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Nominated Substances: Gallium arsenide
Nomination Date: 02/00/1980
Nominator: NCI
Rationale: Gallium arsenide was nominated because of its projected use in the semiconductor industry and potential for worker exposure. There is a lack of toxicological data including disposition in bone.
NTP Principles: Pre 1993 - 3