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Testing Status of Toxic equivalency factor evaluation (PECDF (Pentachlorodibenzofuran)) M960051

 

CASRN: 57117-31-4

Formula: C12-H3-Cl5-O

Synonyms/Common Names

  • Pentachlorodibenzofuran (Toxic equivalency factor evaluation)
  • Toxic equivalency factor evaluation (2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran)

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2 years (Gavage)  (C96007F)  Completed 
    • TR-525 (NIH Number: 06-4461)  (Peer Review Approval 02/17/2004A )
      Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran (PeCDF) (CASRN 57117-31-4) in Female Harlan Sprague-Dawley Rats (Gavage Studies)
    • Rats: Harlan Sprague-Dawley
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Female Rats Some Evidence 
    • Dose: FEMALE RATS ONLY: PeCDF -- 0, 6, 20, 44, 92, OR 200 NG/KG; 100/DOSE.