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Nominated Substances: 1-Octene
Nomination Date: 07/25/1995
Nominator: NIEHS
Rationale: Alpha olefins are used as monomers in the plastics industry and as starting materials for other products. 1-Octene is a high production volume member of this class with potential for worker exposure. No data were found to adequately assess toxicity and carcinogenicity.
NTP Principles: not specified