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Nominated Substances: Fumaric acid
Nomination Date: 10/00/1980
Nominator: NCI, CPSC
Rationale: High exposure based on use in puddings and gelatin mixes. Role as an intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and potential for accumulation of metabolic products after its administration to animals in large doses.
NTP Principles: Pre 1993 - 3