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n-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine
CAS ID #: 86-30-6
Affected Organ Systems: Hepatic (Liver)
Cancer Classification: NTP: Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen
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Chemical Classification: Nitrosamines/ethers/alcoholsSummary: n-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine is a chemical produced by industry in small amounts for research. It is a yellow liquid at room temperature. Small amounts of n-nitrosodi-n-propylamine are produced as a side reaction during some manufacturing processes, as a contaminant in some weed killers, and during the manufacture of some rubber products.
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