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Nominated Substances: N-Methylformamide
Nomination Date: 05/00/1987
Nominator: Environmental Defense Fund
Rationale: N-methylformamide (MMF) is a photolytic decomposition product of the aquatic herbicide, fluridone, which is used in swimming pools and reservoirs. Present in significant amounts in synthetic fiber manufacture. It has been used in clinical trials for cancer treatment.