Benzofuran

CAS Number

271-89-6

Synonym

Coumarone; Cumaron; benzofurfuran; 1-oxindene; benzo[b]furan

Occurrence/Use

Component extracted from coal tar; component of coumarone-indene resin (used in food packaging)

Benzofuran

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Authoritative Bodies-National Toxicology Program
Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
1.1 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 2002

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