2-Naphthylamine
CAS Number
91-59-8Synonym
b-Naphthylamine; 2-Aminonaphthalene; BNA
Occurrence/Use
Research chemical; component of cigarette smoke. Formerly used as a chemical intermediate for dyes, as a rubber antioxidant, and in the production of 2-chloronaphthylamine.
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.8 E+0 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.8 E+0 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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