Toxicological profile for 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine
The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. 3,3'-Dichlor...
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| Language: | English |
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Atlanta, Georgia
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
June 2022, 2022
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| Summary: | The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine is a synthetic chlorinated primary aromatic amine structurally similar to benzidine, which is designated as a human carcinogen. It is used in the production of azo dyes and pigments in the textile, inks, plastics, rubber, and leather industries. In the United States, manufacturing use has significantly decreased since its classification as a possible human carcinogen, although its use in manufacturing processes abroad continues |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (x, 88 pages) illustrations, map |