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BROMODICHLOROMETHANE
(Group 2B)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

VOL.: 71 (1999) (p. 1295)

CAS No.: 75-27-4

5. Evaluation

No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of bromodichloromethane were available.

There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of bromodichloromethane.

Overall evaluation

Bromodichloromethane is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

For definition of the italicized terms, see Preamble Evaluation.

Previous evaluation: Vol. 52 (1991)

Last updated: 13 April 1999 





























    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Bromodichloromethane (ICSC)
       Bromodichloromethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 52, 1991)