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Identification

Name:
reserpine
Synonyms:
  • Resina natural
CAS:
50-55-5
EC/EINECS:
200-047-9
Molecular Formula:
C33H40N2O9
Uses:
pesticide adhesive

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=50-55-5
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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
N-2, CP
Source
NTP, CP65
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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 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 24, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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