Bio Based Polyethylene Toxicity

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Functions

AbrasiveFILM Forming +1 more

What dose-response values are reported for Bio based polyethylene?

Reported endpoints by species, route and conditions

3 records
EndpointSpeciesRouteReported value
LC50  LC50 (mice) = 1,200 mg/m3/30min
LD50RatOralLD50 Rat (Sprague-Dawley CD) (201-223g) oral >2000 mg/kg body weight
Non-Human Toxicity Values  LD50 Rat (Sprague-Dawley CD) (201-223g) oral >2000 mg/kg body weight

What carcinogenicity evidence is reported for Bio based polyethylene?

Human, animal and classification evidence

1 records

IARC Classification

Polyethylene Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans Volume 19: (1979) Some Monomers, Plastics and Synthetic Elastomers, and Acrolein Volume Sup 7: Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity: An Updating of IARC Monographs Volumes 1 to 42, 1987; 440 pages; ISBN 92-832-1411-0 (out of print)