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Toxaphene: Target Organs and Levels of Evidence for TR-037

Bioassay of Toxaphene for Possible Carcinogenicity (CASRN 8001-35-2)

Chemical (Study Title)
CASRN
Peer Review Date Route/Exposure Levels Study Laboratory
Toxaphene
8001-35-2
08/31/1978 Dosed-Feed
MR: 0,556,1112 (AVG), FR: 0,540,1080 (AVG), M: 0,99,198 (AVG) PPM/50 PER GROUP
Gulf South Research Institute

Levels of Evidence

Male Rats: Equivocal
Type Organ/Tissue (Lesion)
Neoplastic Lesions
  • Thyroid Gland Follicular Cell: ADENOMA, ADENOMA OR CARCINOMA
Female Rats: Equivocal
Type Organ/Tissue (Lesion)
Neoplastic Lesions
  • Thyroid Gland Follicular Cell: ADENOMA
Male Mice: Positive
Type Organ/Tissue (Lesion)
Neoplastic Lesions
  • Liver: (CARCINOMA)
Female Mice: Positive
Type Organ/Tissue (Lesion)
Neoplastic Lesions
  • Liver: (CARCINOMA)