Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

CAS Number

53-70-3

Synonym

AI3-18996; DB(A,H)A; DBA; Dibenzanthracene; 1,2,5,6-DBA

Occurrence/Use

Research chemical; product of incomplete combustion; component of tobacco smoke

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 1.2 E-3
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 4.1 E+0
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 4.1 E+0
Comments/References:

OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

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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)
0.2 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 1992

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