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Rodent carcinogenic responses not likely to apply to humans.
| Tumor site | Illustrative chemical agents |
|---|---|
| Male rat kidney | d-Limonene, unleaded gasoline |
| Male bladder | Saccharin, nitrilotriacetic acid |
| Rat thyroid | Goitrogens, some alkylcarbamates, fungicides |
| Forestomach | Butylated hydroxyanisole, propionic acid, ethyl acrylate |
| Mouse liver | Barbiturates, peroxisome proliferators |
