Citation

Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 1980; 41(12): A18-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, American Industrial Hygiene Association)

DOI

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PMID

7468451

Abstract

OSHA and NIOSH conclude that 2-nitropropane (2-NP) is a confirmed carcinogen in laboratory rats. in 1977, NIOSH summarized the carcinogenic potential of 2-NP in Current Intelligence Bulletin no. 17. Since then data have been developed which reinforce and expand the original findings. As a confirmed animal carcinogen, 2-NP has the potential to cause cancer in humans. This document summarizes the cancer studies of 2-NP in laboratory animals and its toxic effects in humans. It recommends that worker exposure to 2-NP be reduced to the lowest feasible levels. The document recommends actions, procedures, and medical programs that should be used to protect workers from exposure to 2-NP.

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