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1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
(Group 3)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

VOL.: 71 (1999) (p. 1393)

CAS No.: 78-87-5
Chem. Abstr. Name: 1,2-Dichloropropane

5. Evaluation

No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of 1,2-dichloropropane were available.

There is limited evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of 1,2-dichloropropane.

Overall evaluation

1,2-Dichloropropane is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).

For definition of the italicized terms, see Preamble Evaluation.

Previous evaluation: Vol. 41 (1986)

Last updated: 13 April 1999 





























    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Dichloropropane, 1,2-  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 41, 1986)