International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Summaries & Evaluations
ETHYLENE SULFIDE
VOL.: 11 (1976) (p. 257)
CAS No.: 420-12-2
Chem. Abstr. Name: Thiirane
5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation
5.1 Animal carcinogenicity data
Ethylene sulfide was carcinogenic in a limited study in rats by
subcutaneous injection: it produced local sarcomas.
5.2 Human carcinogenicity data
No case reports or epidemiological studies were available to the
Working Group.
Subsequent evaluation: Suppl. 7 (1987) (p. 63: Group 3)
For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.
Synonyms
- 2,3-Dihydrothiirene
- Ethylene episulfide
- Ethylene episulfide
- Thiacyclopropane
Last updated: 25 March 1998