Comet assay results were given for 8 organs in the mouse with 208 chemicals for which carcinogenicity bioassay data were available.
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Long term animal carcinogenicity bioassays are currently in progress.
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The Committee agreed that the negative rat inhalation carcinogenicity bioassay provided additional reassurance with regard to possible site of contact mutagenicity.
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The mechanism and relevance of these findings in the rat carcinogenicity study for humans are not yet clarified.