Testing Information

Testing Status of Agents at NTP

Tremolite

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CASRN: 14567-73-8

Formula: CA.4H2 O3 SI.5/2MG

Synonyms/Common Names:

  • ACTINOLITE
  • NONFIBROUS TREMOLITE CLEAVAGE FRAGMENTS

Known Uses:

IN ACID-RESISTING APPLICATIONS, CERAMICS, AND PAINT; FORMERLY IN CEMENT PIPE

Nomination Background

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2-Year (Dosed-Feed)  (C08991) Report Complete 
    • TR-277 (NTIS No. PB90-226572)  (Peer Review 09/22/1982)
      Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Tremolite (CAS No. 14567-73-8) in F344/N Rats (Feed Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats Negative 
      • Female Rats Negative 
    • Dose: 0,1 %/250 PER GROUP

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