| Document ID (ISN) | 76250 |
| CIS number |
01-190 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-153006-5 |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
CICAD No.6
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Biphenyl |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1999. iv, 37p. 119 ref. Price: CHF 16.00 (CHF 11.20 in developing countries). |
| Internet access |
http://www.who.int/ipcs/publications/cicad/en/cicad06.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This chemical assessment document is based on a literature review of published information on biphenyl. Contents include: physical and chemical properties; analytical methods; human metabolism; animal studies; in vitro studies; effects of exposure on humans; health protection and emergency action; current regulations and guidelines. Biphenyl may present a mutagenic risk and is a potential carcinogen; vapour exposure at high levels results in eye irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract; long-term exposure causes liver damage. Summaries in French and in Spanish. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
IPCS; toxicology; biphenyl |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
mutagenic effects; toxic effects; literature survey; eye irritation; ILO; UNEP; criteria document; hepatic damage; ecotoxicology; animal experiments; in vitro experiments; carcinogenic effects; WHO |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Aromatic hydrocarbons
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