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Dibenz[a,j]acridine

CAS Number

224-42-0

Synonym

DB(A,J)AC; 1,2:6,7-dibenzacrinide

Occurrence/Use

Research chemical (induces cancer); product of incomplete combustion. Found in automobile exhaust, coal-burning effluent, incinerator effluent, tobacco smoke

Dibenz[a,j]acridine

Cancer Potency Information

Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 
1.1 E-4
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 
3.9 E-1
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 
1.2 E+0
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

Listed as causing: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
01/01/1988
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts