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Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-@diethylstilbestrol

Identification

Name:
Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-@diethylstilbestrol
Name (English):
Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-@diethylstilbestrol
Synonyms:
  • dietil-estilboestrol
CAS:
56-53-1
EC/EINECS:
200-278-5
Molecular Formula:
C18-H20-O2

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

Breast cancer ?

Substances classified with H362 phrase (may cause harm to breast-fed children). Toxic for reproduction due to effects on lactation or due to transmissibility through breast milk.

Source
http://sciencereview.silentspring.org/mamm_detail.cfm?cid=56-53-1
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Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

Category
CP, N-1
Source
CP65, NTP
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, OSPAR
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
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Level
1
Source
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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 1
IARC Volume
(VOL. 21, Sup 7, 100A; 2012)
IARC Notes
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