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Testing Status of Talc 10167-P

 

CASRN: 14807-96-6

Formula: H2-O3-Si.3/4Mg

Synonyms/Common Names

  • Agalite

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 14-Day (Inhalation)  (C06008)  Completed 
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2 years (Inhalation)  (C06008)  Completed 
    • TR-421 (NIH Number: 93-3152)  (Peer Review Approval 06/23/1992A )
      Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Talc in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Inhalation Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats Some Evidence 
      • Female Rats Clear Evidence 
      • Male Mice No Evidence 
      • Female Mice No Evidence 
    • Dose: R & M: 0, 6, AND 18 MG OF TALC/M3 OF ATMOSPHERE.