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BIS(2,3-EPOXYCYCLOPENTYL)ETHER
(Group 3)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

VOL.: 71 (1999) (p. 1281)

CAS No.: 2386-90-5

5. Evaluation

No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl)ether were available.

There is limited evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl)ether.

Overall evaluation

Bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl)ether is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).

For definition of the italicized terms, see Preamble Evaluation.

Previous evaluation: Vol. 47 (1989)

Synonym

  • 2,2¢-Oxybis(6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane)

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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl)ether  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 47, 1989)