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Nominated Substances: Camphor, D-Camphor
Nomination Date: 11/08/1985
Nominator: NCI
Rationale: Significant human exposure for it's use in over-the-counter preparations, as a plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers, in varnishes, moth repellents, and as a preservative in cosmetics & pharmaceuticals; insufficient data for the evaluation of potential carcinogenicity
NTP Principles: Pre 1993 - 8