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Testing Status of Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) M040049

 

CASRN: 375-95-1

Formula: C9-H-F17-O2

Synonyms/Common Names

  • C9 Carboxylic acid
  • Nonanoic acid, heptadecafluoro-
  • PFNA

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 28 days (Gavage)  (C04049)  Completed 
    • TOX-97 
      Toxicity Studies of Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylates (Perfluorohexanoic Acid, Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorononanoic Acid, and Perfluorodecanoic Acid) Administered by Gavage to Sprague Dawley (Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD) Rats (Revised)
    • Rats: Harlan Sprague-Dawley
    • Dose: Males: 0, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5, or 10 mg/kg; Females: 0, 1.56, 3.12, 6.25, 12.5, or 25 mg/kg.

Genetic Toxicology

  • Micronucleus  (G04049)  Completed 
    • Rats: Harlan Sprague-Dawley
    • Male Negative 
    • Female Negative 
  • Salmonella  (A59563)  Completed 
    •  Negative