Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene

CAS Number

189-64-0

Synonym

DB(A,H)P; Dibenzo(B,DEF)Chrysene

Occurrence/Use

Research chemical (induces cancer); component of tobacco smoke

Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 1.1 E-2
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 3.9 E+1
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 1.2 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.

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) - Oral
0.0054 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 2004

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