National Toxicology Program

(CAS# 116-14-3)

• Primary Uses or Exposures: Tetrafluroethylene is used in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene and other copolymers.
• Nominated by: NIEHS
• Basis for Nomination: NTP Bioassay (TR-450) that reported clear evidence of carcinogenicity in all experimental animal groups
• Current Status: Listed in the RoC as reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen since the 9th RoC (2000)