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TR-249: Asbestos, amosite (12172-73-5)


Study Results


Chronic Bioassay Level of Evidence

An overview of chronic evidence from Hamsters studies.
Hamsters
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  • Negative, Male, Hamsters
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  • Negative, Female, Hamsters

Citation Information


NTP. TR-249: Asbestos, amosite (12172-73-5). Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Publications


TR-249 Lifetime Carcinogenesis Studies of Amosite Asbestos (CASRN 12172-73-5) in Syrian Golden Hamsters (Feed Studies)

Study Data


Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies


Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Asbestos, Amosite (12172-73-5) in Male Syrian Golden Hamsters Exposed via Dosed Feed
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Asbestos, Amosite (12172-73-5) in Female Syrian Golden Hamsters Exposed via Dosed Feed