Abstract:The German Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area has re‐evaluated dichloroacetic acid [
79‐43‐6
] to derive a maximum concentration at the workplace (MAK value) and to review its carcinogenicity classification.
The critical effects are irritation, carcinogenicity in the liver of rats and mice as well as neurotoxicity. After oral application, dichloroacetic acid or its sodium salt have tumour‐promoting effects and a… Show more
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