Testing Status of Agents at NTP
Polyvinyl alcohol
CASRN: 9002-89-5
Formula: (C3-H4-0)X
Synonyms/Common Names:
- HOMOPOLYMER ETHANOL (9CI)
- VINYL ALCOHOL, POLYMERS (8CI)
Known Uses:
PVA FILM FOR INTRAVAGINAL ADMINISTRATION OF SPERMICIDES. TEXTILE WARP SIZING AND FINISHING. ADHESIVES. PESTICIDES. PIGMENT IN TV PICTURE TUBES.
Short-Term Toxicity
- 4-WEEK (Intravaginal)
(C88066) Completed
- NTIS No. PB98-148869
(Peer Review 12/12/1996)
Citation: Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol (CAS No.9002-89-5) in Female B6C3F1 Mice (Intravaginal Studies) - Mice: B6C3F1
- Dose: 0, 20 UL OF 25% PVA - NO RESTRAINT, 20 UL OF 25% PVA WITH RESTRAINT; 50/GROUP
- NTIS No. PB98-148869
(Peer Review 12/12/1996)
Long-Term Carcinogenicity
- 2-YEAR (Intravaginal)
(C88066) Report Complete
- TR-474 (NTIS No. PB98-148869)
(Peer Review 12/12/1996)
Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol (CAS No.9002-89-5) in Female B6C3F1 Mice (Intravaginal Studies) - Mice: B6C3F1
- Carcinogenesis Results
- Female Mice No Evidence
- Dose: 25% PVA, VEHICLE, UNTREATED; 100/GROUP
- TR-474 (NTIS No. PB98-148869)
(Peer Review 12/12/1996)
Special Studies
- Absorption Disposition Metabolism Elimination (Gavage; Intravenous; Intravaginal)
(S0695) Completed
- Citation: SANDERS, J.M. & MATTHEWS, H.B. VAGINAL ABSORPTION OF POLYVINYL ALCOHOL IN FISCHER 344 RATS HUMAN HUMAN TOXICOLOGY (1990) 9, 000-000
- M Rats: F344/N; M Rats: F344/N; F Rats: F344/N
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