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2-METHYLAZIRIDINE (PROPYLENEIMINE)
(Group 2B)

For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.

VOL.: 71 (1999) (p. 1497)

CAS No.: 75-55-8

5. Evaluation

No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of 2-methylaziridine were available.

There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity in experimental animals of 2-methylaziridine.

Overall evaluation

2-Methylaziridine is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

For definition of the italicized terms, see Preamble Evaluation.

Previous evaluations: Vol. 9 (1975)

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