The classification of chemical carcinogens

The classification of chemical carcinogens

Various approaches to classification of chemical carcinogens developed by international and national agencies are described. Special features of each classification scheme with their strengths and weaknesses and their usefulness in regulation are discussed. Some recent examples of regulatory decisio...

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Published in:Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 174
Main Authors: Matula, T I, Somers, E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands 01-10-1989
Subjects:
Animals
Butylated Hydroxytoluene - toxicity
Canada
Carcinogens - classification
Carcinogens - toxicity
Risk
United States
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Canada
United States
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Summary:Various approaches to classification of chemical carcinogens developed by international and national agencies are described. Special features of each classification scheme with their strengths and weaknesses and their usefulness in regulation are discussed. Some recent examples of regulatory decisions on chemical hazards in Canada are presented, illustrating the many factors that need to be considered for risk assessment, in addition to merely categorizing carcinogens.
ISSN:0273-2300
DOI:10.1016/0273-2300(89)90024-X