Nitrosamine

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring, whether or not hydrogenated, or piperazine ring in the structure, nesoi

Diagnostic or lab reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or lab reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not in the form of kits, nesoi

<p>Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring, whether or not hydrogenated, or piperazine ring in the structure, nesoi</p>

Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds, nesoi

<p>Compounds with other nitrogen function, nesoi</p>

<p>Stability Very Volatile<br>Applications Isotope labelled N-Nitrosodimethylamine is a highly toxic semi-volatile organic compound and a suspected human carcinogen. It induces liver tumors in rats after chronic exposure to low doses (1,2). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environmental contaminants; Food contaminants.<br>Dangerous Goods Info This compound is forbidden to ship by air under IATA regulations.<br>References 1. Peto, R. et al.: Cancer Res.1991 Dec 1;51(23 Pt 2):6415-51.2. Lee, ES. et al.: J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 2003 Aug;55(8):1169-74<br></p>