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Nominated Substances: Furan
Nomination Date: 05/15/1984
Nominator: Private Individual
Rationale: Important commercial chemical. NTP studied by gavage; however, inhalation is the most appropriate route of exposure. Liver effects noted in oral NTP study.
NTP Principles: not specified