Tetranitromethane

CAS Number

509-14-8

Synonym

NCI-C55947; Tetan; TNM

Occurrence/Use

Oxidizing agent in rocket propellants; explosive; diesel fuel additive (increases cetane); reagent that detects double bonds in organic compounds

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)
0.059 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 2002

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