National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12692638
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1989 Oct;366:1-248.

Hydroquinone is used an antioxidant in the rubber industry and as a developing agent in photography. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of rubber and food antioxidants and monomer inhibitors. Hydroquinone and products containing hydroquinone are used...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12695778
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1989 Oct;363:1-186.

Bromoethane is an alkylating agent used primarily as a chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses. In toxicology and carcinogenesis studies, groups of F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice of each sex received whole-body exposure to bromoethane (greater than 98% pure)...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12695780
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1989 Aug;361:1-120.

Hexachloroethane is used in organic synthesis as a retarding agent in fermentation, as a camphor substitute in nitrocellulose, in pyrotechnics and smoke devices, in explosives, and as a solvent. In previous long-term gavage studies with B6C3F1 mice and Osbourne-Mendel...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12695781
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1989 Oct;360:1-175.

N,N-Dimethylaniline is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of dyestuffs. Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies were conducted by administering N,N-dimethylaniline (greater than 98% pure) in corn oil by gavage to groups of F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice of...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12695782
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1989 Jul;359:1-130.

Oral administration of 8-methoxypsoralen followed by exposure to longwave ultraviolet light (primarily ultraviolet A, 320-400 nm) is used in the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis. 8-Methoxypsoralen also occurs naturally in a variety of vegetables. Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12692649
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1990 Jan;372:1-201.

3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine dihydrochloride is an off-white powder with a melting point of 274 degrees C. 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine is used principally as an intermediate in the production of commercial bisazobiphenyl dyes for coloring textiles, paper, plastic, rubber, and leather. In the synthesis...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12571688
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1998 Jun;475:1-244.

Tetrahydrofuran is used as a reaction medium for Grignard and metal hydride reactions; in the synthesis of butyrolactone, succinic acid, and 1,4-butanediol diacelate; in the fabrication of articles for packaging, transporting, and storing of foods; as a solvent for...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12595922
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1996 Feb;441:1-201.

In 1983, an ad hoc panel on chemical carcinogenesis testing and evaluation recommended additional methods that should be used by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) for the detection and evaluation of chemical carcinogens. One recommendation was that there should...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12594524
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1996 Jul;451:1-381.

Nickel oxide (NiO) "sinters" are used in stainless steel and alloy steel production. Nickel oxide was nominated by the National Cancer Institute to the NTP for testing because exposure to this form of nickel is prevalent in the nickel...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12594525
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1997 Apr;450:1-321.

Tetrafluoroethylene is used in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon(R)) and other polymers. Tetrafluoroethylene was nominated by the National Cancer Institute for toxicity and carcinogenicity studies based on the potential for human exposure to the chemical due to the large...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12594527
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1996 Jul;448:1-302.

Isobutyl nitrite is used to a limited extent as an intermediate in the syntheses of aliphatic nitrites. It is also an ingredient of various incenses or room odorizers and is used as a euphoric. The chemical has also been...

National Toxicology Program technical report series

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PMID: 12594529
Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 1996 Nov;446:1-317.

1-Trans-delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was nominated by the National Cancer Institute to the NTP for study because it is the major psychoactive component of marijuana and a widely used Schedule I substance. Male and female F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice received...