3,3-Dichlorobenzidine

CAS Number

91-94-1

Synonym

CI 23060

Occurrence/Use

Curing agent for solid urethane plastics. Formerly used in the US as chemical intermediate for dyes.

3,3-Dichlorobenzidine

Cancer Potency Information

Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 3.4 E-4
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 1.2 E+0
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 1.2 E+0
Comments/References:

OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011.

Air

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
State's Qualified Experts
Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
0.6 µg/day
Cancer