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Aspirin

CAS Number

50-78-2

Synonym

2-acetoxybenzoic acid; acetylsalicylic acid

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic)

Aspirin

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity: 
Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: 
Developmental Toxicity
Female Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing: 
07/01/1990
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts
Female Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing: 
07/01/1990
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts

Comments

It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three months of pregnancy, unless specifically directed to do so by a physician because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.