria.
There is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity in experimental animals of 7-nitrobenz[a]anthracene.
No data were available from studies in humans on the carcinogenicity of 7-nitrobenz[a]anthracene.
7-Nitrobenz[a]anthracene is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
For definition of the italicized terms, see Preamble Evaluation.
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