7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene
CAS Number
57-97-6Synonym
DMBA; DBA
Occurrence/Use
Research chemical (induces cancer, immunosuppressor)
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 7.1 E-2 |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.5 E+2 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.5 E+2 |
| 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. See Benzo[a]Pyrene. |
Air
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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| Date of Listing: |
Safe Harbor Levels
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
0.003 µg/day
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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Documents, Presentations, and Publications
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