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1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22427/NTP-DATA-DTXSID5021207

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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  • Some 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

Genetic Toxicology

An overview of Genetic Toxicology Rodent Cytogenetics study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Rodent Cytogenetics
CA SCE
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    • Positive (Nonstandard Protocol)
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Micronucleus Mice study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Micronucleus - Mice
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  • Male: Negative
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Mammalian Cell Mutagenicity study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Mammalian Cell Mutagenicity
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  • Positive
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Mammalian Cell Cytogenetics study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Mammalian Cell Cytogenetics
CA SCE
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Drosophila Germ Cell Mutagenicity study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Drosophila Germ Cell Mutagenicity
SLRL RT
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Bacterial Mutagenicity study conclusions related to 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9).
Bacterial Mutagenicity
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  • Positive
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  • Positive
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  • Positive

Citation Information

NTP. 1,2-Propylene oxide (75-56-9). Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Related Links

Publications

TR-267 Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Propylene Oxide (CASRN 75-56-9) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Inhalation Studies)
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Shelby, M.D., Erexson, G.L., Hook, G.J., and Tice, R.R. Evaluation of a three-exposure mouse bone marrow micronucleus protocol: Results with 49 chemicals. Environ. Molec. Mutag. Vol. 21 (1993) 160-179
McGregor, D., Brown, A.G., Cattanach, P., Edwards, I., McBride, D., Riach, C., Shepherd, W., and Caspary, W. Responses of the L5178Y mouse lymphoma forward mutation assay: V. Gases and vapors. Environ. Molec. Mutagen. Vol. 17 (1991) 122-129
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Study Data

Protocol

Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies

Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of 1,2-Propylene Oxide (75-56-9) in Male F344 Rats via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of 1,2-Propylene Oxide (75-56-9) in Female F344 Rats via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of 1,2-Propylene Oxide (75-56-9) in Male B6C3F1 Mice via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of 1,2-Propylene Oxide (75-56-9) in Female B6C3F1 Mice via Whole Body Respiratory Exposure
Individual Animal Data
Protocol

Genetic Toxicology Studies

Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 1,2-Propylene Oxide (75-56-9) in Micronucleus Study 058372 in B6C3F1 Mice
Summary and Individual Animal Data
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 1,2-Propylene Oxide in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study 373790
Summary Data
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 1,2-Propylene Oxide in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study 588849
Summary Data
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 1,2-Propylene Oxide in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study 723479
Summary Data

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