Main Title |
Acute and Subchronic Toxicity in Rats of Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in Drinking Water (Journal Version). |
Author |
Hayes, J. R. ;
Condie, L. W. ;
Egle, J. L. ;
Borzelleca, J. F. ;
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH. ;Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology. |
Publisher |
c1987 |
Year Published |
1987 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-87/389; |
Stock Number |
PB89-101117 |
Additional Subjects |
Toxicity ;
Toxic substances ;
Potable water ;
Dichloroethylenes ;
Histology ;
Organ weight ;
Laboratory animals ;
Chlorine organic compounds ;
Exposure ;
Reprints ;
Health effects ;
Ethene/trans-dichloro ;
CAS 156-60-5 ;
Risk assessment
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB89-101117 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
10p |
Abstract |
Trans-1,2 dichloroethylene has been identified in drinking water at a concentration of approximately 1.0 micrograms/liter. The study provides data on the effects of trans-1,2 dichloroethylene in drinking solutions. The acute oral LD50 in male and female Charles River rats was found to be 7902 mg/kg for males and 9939 mg/kg for females. Male and female Charles River rats receive theoretical daily doses of 500, 1500 and 3000 mg/kg b.w./day for 90 consecutive days. There were no compound-related deaths. There were no consistently significant dose-related effects on any of the hematological, serological or urinary parameters evaluated. There were dose-dependent increases in the liver and kidney weights and ratios. There were no compound-related gross or histological effects. These data suggest that exposure of humans to reported levels of trans-1,2 dichloroethylene does not constitute a serious health hazard. |