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Nominated Substances: Benzophenone
Nomination Date: 12/22/1987
Nominator: NIEHS
Rationale: High production volume; potential for occupational exposure; used in a variety of consumer products (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods, insecticides); potential for consumer exposure; lack of chronic toxicity data; structural interest in aromatic ketone; air and water pollutant.