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TR-306: Methylene chloride (75-09-2)


Study Results


Chronic Bioassay Level of Evidence

An overview of chronic evidence from Rats studies.
Rats
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  • Some Evidence, Male, Rats
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  • Clear Evidence, Female, Rats
An overview of chronic evidence from Mice studies.
Mice
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  • Clear Evidence, Male, Mice
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  • Clear Evidence, Female, Mice

Citation Information


NTP. TR-306: Methylene chloride (75-09-2). Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Publications


TR-306 Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) (CASRN 75-09-2) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Inhalation Studies)

Study Data


Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies


Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Methylene Chloride (75-09-2) in Male F344 Rats via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Methylene Chloride (75-09-2) in Female F344 Rats via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Methylene Chloride (75-09-2) in Male B6C3F1 Mice via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Methylene Chloride (75-09-2) in Female B6C3F1 Mice via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure